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The stunning landscapes of the North York Moors, the dramatic Yorkshire coastline, and the rolling hills and hidden valleys of the Yorkshire Dales are all accessible from York, as well as wolds, woodland, waterways and wildlife wonders.
York and the surrounding area are also home to a number of beautifully tended gardens, where flowers and foliage will transport you to a world of tranquillity.
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Classic Car Day
We have teamed up with the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club (EYTCC) to host a great day for any car enthusiast. Com…

Vineyard Tour
Step through the powder blue gate into our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard. Stroll through the vines while discovering…

Vineyard Afternoon Tea
Our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard is the perfect relaxed setting to enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea with friends and…

Auto Italia Car Day
Auto Italia return to showcase a stunning selection of all era Italian cars, with Carlton Towers as the stunning backdr…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 8th October 2025
Autumn Colour: Reconnect with nature and enjoy the autumn colours bringing vibrancy to the gardens. Join our Head Garde…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 4th September 2025
Late Summer Colour: While most of the early summer flowers have started to finish, Dahlias, Asters and other later flow…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 6th August 2025
The Cutting Garden: Not only do the plants and flowers look good in the garden, but they also provide flowers and folia…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 3rd July 2025
Kitchen Garden: The Head Gardener and Head Chef work closely together to ensure garden produce is available for Chef's …

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 4th June 2025
Glorious June and the gardens are in full bloom with a spectacular show of roses! Join our Head Gardener on a guided to…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 8th May 2025
Gardening for Wildlife: With Summer approaching, we will be looking at what we can grow to encourage butterflies and be…

Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea - 9th April 2025
Join Head Gardener Andrew Leighton for a walk around Middlethorpe Hall's beautiful gardens where spring bulbs and flowe…

Malton 10K : aka The Marathon du Malton 2025
The Malton 10K (aka. The Marathon du Malton 10K) "Britain's Tastiest 10K!" Sun 21 September 2025 | 9am – 4pm Malton Mar…

Classic Car Day
We have teamed up with the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club (EYTCC) to host a great day for any car enthusiast. Com…

Vineyard Tour
Step through the powder blue gate into our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard. Stroll through the vines while discovering…

Vineyard Afternoon Tea
Our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard is the perfect relaxed setting to enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea with friends and…

Auto Italia Car Day
Auto Italia return to showcase a stunning selection of all era Italian cars, with Carlton Towers as the stunning backdr…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 8th October 2025
Autumn Colour: Reconnect with nature and enjoy the autumn colours bringing vibrancy to the gardens. Join our Head Garde…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 4th September 2025
Late Summer Colour: While most of the early summer flowers have started to finish, Dahlias, Asters and other later flow…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 6th August 2025
The Cutting Garden: Not only do the plants and flowers look good in the garden, but they also provide flowers and folia…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 3rd July 2025
Kitchen Garden: The Head Gardener and Head Chef work closely together to ensure garden produce is available for Chef's …

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 4th June 2025
Glorious June and the gardens are in full bloom with a spectacular show of roses! Join our Head Gardener on a guided to…

Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea - 8th May 2025
Gardening for Wildlife: With Summer approaching, we will be looking at what we can grow to encourage butterflies and be…

Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea - 9th April 2025
Join Head Gardener Andrew Leighton for a walk around Middlethorpe Hall's beautiful gardens where spring bulbs and flowe…

Malton 10K : aka The Marathon du Malton 2025
The Malton 10K (aka. The Marathon du Malton 10K) "Britain's Tastiest 10K!" Sun 21 September 2025 | 9am – 4pm Malton Mar…

Classic Car Day
We have teamed up with the East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club (EYTCC) to host a great day for any car enthusiast. Com…

Vineyard Tour
Step through the powder blue gate into our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard. Stroll through the vines while discovering…

Vineyard Afternoon Tea
Our beautiful Walled Garden Vineyard is the perfect relaxed setting to enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea with friends and…

Auto Italia Car Day
Auto Italia return to showcase a stunning selection of all era Italian cars, with Carlton Towers as the stunning backdr…
Great Outdoors Offers

10% off any stay in March '25
10% off any stay in March '25 - minimum stay 2 nights On the edge of the small village of Bishop Wilton and o…

Wolds Edge Breaks - Lilydale Lodge
Our romantic, adults only, Lodge Lilydale is available 24th - 31st March £800.00 After a wonderful day sights…

Wolds Edge Snug Huts - Stay longer and save!
Welcome to our wonderful Snug Huts - Save £100 by booking a week stay!Cowdale available 4th - 11th April and …

Wolds Edge Breaks
Available for 7 nights 21st-28th March £580.00 Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lodge offers great views over the po…

The Sunday Stopover
Our Sunday Stopover package includes an overnight stay in one of the cosy Black Swan bedrooms, a table reserv…

10% off any stay in March '25
10% off any stay in March '25 - minimum stay 2 nights On the edge of the small village of Bishop Wilton and o…

Wolds Edge Breaks - Lilydale Lodge
Our romantic, adults only, Lodge Lilydale is available 24th - 31st March £800.00 After a wonderful day sights…

Wolds Edge Snug Huts - Stay longer and save!
Welcome to our wonderful Snug Huts - Save £100 by booking a week stay!Cowdale available 4th - 11th April and …

Wolds Edge Breaks
Available for 7 nights 21st-28th March £580.00 Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lodge offers great views over the po…

The Sunday Stopover
Our Sunday Stopover package includes an overnight stay in one of the cosy Black Swan bedrooms, a table reserv…

10% off any stay in March '25
10% off any stay in March '25 - minimum stay 2 nights On the edge of the small village of Bishop Wilton and o…

Wolds Edge Breaks - Lilydale Lodge
Our romantic, adults only, Lodge Lilydale is available 24th - 31st March £800.00 After a wonderful day sights…

Wolds Edge Snug Huts - Stay longer and save!
Welcome to our wonderful Snug Huts - Save £100 by booking a week stay!Cowdale available 4th - 11th April and …

Wolds Edge Breaks
Available for 7 nights 21st-28th March £580.00 Our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom lodge offers great views over the po…


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