When to see more of Yorkshire's best gardens

Ellerker House, at Everingham, York, includes '“ masses of spring bulbs, mature trees, a lake, woodland walk and herbaceous borders, plus lots more. ellerkerhouse.weebly.com

REGULAR OPENINGS

• Cannon Hall, Cawthorne, Barnsley. Weekdays and Sundays 10.30am-4pm. Saturday 3pm. Free entry, parking charge. 01226 790270, barnsley.gov.uk

• Lotherton Hall, Leeds. Grounds free, car parking charges apply. Open all year. 0113 264 5535, leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall

• Kiplin Hall, near Scorton, Richmond, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 10am-5pm. 01748 818178, kiplinhall.co.uk

• Ripley Castle Gardens, near Harrogate. Walled garden, deer park, woodland and lakeside walk. Open daily all year, 9am-4.30pm. 01423 770152,ripleycastle.co.uk

• RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate. Open daily. Call 01423 565418 or rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

• Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley. Gardens open daily, 10am-4pm. Entrance to parkland free. 01226 776040, wentworthcastle.org

• Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens, Wentworth, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Ornamental gardens. Admission by donation. Access via Wentworth Garden Centre. Open 9.30am-4.30pm. 01226 744842, wentworthgardencentre.co.uk