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The Old Vicarage

1½ acre plantsman's garden, developed by owner over 27 years. Many themed areas inc rose garden, jungle, desert, fountain, scented, kitchen gardens, glasshouses. Classical statues, unusual trees and shrubs, large and small ponds, orchard, nuttery. Children's interest: 'Jungle Book', dinosaur and wild animals in the jungle. Neo-Jacobean revival house, built 1837, mentioned in Pevsner (not open).

Owner Info

  • Professor Ann Mortimer
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About The Old Vicarage

This 1½ acre plantman’s garden has been developed over the last 27 years by the owner. Planting is distinctive and mature, packed with rare, unusual and interesting features. A nuttery, shade garden, winter gardens, golden glade, turf maze and orchard flank the drive to the 1837 neo-Jacobean revival house, mentioned in Pevsner (not open). The house is surrounded by courtyard, fountain and desert gardens, plus a large jungle area with many magnolias, and safari park, dinosaur and ‘Jungle Book’ animal statues. Further away from the house are lawned, rose, allee, kitchen, sunken, scented and chimney gardens, with many classical statues, glasshouses and a small formal pond. There is a large pond with a summerhouse, surrounded by a modest arboretum, with unusual trees, shrubs and perennials, a grass garden and an impressive dragon. The garden has many seats, an African hut and a large garden room with sofas. Refreshments are served in the courtyard, amongst colourful container planting.

The land occupied by the house and garden was historically owned by the family of William Wilberforce.

The Old Vicarage features

  • Children Very Welcome
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Old Vicarage,
Driffield,
Yorkshire,
YO25 8JT

Directions to The Old Vicarage
From Driffield take B1249 E for approx 6m, garden on R opp church. Entrance at T-junc of road to Emmotland & B1249. From N Frodingham take B1249 W for ½m. Park in farmyard 50yds E opp side B1249.

The Old Vicarage 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 Nafferton Methodists.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

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

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Vicarage at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Old Vicarage. 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.

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

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

Yes. The Old Vicarage 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.