The Stone Garden at Weston

The Stone Garden is a contemporary and innovative art garden that has evolved gradually over the past fifty years. The owner warns that visitors should not expect a botanical garden. The sculptural features are composed of local stone recycled from agricultural, domestic and industrial purposes. Walls and trees are adorned with inscribed plaques. The crafts of dry-stone walling and letter carving are celebrated. An eye-twinkling sense of humour presides, alongside affectionate tributes to artists and poets, swifts and swallows. There are two parts. The private Walled Garden is entered through the doorway on Church Lane. The Shard is beside Church Lane on the sliver of land between the public lane and the rear wall of the barn.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

11.00 - 12.00, 12.30 - 13.30, 14.00 - 15.00, 15.30 - 16.30

Location & directions

Rose Cottage, 1 Church Lane, Weston, Otley, North Yorkshire, LS21 2HP

Directions:

Church Lane runs south from Weston crossroads on Weston Lane. Rose Cottage and The Stone Garden are immediately on the left. Parking will be indicated.

Contact on day:

Patrick Eyres

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking is by email only. Please email the following: the name of the person booking, the number of visitors, the number of cars and the session chosen out of the four options. This visit is likely to be popular and may have a waiting list. If you find - in reasonably good time - that you are unable to attend, please let the organiser know so that someone else can take your place. Please also note that this visit is weather dependent. If rain is forecast, bring waterproofs and/or umbrellas.

Booking contact name:

Patrick Eyres

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 11:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2026 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

As the ground underfoot is uneven, stout footwear is recommended. There are various levels and textures that include York stone pavings, setts, gravel, grass and steps. Visitors must be aware that there is a risk of slipping, tripping up or falling over. Visitors are also advised to be cautious of the very low lintels of two doorways. There are no toilets or refreshments. Parking will be indicated.

Additional information

Weston church will be open to HOD visitors on the same day. If the adjacent Tithe Barn is also open, refreshments and toilets should be available.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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