Our Plants

25th March 2025

Horticulture fans can revel in a vast range of fascinating plants on show in the gardens, and visit a small arboretum where we are growing a collection of ornamental trees from around the world. The greenhouse meanwhile, which is open to all guests, is home to a magnificent display of plants throughout the summer months.

Our rock-pool gardens, with their beautiful parade of Hosta, Primula, Iris and Rodgersia, are another must-see. The pools used to be Lady MacRobert’s alpine rock gardens, designed by the world-famous Backhouse Nurseries of York in 1911.

Find out more our gardens here.