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The Ridings

Secluded cottage garden with colour-themed borders surrounding neat lawns. Grass and paved paths lead to formal and informal areas through rose and clematis covered pergolas and arbours. Box hedging defines well-stocked borders with roses, herbaceous plants and trees. Seating in sun and shade offers vistas and views. Greenhouse and summerhouse. Terrace with water feature. Indoor model railway.

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The Ridings
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The Ridings

About The Ridings

Secluded cottage garden with colour-themed borders surrounding neat lawns. Grass and paved paths lead to formal and informal areas through rose and clematis covered pergolas and arbours. Box and Lonicera hedging defines well stocked borders with roses, herbaceous plants and trees. Seating in sun and shade offer vistas and views. Native and ornamental trees. Potager with Dahlias, greenhouse and summerhouse. Terrace with waterfeature and farming bygones. Indoor model railway.

Finalist, North Region, The English Garden Magazine’s The Nation’s Favourite Gardens 2023

The Ridings features

  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

The Ridings,
Driffield,
Yorkshire,
YO25 3PE

Directions to The Ridings
From Driffield B1249, before Foxholes turn R to Burton Fleming. From Scarborough A165 turn R to Burton Fleming.

The Ridings 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.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July.

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: £4.50
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Terrace, tea area and main lawn accessible via ramp.
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FAQs

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

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Ridings. 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 Ridings, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

The Ridings is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.