CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

Join our Members' tour of this glorious garden to see the autumn colours. Booking required. Join our tour guide in the Castle Howard Courtyard by 10:20am

Booking Information

A tour is also taking place on Tuesday 22nd October 2024

This event is for Yorkshire Arboretum Members only. Booking is essential. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

Bookings can be made either online (below), email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org , over the phone 01653 648598 or at the visitor centre desk.

Please note, NO DOGS are allowed on this walk.

Become a Member

If you’re not already a member of the Yorkshire Arboretum, please visit our Membership section to find out more.

Join our director, John Grimshaw for an informal walk in the arboretum.

You are guaranteed to discover something new and experience Autumn in the arboretum like never before!

All welcome - no prior knowledge required. Booking is essential. THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL.

The event costs £10 to attend.

Please book your place via email on visit@yorkshirearboretum.org or phone 01653 648598

Join our director, John Grimshaw for an informal walk in the arboretum.

You are guaranteed to discover something new and experience summer in the arboretum like never before!

All welcome - no prior knowledge required.

The event costs £10 per person. Booking is essential

Please book your place via emailing visit@yorkshirearboretum.org or phone 01653 648598

Join our director, John Grimshaw for an informal walk in the arboretum.

You are guaranteed to discover something new and experience Spring in the arboretum like never before!

All welcome - no prior knowledge required. Booking is essential.

The event costs £10 to attend.

Please book your place via email on visit@yorkshirearboretum.org or phone 01653 648598

Join our Members' tour of this glorious garden to see the autumn colours. Booking required. Join our tour guide in the Castle Howard Courtyard by 10:20am

Booking Information

This event is for Yorkshire Arboretum Members only. Booking is essential. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start

Become a Member

If you’re not already a member of the Yorkshire Arboretum, please visit our Membership section to find out more.

Join our Members' tour of this glorious garden to see the autumn colours. Booking required. Join our tour guide in the Castle Howard Courtyard by 10:20am

A tour is also taking place on Tues 24th Oct

Booking Information

This event is for Yorkshire Arboretum Members only. Booking is essential. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start

Please note, NO DOGS are allowed on this walk.

Become a Member

If you’re not already a member of the Yorkshire Arboretum, please visit our Membership section to find out more.

Join our Members' tour of this glorious garden to see the autumn colours. Booking required. Join our tour guide in the Castle Howard Courtyard by 10:20am

A tour is also taking place on Sunday 20th October 2024

Booking Information

This event is for Yorkshire Arboretum Members only. Booking is essential. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start

Bookings can be made either online (below), email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org , over the phone 01653 648598 or at the visitor centre desk.

Please note, NO DOGS are allowed on this walk.

Become a Member

If you’re not already a member of the Yorkshire Arboretum, please visit our Membership section to find out more.

Join our Director, John Grimshaw and our Head of Tree Health and Training, Ginette Alexander for an informal walk in the arboretum.

You are guaranteed to discover something new and experience summer in the arboretum like never before!

On this walk we also offer an opportunity to learn more about the pests and diseases we have in the arboretum.

All welcome - no prior knowledge required.

The event costs £5.

Please book your place below:

Members of the Yorkshire Arboretum are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

A tour is also taking place on Sunday 14 May.

Booking Information

This event is for Yorkshire Arboretum Members only. Booking is essential. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start

Become a Member

If you’re not already a member of the Yorkshire Arboretum, please visit our Membership section to find out more.

Members of the Yorkshire Arboretum are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

A tour is also taking place on Tuesday 16 May.

On the day, please join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start. Booking is essential. Please reserve your place below.

Booking Information

This event is for Yorkshire Arboretum Members only. Booking is essential. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

Become a Member

If you’re not already a member of the Yorkshire Arboretum, please visit our Membership section to find out more.

Members are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

Booking required. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

Fully booked

Members are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

Tuesday 10th also available.

Booking required. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

Fully booked

Members are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

Booking required. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

Our 2019 Meetings With Trees programme concludes by taking a look at the glorious autumn colour.

Autumn colour is beautiful at the arboretum; an opportunity to think about how those colours are made, and how the trees prepare for winter.

Meet in the Visitor Centre at 10:30am to depart at 11am.

Normal admission applies. To reserve a place please call 01653 648598 or email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

Natural selection an action. If sex in the sticks proves fruitful then autumn is the time to look at the ingenious ways in which the trees ensure their offspring get a good start in life.

Meet in the Visitor Centre at 10:30am to depart at 11am.

Normal admission applies. To reserve a place, please call 01653 648598 or email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

An early-morning walk with bird expert Andy Chapman to see, hear and learn more about the arboretum's songbirds. Then back to the Visitor Centre for bacon sandwiches and hot drinks!

Adult £10, Child £7.50

This event is now fully booked.

A focus on the flower parts of trees. As in animals, there can be male and female partners, but they don't always live together; we'll look at how they do sex in the sticks.

Meet in the cafe at 10:30 ready to set off at 11am.

Normal admission applies. To book please call 01653 648598, or email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

An early-morning walk with bird expert Andy Chapman to see, hear and learn more about the arboretum's songbirds. Then back to the Visitor Centre for bacon sandwiches and hot drinks!

Adult £10, Child £7.50

Booking essential - please order your tickets below, call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

Members are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

Booking required. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

This event is now fully booked. Alternative date available Sunday 28th April.

Members are invited to join a tour of this glorious garden at the height of rhododendron flowering season. It’s the perfect time of year to see new spring foliage and how we are increasing light to the collection by thinning the canopy.

Booking required. Join our guide in the Castle Howard courtyard by 10:20am for a 10:30am start.

Second date available Tuesday 30th April.

To book, call 01653 648598 or email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

On this guided walk, learn about the naming of different trees and how it reflects their relationships and their characteristics, in the way that we humans share surnames and resemble members of our families.

Meet in the cafe at 10:30 ready to set off at 11am.

Normal admission applies. To book please call 01653 648598, or email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

Join our director, John Grimshaw, over a cup of coffee for an informal get-together followed by a walk around the arboretum under his expert guidance. You are guaranteed to discover something new, whether you have recently joined or been a member for years!

Booking required: Please call 01653 648598 or email visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

Friends, Life Members and a guest are invited to join the Chair of Trustees and Director for a walk in the arboretum followed by tea and a chat.

Free

Join our Director, John Grimshaw, for an informal chat over a cup of coffee followed by a walk under his expert guidance. You’ll discover something new no matter how long you may have been a member!  

Free but booking required please. Please book by calling the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us.

Let our friendly guides show you around the arboretum and explain the stories of the trees. Where do they come from, what are they used for, what's so special about them? Our friendly, expert guide will introduce you to the collection, explain the arboretum's history & show you the best of our seasonal treasures.

Tours last 1 - 2 hours (depending on the season, the weather, how much we chat & how slowly we walk!). Just drop in at the Visitor Centre & join in.

Free

(Normal admission applies)

Let our friendly guides show you around the arboretum and explain the stories of the trees. Where do they come from, what are they used for, what's so special about them? Our friendly, expert guide will introduce you to the collection, explain the arboretum's history & show you the best of our seasonal treasures.

Tours last 1 - 2 hours (depending on the season, the weather, how much we chat & how slowly we walk!). Just drop in at the Visitor Centre & join in.

Free

(Normal admission applies)

Let our friendly guides show you around the arboretum and explain the stories of the trees. Where do they come from, what are they used for, what's so special about them? Our friendly, expert guide will introduce you to the collection, explain the arboretum's history & show you the best of our seasonal treasures.

Tours last 1 - 2 hours (depending on the season, the weather, how much we chat & how slowly we walk!). Just drop in at the Visitor Centre & join in.

Free

(Normal admission applies)

Join our Members’ tour of this glorious garden at the height of the rhododendron flowering season. Please join your guide in the Castle Howard Courtyard 10 minutes before your tour time.

Free

Booking required please. Please book by calling the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us.

Join our Members’ tour of this glorious garden at the height of the rhododendron flowering season. Please join your guide in the Castle Howard Courtyard 10 minutes before your tour time.

FULL

Let our friendly guides show you around the arboretum and explain the stories of the trees. Where do they come from, what are they used for, what's so special about them? Our friendly, expert guide will introduce you to the collection, explain the arboretum's history & show you the best of our seasonal treasures.

Tours last 1 - 2 hours (depending on the season, the weather, how much we chat & how slowly we walk!). Just drop in at the Visitor Centre & join in.

Free

(Normal admission applies)