Paddock Cottage
Helen and Colin Crews have a small cottage garden with views across countryside and attractive mixed borders and a wide range of plants in both sunny and shaded areas. In particular in late spring and early summer there are hellebores, Meconopsis and Iris. There are also raised vegetable plots, two small glasshouses and a fishpond.
Open: Sunday 12 June; Sun 18 Sept 12 - 5pm
Location: 4 Sudnicton Croft, Westow, YO60 7NB. In Westow take the road (Main Street) signposted Burythorpe & Church. Before reaching a turning to the Church only, turn left down a gravel track signposted Sudnicton Croft on wall.
Parking: Limited parking near house, otherwise on nearby streets
Additional: Refreshments; Plant Sale; partly accessible; guide dogs only
1 Kirk Hill Farm
A chance to see Arboretum Director John Grimshaw’s garden at two different points of the summer. In June many smaller perennials will be in flower, and foliage plants will be at their freshest. By September the garden has grown up to its maximum height and the autumn border plants will be reaching their peak. The garden is also home to Silver Sebright bantams and ornamental pheasants.
Open date(s): Sunday 12 June; Sun 18 September 12 – 5pm
Location: 1 Kirk Hill Farm, Settrington, YO17 8NT
Parking: Parking as directed in the adjacent farmyard.
Additional: Refreshments & Plant Sale
