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Parcevall Hall Gardens
Skyreholme
Skipton
North Yorkshire

BD23 6DE
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Parcevall Hall Gardens lie on a steep hillside. Situated in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park, the sixteen acres of formal and woodland gardens rise up the hillside and command impressive views of Simons Seat and Wharfedale.

The gardens were laid out by the late Sir William Milner from 1927 onwards, and are planted with many specimen trees and shrubs collected from Western China and the Himalayas.

Within a shelterbelt of woodland, the gardens comprise of the following features:

  • Rock Garden with pools
  • Orchard with old apple varieties
  • Formal Terraces
  • Herb Garden
  • Woodland trails
  • Camellia Walk
  • Rose Garden
  • Chapel Garden
  • Cliff Walk
As a gardener Sir William chose his site wisely. At the top of the gardens the alkaline soil overlays the limestone rock and at the foot of the hill the soil is acid over gritstone, which makes it ideal for rhododendrons.

Details

Months Open: 1 Apr-31 Oct, daily, 1000-1800.
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes - Please pre-book
Admission Price: Adults: £3
Children: 50p

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