Gardens
In a county renowned for spectacular scenery, between the folds of Yorkshire's moors and wolds, vales and dales, lie some of loveliest gardens in the UK.
Delightful riverside gardens in York's city centre provide the perfect place to picnic on warm days. Travel further afield to discover a cache of lavender fields, exotic nurseries, pretty cottage gardens and renowned water lily lakes contrasting with gracious country estates with popular cafes, shops and adventure playgrounds for children and the young at heart.
About this picture
The above image is from Newby Hall.
York is in the National Finals of Britain In Bloom 2011!
After winning the 'best city' in the Yorkshire & Humber region in the Yorkshire in Bloom competition in 2010, York is now in the National Finals of Britain In Bloom representing the Yorkshire region in the city category.
York will be one of 77 villages, towns, cities and urban communities from across the UK competing for the coveted RHS medals. York will be competing against Richmond upon Thames, Bury, Stockton and Wrexham in the City category. Judging will take place during the first two weeks of August 2011 and York's judges are Nigel Bishop and Roger Burnett.
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