York Gate Garden

York Gate Garden is a small, formal Arts and Crafts garden on the edge of Adel, north of Leeds. Its one acre is divided into fourteen separate garden rooms linked by hedges and long vistas, with a sunken Mediterranean garden, a striking sand garden and a wildflower meadow walk to explore. Children tend to enjoy hunting for the garden's features, such as a folly, an arbour and a tall sundial, and the meadow is good for spotting wildlife. The garden is cared for by the horticultural charity Perennial, which also runs a sun-terrace cafe serving homemade food and a plant centre. Paths are gravel and uneven in places, so sturdy footwear suits a visit. Assistance dogs only are admitted, and the site is better suited to a relaxed, unhurried outing than to active play.