Goddards Garden - National Trust

Goddards Garden - National Trust Explore the five acres of garden ‘rooms’ of the former home of the Terry family. There is only accessible parking on site. Got a membership enquiry?

See the website for suggested places to park nearby. Please note: The house is used as regional offices for the National Trust in Yorkshire. The gardens are open March - October 2022, Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 4pm. Please email: [email protected]

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Just a little off the top, please! The long grass in the orchard at Goddards is getting its annual trim. It's one of tho...
19/08/2026

Just a little off the top, please!

The long grass in the orchard at Goddards is getting its annual trim. It's one of those jobs that comes around every year, but thanks to the recent hot weather, it's felt more like a workout than ever!

Image Description: Green trees are surrounded by brown grass in a field

📸: Gardener Tom

The only thing prettier than the gardens? Your next masterpiece. 🖌️🖍️✏️Spend a creative day at Goddards this weekend (22...
18/08/2026

The only thing prettier than the gardens?

Your next masterpiece. 🖌️🖍️✏️

Spend a creative day at Goddards this weekend (22-23 August) alongside artists from York Creatives, who'll be painting and sketching throughout the grounds.

Then, find your favourite spot, and let the surroundings inspire you!

Artists, doodlers, beginners and curious creatives all welcome. 🎨

Normal admission charges apply.

Image Description: an artist wearing a purple vest works at an easel in a green field

📸: ©National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Find out what all of the buzz 🐝 is about this weekend (15-16 August) at Goddards!John, the beekeeper for the garden, wil...
14/08/2026

Find out what all of the buzz 🐝 is about this weekend (15-16 August) at Goddards!

John, the beekeeper for the garden, will be around to answer questions across the weekend, and will be giving a couple of talks throughout each day at 12pm and 2pm.

Can't make it in person? Drop your questions below and we'll ask the beekeeper for you! 🐝🐝🐝

Greenhouse tomatoes looking vine and dandy at Goddards! 🍅
11/08/2026

Greenhouse tomatoes looking vine and dandy at Goddards! 🍅

This weekend at Goddards...We're delighted to welcome Library Lucy from Dringhouses Library for a special storytime sess...
05/08/2026

This weekend at Goddards...

We're delighted to welcome Library Lucy from Dringhouses Library for a special storytime session in the garden.

Perfect for little listeners and their families, with stories recommended for children aged 0-5.

Storytime sessions:

📖 Saturday 8 August at 2pm
📖 Sunday 9 August at 12pm and 2pm

There's no need to book, simply join us on the day!

The stories are free but normal admission charges apply.

📸: Edward

Croquet at Goddards is wicket good fun! Experience a piece of Goddards’ history as York Croquet Club hosts a have-a-go s...
30/07/2026

Croquet at Goddards is wicket good fun!

Experience a piece of Goddards’ history as York Croquet Club hosts a have-a-go session on Terry’s original croquet lawn. You can learn the basics, test your skills and enjoy a bit of friendly competition.

This Saturday, 1 August from 11 a.m.-3 p.m..

No need to book ahead. Standard admission charges apply.

Image Description: three people play croquet on a green lawn with a red brick house in the background

📸: ©National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Orange you glad it’s World Chocolate Day?This World Chocolate Day, we're celebrating the Chocolate Orange and its connec...
07/07/2026

Orange you glad it’s World Chocolate Day?

This World Chocolate Day, we're celebrating the Chocolate Orange and its connection to Goddards, once home to Noel Terry.

How do you eat yours—one segment at a time or straight in?

Image Description: A closeup of Terry's Chocolate Orange segments

🎾For those who didn't get Wimbledon tickets... we've got the next best thing!Take your place courtside at Goddards and l...
02/07/2026

🎾For those who didn't get Wimbledon tickets... we've got the next best thing!

Take your place courtside at Goddards and live out your own Centre Court dreams on the historic tennis lawn.

Racquets and balls are available to borrow—just ask a member of staff.

Goddards is open Thursday - Sunday 11am - 4pm

Picture Credit: Gardener Tom

(Image description) Purple flowers grow next to a grass tennis court

Sometimes, all it takes is a little space for nature to surprise us! Leaving areas of longer grass can sometimes have un...
27/06/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is a little space for nature to surprise us!

Leaving areas of longer grass can sometimes have unexpected results… for example, this pyramid orchid which has appeared under a lime tree at Goddards garden.

Photo Credit: Gardener Tom

Image description: 1. A pink flower stands out in tall grass under a tree 2. A close up view of a pink flower in the grass

When you’re all curled up, cosy and someone disturbs you before your morning alarm…Gardener Tom got THAT look this morni...
07/05/2026

When you’re all curled up, cosy and someone disturbs you before your morning alarm…

Gardener Tom got THAT look this morning, as he did his morning rounds and seemingly disturbed this little fella from his slumber, in the rock garden.

Goddards garden is a support for much wildlife; from insects to the many birds that can be seen and heard to rabbits, deer and other friends of Mr Fox. The sheltered, wilder area and pond provide the perfect environment for many animals to nest, rest and refuel.

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27 Tadcaster Road
York
YO241GG

Opening Hours

Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

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