Reference collection

The Yorkshire Arboretum

Yorkshire

Description

The Yorkshire Arboretum occupies 120 acres with a large general collection of temperate trees hardy in Yorkshire. The site, in former parkland was designed by the late James Russell VMH. A high proportion of trees are of known wild origin, including many of the Abies and Picea.

Contact

The Yorkshire Arboretum

Address

Castle Howard

York

Yorkshire

YO60 7BY

Telephone

01653 648598

E-mail

enquiries@yorkshirearboretum.org

Website

www.yorkshirearboretum.org

Statistics

47 species
7 cultivars
69 taxa

Best time to view

Mar-Nov.

Opening Times

See website.

Entry

See website.

Directions

Opposite the entrance to Castle Howard at the obelisk roundabout.

• Disabled access
• Dogs Permitted On Leads
• WC
• Light Refreshments
• NGS
• Parking
• Plant sales
• Talks