flowers & gardens
Wensleydale is a haven of flora and fauna and the Dales Haven provides you with a perfect base for exploring and area where every walk is an adventure. Situated on the Market Place in the attractive town of Leyburn, you have all the benefits of a town as you step out of the door, but a few steps away from the Market Place and you are stepping out onto the Leyburn Shawl with panoramic views over Wensleydale.
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
A short drive from Leyburn, near Bedale lies one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in Britain. The beautiful woodland garden covers 85 acres of walks, glades, avenues and ornamental lakes. It’s an adventure for the whole family with nature walks and children’s trails to explore. There’s also a tea room and a children’s play area.
Visit the Thorp Perrow Arboretum website
The falcons of Thorp Perrow
One of the largest collections of birds of prey in the North of England, with 75 birds from all continents. There are regular displays and the chance to fly a hawk in the splendour of the arboretum.
Constable Burton Hall Gardens
Fine trees, woodland walks and garden trails make for a wonderland for garden lovers. In the springtime there are carpets of naturalised daffodils. There are large collections of tulips and tours of the gardens and Georgian house. Situated within a few miles of the Dales Haven.
Visit the Constable Burton Hall Gardens website
Parcevall Hall gardens
Sixteen acres of formal and woodland gardens. The gardens were laid out by Sir William Milner from 1927 onwards. Situated in Wharfedale nine miles north east of Skipton. A lovely drive through the Yorkshire Dales from Leyburn.
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr
The most northerly of the RHS gardens with vegetables, wild flowers, alpines and woodland, and a whole lot more. A joy for gardeners and a great day out. Situated in Harrogate, a lovely drive from Leyburn taking in Masham and Ripon.
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