 | East of Leyburn, off A684 Woodand gardens around a Palladian house. House not open to the public.Terraced gardens, lilies, ferns, hardy shrubs, roses and wild flowers. Bog garden and rockery. more information |
 | 4 miles west of Ripon off B6265 Gardens with abbey ruins, Elizabethan mansion and a Georgian water garden, a World Heritage Site. 150 acre garden features a Georgian water garden. Avenues, cascades, grottoes, lakes and a canal. Paths and great vistas. Linked to Fountains Abbey, a romantic monastic ruin. English Heritage and National Trust site. more information |
| From Ripon go west on B6265 for 4 miles Unusual garden around Old Sleningford Hall, hall not open to the public, an unspoiled early-19th century layout. Lawns and trees, beech and yew hedges, walled kitchen garden. Woodland walk to a water garden with lake and islands. Watermill and a Victorian fernery. more information |
 | In Crag Lane, 1.5 miles west of Harrogate town centre In a pretty valley with streams and woodland, 58 acres. HQ of the Northern Horticultural Society. One of Yorkshire's relaxing and inspiring locations. Spectacular borders, streamside garden, alpines, scented & kitchen gardens; Gardens through Time, woodland & wildflower meadow, RHS Shop & Plant Centre and café. Events all year. more information |
 | 2.5 miles north-west of Helmsley on the B1257 Dating from 1758 the Rievaulx Terrace and Temples are among the most beautiful examples 18th century landscaping. Terrace overlooks the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. Palladian temples create a romantic Italian landscape. Created by Thomas Ducombe III who inherited the property in 1747. Features Temples and woods. more information |
 | On the north side of the A64 Leeds/Scarborough road, 4 miles east of Malton An inspired contemporary garden, newly planted in the 4.5 acre C18 walled garden at Scampston, opened for the first time in May 2004. Designed by the internationally acclaimed Piet Oudolf, winner of Gold and Best in Show at Chelsea in 2000, his use of grasses and perennial meadow planting ensure year round interest, with a late spring border for keen plantsmen. Some rare plants are available for sale. more information |