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Devonshire Mill

Drifts of double snowdrops, hellebores and ferns surround the historic Grade II listed watermill (not open). Explore the two acre garden with mill stream, orchards, woodland, herbaceous borders, hen run and greenhouses. The old mill pond is now a vegetable garden with raised beds and polytunnel. Over the past 30 yrs the owners have developed the garden on organic principles to encourage wildlife.

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Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill
Devonshire Mill

About Devonshire Mill

In early spring the garden features long established drifts of double snow drops (principally Galanthus flore pleno) growing in two old orchards and with hellebores and ferns in a woodland setting.
The two acre garden surrounds the house which is a 200 year old Grade II listed watermill (not open). It is an intimate garden, with many different areas, structured on an old layout with a mill stream running along the length. Over the last 30 years the owners have developed the garden on organic principles to encourage wild life.
There are also productive vegetable gardens with raised beds, polytunnel, greenhouses, and hen run and well-stocked herbaceous borders.
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Devonshire Mill features

Location details

Devonshire Mill,
York,
North Yorkshire,
YO42 1NN

Directions to Devonshire Mill
Canal Ln, off A1079 on opp side of the road from the canal towards Pocklington.

Devonshire Mill openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 February to August.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Devonshire Mill at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Devonshire Mill. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, Devonshire Mill does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Devonshire Mill seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.