Members

Our members' support underpins the work we do here at the Yorkshire Arboretum. To become a member, or renew your membership, please visit the membership page, or call in at the Visitor Centre.

Access from 9am - 4pm * every day from 1 February to 30th November

*Please note the last admission into the arboretum is 3pm ( for members and the public) during the Winter months of November & February.

Membership benefits include:

  • Unlimited entry to the arboretum during standard opening hours*

  • 10% off some items in the Arboretum Shop

  • 10% off all food and drink in the Arboretum Café

  • 10% off some events tickets

  • Exclusive “members only” entry for 1 hour before public opening

  • Free entry to:

    • The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

    • Westonbirt - The National Arboretum

    • Burnby Hall Gardens Wed 21st May & Sat 9th Aug ‘25 - free entry on display of YA Membership card.

    • Castle Howard - 2025 dates tbc

    • NEW FOR 2025 - Scampston Hall - Wed 30th April & Wed 10th Sept - free entry on display of YA Membership card.

    • NEW FOR 2025 - Helmsley Walled Garden - Sat, Sun 17/18th May & Sat, Sun 20/21st September - free entry on display of YA Membership card.

  • Free spring tours of Ray Wood

  • Loyalty card offering five complimentary guest entries per year (unless posted with your membership pack, please pick up at the VC)

  • Regular newsletters

Newsletter

Members receive our newsletter electronically to enable them to remain up to date on developments at the arboretum, news, views and pictures. If you would like to receive it, please sign up on the home page.