GARDENS OF SOUTH YORKSHIRE

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title - what people say

Wentbridge House Hotel was superb and the weekend was so good that we have already booked to come back for a week next summer to see everything we didn't have time to see this time.

Alice Matthews - Competition Winner - July 2009

 

Winner

Dinner at Wortley Hall was gorgeous and the staff were all lovely. The walk with the head gardener was very informative and really enjoyable.

Hilary Morris - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire Competition


My daughter would vote the Children's play area at Wentworth Castle the best.

Paul Weightman - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire Harrogate competition May 2009

 

Tatton 08 Prize winner

We will certainly go to the area again, what lovely countryside and friendly people! Thank you for organising everything for us.

Angie Baskerville - Winner of Gardens of South Yorkshire Tatton competition July 2008

 

(Comments from some of our recent prize winners)

 

Welcome to the Gardens of South Yorkshire

Renishaw Hall Camelia Walk

Discover the gardens in South Yorkshire and learn about their latest features, their restoration and about the events they host. Many are open free of charge all year long.

One visit is not enough...

 

Cannon Hall FoL

Or extend your stay to enjoy a feast of gardens and other local attractions.  Find more information about the South Yorkshire area here.

Free Leaflet and Special Offers

Order your Free Discover the Gardens of South Yorkshire Leaflet or download it here now. Gardens of South Yorkshire (pdf, 88kb)

Remember to check out our latest special offers.

 

 

Wortley Hall at Christmas

Christmas in the Gardens

Make sure you don't miss out on all the Christmas Activities that are taking palce in the Gardens this winter.  Craft fairs and Christamas Markets, Mulled Wine, and Reindeers, Christmas Carols and Candlelight Tours not to mention visits by Father Christams.  Don't miss out on the fun.  Check out our full list of events

 

Wortley Hall Azalea Seat

Wortley Hall Garden Summer Break 6-10 June 2010

Don't miss out........Wortley Hall have just released their dates for next year's summer garden break which includes guided tours by the Head Gardeners around 5 of the Gardens. 

Now is your chance to join this exclusive break and learn more about the gardens from the people who work in them. 

Click here for more information or to reserve your space.

Renishaw Hall Candlelight Tours

For the first time ever, Renishaw Hall is inviting visitors at Christmas time to enjoy the warmth and beauty of the Hall.

The rooms will glow in candlelight, decorations will sparkle and welcoming fires will crackle in the hearth. Booking is essential as places are limited.

For dates and details go to the events pages

New for 2010

Renishaw Hall opens for one day in February prior to the main season for Fanfare for Spring on Sunday 28th February.

Throughout the season Renishaw Hall will be featuring the fascinating collections of Osbert Sitwell - Champion of the Arts in the Performing Arts Gallery.  Many of the works will be previously unseen by the public, so don't miss this opportunity. More details can be found on the events page

Children's Gardens and Activities

The gardens of South Yorkshire not only offer great floral displays but are also great places to take the family.

Click here for more details

Disclaimer: whilst every effort has been made to achieve total accuracy, Yorkshire South Tourism can accept no responsibility for any errors or omissions. It is therefore advisable to check prices, opening times and offers before visiting any of the gardens.

Best Picnic Spot

Cannon Hall, the regional and national winners last year of this title have been shortlisted for the second year in a row.  To find out how to cast your vote go to Cannon Hall  

2008 Exhibitions

The Gardens of South Yorkshire have just had a fantastic week at the Harrogate Flower Show.  "We were inundated with visitors to the stand and had to order more leaflets.  The interest in the gardens was phenomenal and we will be drawing the prize draw in the next couple of weeks."  Make sure you visit us at RHS Tatton in July.

New 2008 Leaflet Available Now

The 2008 Gardens of South Yorkshire Leaflet is now available. Please contact the Tourist Information Centre on 0114 221 1900 or email us to request a leaflet

2008 Events

Check out the events list for new events taking place in 2008. There are markets and exhibitions, plant sales and guided tours.