York Museum Gardens

Yorkshire Museum is is situated in York Museum Gardens, an idyllic haven with an array of plant species, wildlife, and historical features to explore.
Established in the 1830s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society, the gardens are famed for their fantastic collection of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs set against the stunning backdrop of the medieval ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey.
Please click here to visit our York Museum Gardens website.
Latest News
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