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The Old Priory

Two acre rural garden. Created in 1990s to enable self-sufficiency in vegetables, meat, most fruit, logs and timber. Walled vegetable garden, polytunnel and greenhouse. Borders planted to cope with sandy loam. Garden slopes down to natural bog garden. Dove tree, variegated tulip tree and various willows. Roughly mown pathway through woodland, along ponds, lake and lightly grazed pasture. Plenty wild flora and fauna.

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The Old Priory
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About The Old Priory

The 2 acre garden is in the NW part of our 16 acres, of which there are 2 acres of 250 year old woodland, 2 acres of 30 year old woodland and 10 acres of lightly grazed pasture. The N 8 acres are on a prehistoric sand dune, from which the land slopes onto the wetland of peat with a substrate of clay and some sand. This gives us the opportunity to grow a diverse range of plants.

There are several ponds in the wetland and a stream on the S border. We are towards the edge of about 500 acres of a mix of permanent pasture, woodlands, streams and ponds. The abundant wildlife is varied, so bring your binoculars! Common spotted orchids in pasture. We are self-sufficient in veg, eggs, meat, most fruit, logs, timber for furniture and compost.

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Location details

The Old Priory,
Everingham,
North Yorkshire,
YO42 4JD

Directions to The Old Priory
2m S of A1079. On E side of village.

The Old Priory openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 11 May to June.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
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.

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Old Priory. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at The Old Priory are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Old Priory 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.