Frosty morning in the garden at Nostell with fountain and statue in the foreground — Find a new favourite Yorkshire garden or return to your local to watch the season's change | © National Trust / Joanna Reed

Gardens and parks in Yorkshire

Winter can bring out the structure in a garden from seeds head, to statues and mature trees with bare branches. Frosty mornings, low sun, and crisp bright days and you're all set to explore a garden or park near you. Choose from landscaped estates to small city escapes, and every style of horticulture in-between.

The Temple of Piety seen across the Moon and Half Crescent ponds at Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

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Studley Royal Water Garden

Designed by John and William Aislabie in the 18th century and granted World Heritage Site status in 1986, the gardens at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal boast views, ponds and garden buildings, including the Abbey ruins, as eye-catchers across the landscape. You can imagine you're on the set of Bridgerton as you meander with family and friends, although corsets and breeches are not essential attire these days.

Looking towards the Sun Monument in the low winter sun

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Wentworth Castle Gardens

Explore centuries of history in this spectacular south Yorkshire landscape, with formal gardens, inspiring monuments and a folly that isn’t quite what it seems. If the weather turns, spend time in the restored conservatory, taking in plants from around the world.

The exterior of the 17th-century manor house at East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

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The garden at East Riddlesden Hall

See climbers and borders with late colour and seed heads maturing in the herb garden.

A family in winter coats look at a pond bordered by formal stone edging, with clipped hedges and leafless trees behind

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The garden at Beningbrough

Discover the formal gardens, walled kitchen garden, herbaceous borders and wildlife areas, each with its own style and beauty. Experience the tranquillity of the Mediterranean Garden, the latest new space designed by Andy Sturgeon. Find out more about this RHS partner garden in Yorkshire.

The rose garden at Nostell covered in a hard frost

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The garden at Nostell

Discover edible delights in the kitchen garden, unwind beside the orangery or escape to the menagerie garden before exploring the winding paths of the pleasure grounds.

Visitors in the grounds of Studley Royal Deer Park at Christmas time, watching the deer in the distance munching through their winter feed

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Studley Royal deer park

The evocative ruins of the abbey are set beside the grounds of Studley Royal, a medieval deer park in Yorkshire. It was declared Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site in 1986.

Two people and a dog are silhouetted standing next to the rotunda. The rotunda is a round brick building supported by six pillars surrounding it and has steps leading up to it.

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The parkland at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Put on your walking boots and discover historic monuments, woodland and a herd of deer in Stainborough park. With 500 acres of parkland, you can have your own corner to yourself.

A family look out over the frosty lake at Nostell in Winter

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The estate at Nostell

Follow the paths and tracks at Nostell to discover ancient woodland, an abundance of wildlife and rolling views across this enchanting Yorkshire landscape.

Bare branches of a tree in the foreground with cows grazing and red bricked hall in the distance

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The parkland at Beningbrough

The 380 acres of parkland at Beningbrough offer the chance to stretch your legs and reconnect with nature, as well as being home to wildlife including birds, rare bats and the iridescent tansy beetle. Park for free in the visitor car park before heading out on one of the routes.