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York Gate Garden Leeds by Clive Nicholls

York Gate Garden in Leeds

York Gate - one of Perennial's gardens. The design of 'rooms' interlinked through a succession of vistas and executed with meticulous attention to detail owed much to the Arts and Crafts movement, complemented by Sybil's skills as a plantswoman.

York Gate is a magical one-acre garden created by the Spencer family between 1951 and 1994. Frederick and Sybil Spencer along with their son Robin, laid out and nurtured what is now one of the finest small gardens in the country.
The design of 'rooms' interlinked through a succession of vistas and executed with meticulous attention to detail owed much to the Arts and Crafts movement, complemented by Sybil's skills as a plantswoman. It has been granted Grade II national heritage status in a list of post-war gardens and landscapes for England.
It also features a café serving wholesome homemade food that can be enjoyed on the sun terrace, a heritage centre, a gift shop with a large range of contemporary giftware, cards, stationery and gifts for gardeners, plant nursery to help you turn your garden inspiration into reality and a beautiful wildflower meadow.

In accordance with Sybil's wishes, on her death in 1994, York Gate was given to Perennial, the only UK charity that helps anyone working with plants, trees, flowers and grass. 

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All images kindly provided by Clive Nichols (copyright).





Contact

  • Telephone: 0113 267 8240
  • E-Mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Address

  • Street: Back Church Lane
  • Postcode: LS16 8DW
  • City: Adel, Leeds
  • County: Yorkshire
  • Country: United Kingdom

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