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Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery

Two acres of rare and unusual plants, shrubs and trees. Bulbs, hellebores and flowering shrubs in spring, followed by planting for year-round interest. Extensive eranthis collection. Courtyard garden, mixed borders, summerhouse and pond. Lawns, contemporary rock garden, shade and woodland garden with pond, stumpery and shepherd's hut. Adjoining award-winning nursery.

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Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery

About Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery

A two acre plantswoman’s garden surrounded by open farmland, planted in both modern and traditional styles with rare and unusual plant varieties, shrubs and ornamental trees. Bulbs, hellebores and flowering shrubs in spring, followed by planting to give interest throughout the year. Courtyard garden, formal front garden with mixed borders, seating areas, summerhouse, arbour and pond. Lawned areas leading to a shade garden and on to the Woodland garden with large pond, stumpery, woodcarvings and a shepherds hut. Productive vegetable garden with cut flower area alongside an ornamental herb garden. An old orchard provides a home for rare breeds of poultry and a small flock of Hebridean sheep graze in the field alongside the car park.

Plants for sale in adjoining RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winning nursery.
For other opening times please ring, email or visit the website.

Location details

Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery,
York,
Yorkshire,
YO41 5LH

Directions to Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery
At Junc of A64 & A1079 take rd signed to Hull. After 3m, just as entering Kexby, turn R onto Dauby Ln, signed for Elvington. From the E travel on A1079 towards York. Turn L in Kexby.

Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Most areas of the garden are level and are easily accessible for wheelchairs. Accessible WC available.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery 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.