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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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Support Dogs Fundraising Afternoon
We welcome visitors with assistance dogs to the garden and are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for them to…

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…

Monthly Garden Talk with Head Gardener Jan
Join our Head Gardener, Jan, for an informative 30 minute tour of the Walled Garden. Discover the inspiration behind e…

Farmyard Fun: Hands-On at the Farm
Enjoy helping the Farm Park team with some of their jobs in the Rare Breed Farm Park, and get up close to some of our a…

Stately Home Charity Car Boot Sale
This is probably one of the poshest Car Boots you will go to with around 100 stalls selling a range of antiques, vintag…

Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
During this talk, you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and maintain our stunning rose collections, with…

Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
During the talk, you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and maintain our stunning rose collections, with …

Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
Explore the Beauty of Sledmere’s Roses – A Walled Garden ExperienceStep into the heart of Sledmere’s Walled Garden and …

A Promenade Through the City
A York Georgian Festival first… we are taking over the streets of York! The ‘promenade’ dates back to the 16th Century,…

National Garden Scheme Open Garden
Stillingfleet Lodge Garden will be opening it's gates as part of the National Garden Scheme. Regular admission prices a…

Support Dogs Fundraising Afternoon
We welcome visitors with assistance dogs to the garden and are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for them to…

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…

Monthly Garden Talk with Head Gardener Jan
Join our Head Gardener, Jan, for an informative 30 minute tour of the Walled Garden. Discover the inspiration behind e…

Farmyard Fun: Hands-On at the Farm
Enjoy helping the Farm Park team with some of their jobs in the Rare Breed Farm Park, and get up close to some of our a…

Stately Home Charity Car Boot Sale
This is probably one of the poshest Car Boots you will go to with around 100 stalls selling a range of antiques, vintag…

Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
During this talk, you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and maintain our stunning rose collections, with…

Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
During the talk, you’ll enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how we grow and maintain our stunning rose collections, with …

Roses in Bloom: A Walled Garden Talk at Sledmere
Explore the Beauty of Sledmere’s Roses – A Walled Garden ExperienceStep into the heart of Sledmere’s Walled Garden and …

A Promenade Through the City
A York Georgian Festival first… we are taking over the streets of York! The ‘promenade’ dates back to the 16th Century,…

National Garden Scheme Open Garden
Stillingfleet Lodge Garden will be opening it's gates as part of the National Garden Scheme. Regular admission prices a…

Support Dogs Fundraising Afternoon
We welcome visitors with assistance dogs to the garden and are pleased to be able to offer this opportunity for them to…

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…
Great Outdoors Offers

Wildlife Day Advanced Family Ticket
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Annual Wildlife Day is on the 29th June 2025. This is a day for all the family, w…

30% off for Father's Day! York Historical Gems Tour & a Taste of York Chocolate
Available on Father's Day only! Want to see the best of York? You are in for a cultural (and tasty) treat! Jo…

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

Save 20% Off Your Easter Adventure
🐣🌸 Hop Into Adventure – Easter Special! 🌸🐣 This Easter, the only hunt you nee…

£25 off Wolds Edge Breaks
To celebrate winning Visit York Tourism Award for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self Catering of the Ye…

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 …

Wildlife Day Advanced Family Ticket
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Annual Wildlife Day is on the 29th June 2025. This is a day for all the family, w…

30% off for Father's Day! York Historical Gems Tour & a Taste of York Chocolate
Available on Father's Day only! Want to see the best of York? You are in for a cultural (and tasty) treat! Jo…

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

Save 20% Off Your Easter Adventure
🐣🌸 Hop Into Adventure – Easter Special! 🌸🐣 This Easter, the only hunt you nee…

£25 off Wolds Edge Breaks
To celebrate winning Visit York Tourism Award for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self Catering of the Ye…

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 …

Wildlife Day Advanced Family Ticket
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Annual Wildlife Day is on the 29th June 2025. This is a day for all the family, w…

30% off for Father's Day! York Historical Gems Tour & a Taste of York Chocolate
Available on Father's Day only! Want to see the best of York? You are in for a cultural (and tasty) treat! Jo…

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

Save 20% Off Your Easter Adventure
🐣🌸 Hop Into Adventure – Easter Special! 🌸🐣 This Easter, the only hunt you nee…


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