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Yorke House (also known as Hillside, Dacre Banks)

Introduction

Features of the site include a stream and ornamental ponds. There is also a gazebo, a rose walk, nut walk and wildlife area. The borders have foliage and flowering plants arranged by colour.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

There are open days under the NGS during the summer. Visits may also be made by appointment in June, July and August. Please see: http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens/gardenfinder/garden.aspx?id=15349

Directions

http://www.artcraft.co.uk/yorkehouse/location.htm

Owners

Tony and Pat Hutchinson

Other Websites

Features & Designations

Plant Environment

  • Plant Type
  • Flower Garden

Features

  • House (featured building)
  • Earliest Date:
  • Stream
  • Description: The stream is dammed to form a pond.
  • Pond
  • Boundary Wall
  • Description: Dry-stone wall on 3 sides plus high brick wall.
  • Shed
  • Description: There is one old garden building ? possibly a Victorian potting shed.
  • Walk
  • Description: Rose walk
  • Walk
  • Description: Nut walk
Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Plant Environment

Plant Type

Principal Building

Domestic / Residential

Survival

Extant

Hectares

0.8

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Dacre

References

Contributors

  • Nidderdale AONB Historic Parks and Gardens project