Breezy Knees Gardens, York

Vibrant borders, sparkling fountains and a myriad of blossom awaits you at Breezy Knees Gardens, a wonderful place to visit in York.
Now covering over 20 acres they are one of the largest gardens in the North of England and with over 10,000 different varieties of plants to discover, there’s always lots to see, with the extensive borders that form the heart of the gardens giving a succession of flowers all the way through from May to the end of September.

There is always plenty of interest with somewhere always at it's peak. There are areas which change relatively little throughout the year, such as the White Rose Fountains, several oversized sculptures, like the giant wellies, the Conifer Garden, with it's collection of both large and dwarf conifers, Stonehedge (a topiary version of stonehenge) and the Lake & Arboretum. And then there's the main borders, planted to give constant interest all through our opening period. These include the long Double Border, the Lawned Garden and the Raised Bed Garden.

Complementing these are a series of seasonal highlights, starting in May and June with the tranquillity of the Pond and Shade Garden, large collections of irises and peonies, both the special May and June Gardens and the Rock Garden, all with their mass of early summer blooms. By mid-summer the annual meadow is at its best, the Cottage Garden brimming with colour and the Rose Garden full of fragrance. Through August the main borders remain a riot of colour and finally, the special September Garden, with its late season blooms, will be at it's peak as the summer draws to a close.

Last, but certainly not least, there are areas not only for everyone to enjoy, but also of special interest to keen gardeners. The Rabbit Path, so-called because unlike the rest of the garden has no protection against rabbits , or deer, yet flourishes despite. And the Rogues Gallery looks wonderful although full of horticultural thugs.

There really is always lots to see, so why not come and enjoy.