The Yorkshire Arboretum
RHS Partner Garden
About the garden
The Yorkshire Arboretum, nestled on the Castle Howard Estate near York, is a glorious 120-acre garden of trees set within a picturesque landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds. A large enclosure with breeding red squirrels introduces visitors to these delightful but rare native mammals.
In spring, blossoming trees and flowering bulbs predominate, giving way to the greens of summer and the colours of wildflowers. Autumn brings a particularly spectacular display, with reds, oranges and golds vying for attention.
There’s free parking on site and groups and coach parties are welcome with prior arrangement. Dogs are welcome, with a spacious off-lead area available for them to enjoy.
Facilities
- Accessible garden
- Dogs welcome
- Parking
- Plant sales
- Refreshments
- Toilets
Key features
- Wildflower meadow
- Arboretum
Get involved
The RHS is the UK’s gardening charity, helping people and plants to grow - nurturing a healthier, happier world, one person and one plant at a time.