Garden
Visit the gardens of the former home of the Terry family, part of York’s chocolate heritage and now cared for by the National Trust.

Discover the five-acre garden with herbaceous borders, fragrant garden and sunny terrace overlooking the lawns and formal pond. With a rock garden and wildlife pond, glasshouse, and small kitchen garden, it’s not hard to imagine building a home here for a growing family.

The factory clock can be seen across the racecourse from the paddock orchard, one of a series of garden rooms, hidden away on the edge of the city. Family life and factory life were in some ways never far apart, in other ways, miles apart.

Takeaway on the terrace

Drinks and light refreshments can be taken away from the terrace where you'll find a handful of tables and chairs to pause whilst you rest and refuel. Have a moment on one of the benches dotted around or bring a picnic, pick your spot, and relax on one of the lawns.

Good to know...

Free entry to National Trust members and under fives.

The house was purchased as a regional office for the National Trust and is not open to visitors.

Accessible parking only, see the website for places to park or public transport options.

Visiting, volunteering and spending supports the charitable work of the National Trust - thank you!

See where else to explore with the National Trust in York and North Yorkshire.

***Now closed for winter, reopens 1 March 2026***