Discover Fossgyl - Monday 5th May

Be inspired by this unique opportunity to visit some of Yorkshire’s most wildlife-friendly gardens as many of our Wildlife Gardening Award winners open their outdoor spaces to the public for a limited time only.

This special garden is being opened by Professor Alastair Fitter, Vice-President of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Alastair's long 1 acre garden stretches from Huntington Road to the River Foss. There are perennial borders, an alpine bed and alpine house, a peat-free ‘peat’ bed, a woodland garden, a traditional orchard with apple trees that are nearly 100 years old mixed with more recently planted specimen trees and shrubs, a meadow with fritillaries in spring and orchids in summer, wet woodland by the river with oxlips in spring, and a large wildlife pond fringed with native wetland plants. There are over 1200 species of plant in the garden, including over 250 natives.

Light refreshments and plant sales will be offered at Fossgyl for a small donation. Please bring cash if you would like to make any purchases.

Admission to the garden is by pre-booked ticket only. Under 18s are free. You are welcome to explore the gardens at your own pace.

Fossgyl will be open from 12pm to 5pm with last admission at 4pm.

Please arrive within your booked timeslot to help us ensure the best experience possible.

Wildlife-Friendly Open Gardens 2025: Fossgyl