u3a

Keighley

Event Category: Open Gardens

These events are NOT organised by u3a. Members are invited to make your own arrangements if you wish to attend.

  • Valley Gardens, Harrogate

    17 acres of English Heritage Grade II parkland, open all year round. Free street disc-zone car parking is available on Cornwall Road and Valley Drive. Please read the signs before you leave your car. Toilets are available but the cafe may be closed at this time of year. There are many cafes available in Harrogate… Read more

  • Parcevall Hall

    Historic plantsman’s garden of interest throughout the year. 24 acres of formal and woodland gardens. We visited last year in the summer but this year we will delight in the autumn colours. There is a cafe and toilets; dogs allowed on leads. Please be aware that this garden is on a hillside so steep and… Read more

  • Yorkshire Sculpture Park

    Anytime of the year is good to go but autumn and woodland walks through the outdoor sculpture exhibitions are a lovely time for a walk. There are also indoor exhibitions, shop, toilets and cafe. Entrance fee is £9.50. Leaving at 10am from Keighley returning around 4pm. Car share. Read more

  • Levens Hall

    The oldest topiary gardens in the world, just off the M6 near Kendal.  Mid-summer is the recommended time to see the gardens to appreciate the topiary and flower beds. Admission fee to the gardens is £12.45 you can upgrade on the day to visit the house. Cafe and toilets are available Leaving at 10am from… Read more

  • RHS Bridgewater

    Coach trip to the newest of the RHS gardens, extensive gardens, cafe, shop and toilets. Place to be booked directly with J.A.K. Travel cost £37.45pp (RHS discount £13.00) departs Code B 10am (Keighley departure 45 minutes before). Contact 01274566200 Read more

  • Himalayan and Sculpture Garden, Ripon

    These famous Japanese gardens with their permanent sculpture trail are beautiful in spring and autumn. Admission fee is £16.00 (there may be a group admission fee) Cafe and toilets. Dogs are welcome on leads. Leaving at 10am from Keighley returning around 4pm. Car share. Read more

  • RHS Harlow Carr Gardens

    A visit to the gardens this year to see it in springtime to see daffodils, bluebells, tulips and  rhododendrons. Admission fee is £17.80 or online £15.35 or free if RHS member. There is cafe and toilet facilities and shop and garden centre. Leaving at 10am from Keighley returning around 4pm. Car share Read more

  • Towneley Hall, Burnley

    Recently updated Hall, extensive woodland walks full of bluebells and formal gardens. There is cafe, shop and toilets and dogs on lead. Admission is only to the house £5.50 Leaving at 10am from Keighley returning around 4pm. Car share. Read more

  • Fountains Abbey, Ripon

    A trip to see the snowdrops at this National Trust property. Admission fee is £21.00 or free if a member. There is a cafe and toilets and it is a dog friendly place, but they must be kept on a lead. Read more