Arboretum Director John Grimshaw’s cottage garden planted with a diversity of perennials and bulbs so that there is always colour and interest until peak flowering is reached in September. Potted plants around the house allow for flexible combinations of flowers and foliage. The garden is also home to bantams, ornamental pheasants and ducks.

Open date: Sunday 27 June, 12 - 5pm; Sunday 12 September, 12 - 5pm

Location: Settrington, Malton YO17 8NT. Turn to Kirkhill in the ‘hidden dip’ on the Grimston Lane between Settrington and North Grimston.  Follow the farm track to the first house.

Parking: In the field as directed

Cost: Season Ticket £20, Day Ticket £5.