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The Nursery

A former suburban commercial nursery, now an attractive and productive one acre organic, private garden. Over 100 fruit trees, many in trained form. Many different vegetables grown both outside and under cover in 20 metres greenhouse. Productive areas interspersed with informal ornamental plantings and cut flower areas to provide colour and habitat for wildlife.

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About The Nursery

Formerly a suburban commercial nursery, this is now a large organic garden with a mix of fruit, vegetable and ornamental plantings. A wide range of vegetables are grown in beds and in traditional rows. There are several greenhouses including a 20m long structure used for tomatoes, peppers, aubergines etc. Fruit is a speciality with over 100 apples and pears, some as trained trees others as larger forms, plus soft fruit in a large fruit cage. Ornamental plantings focus on wildlife friendly plants with a small woodland garden and borders in an informal style, plus areas of flowers for cutting. The Nursery welcomes group visits and can provide tastings of produce such as tomatoes at appropriate times.
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Group visits by arrangement particularly welcome and can be themed depending on the time in the season to inc tastings.

The Nursery features

  • Cashless
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Nursery,
York,
Yorkshire,
YO26 5PX

Directions to The Nursery
From A1237 take B1224 towards Acomb. At r'about turn L (Beckfield Ln). After 150 metres turn L.

The Nursery 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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Oxfam.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-18:00

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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Oxfam.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-18:00

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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Oxfam.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of 12+.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £6.00
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 The Nursery at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  The Nursery, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Nursery does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The 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.