Welcome to the Yorkshire Arboretum

The Yorkshire Arboretum is a glorious, 120 acre garden of trees from around the world set in a stunning landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds on the Castle Howard Estate near York.

Offering woodland walks, tours, family activities, a café, interactive displays, events, lakeside trails, venue hire and a comprehensive programme of outdoor education, we welcome visitors of all ages wanting to enjoy the space, serenity and beauty of this sheltered valley as well as those with an interest in our extensive collection of trees and shrubs.

Many birds, mammals and insects also call this place home. Perhaps you'll catch a glimpse of our resident barn owls, find wild orchids, watch jewel-bright dragonflies dancing across the surface of the lake, or see some of the many butterflies resident in our wildflower meadows.

Wander off by yourself to explore, follow a tree trail or even book a tour. Walk for 10 minutes or lose yourself for hours...

The Yorkshire Arboretum is indebted to the many talented photographers whose work illustrates this website. These include, amongst others, Harry & Joyce Kingman, John Grimshaw, Ron Cooke and Roy Howell.
All photos & illustrations remain © of their respective copyright owners and are used with permission.