Some of the best private gardens in the Harrogate district have been opening their doors to the public over summer.
The National Open Gardens Scheme enables people to view gardens that are not usually accessible. Visitors are normally asked to pay a small fee that is then donated to charity.
About 3,500 gardens across Britain take part in the initiative, which started in 1927 to raise money for nurses. Last year it raised £3.11 million.
We have previously featured events in Great Ouseburn, Norton Conyers, Knaresborough and Marton-cum-Grafton, which took place in June.
Some venues run their own open gardens days, which are not part of the national scheme. If you have one coming up, let us know and we will add it to our listings. Email [email protected]
Hampsthwaite
Hampsthwaite will be hosting 12 open gardens on Saturday 1 July from 12.30pm to 5pm.
The trail will begin on the village green, viewing historical properties. There should be a wide variety of planted and naturally wild areas.
It will then follow down Church Lane and end at Station House.
Entry is £5 and free for accompanied under-15s. All proceeds will go to St. Thomas a Beckett Church, Hampsthwaite.
Tickets can be bought on the day from the Memorial Hall.
For more information about what’s on check here.
Harrogate
Saint Michael’s Hospice is opening the grounds of its hospice on Hornbeam Park, between 11am and 3pm on July 2. Visitors can admire the work of the volunteer gardening team, see the hospice’s ‘secret’ viewpoint and enjoy the beauty of the space.
Refreshments will be served on the terrace overlooking Crimple Valley and there will be a raffle, craft activities, live music from the Spa Town Ukes and a plant sale.
Entry is free with donations welcome for refreshments and activities. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and assistance dogs are the only dogs permitted.
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