Visiting Times

February 14-28

Austwick Hall, Austwick, near Settle. Woodland snowdrop walk. 11am-3pm(subject to weather). Admission 3, children free. 015242 51794. www.austwickhall.co.uk

February 14-17 and 21-24

Kiplin Hall, near Scorton, Richmond. Snowdrops and aconites. 1.30pm-4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm). Adults 3,children 1. 01748 818178. www.kiplinhall.co.uk

Regular openings

Cannon Hall, Cawthorne, Barnsley. Seventy acres of parkland and gardens. Weekdays and Sundays 10.30am-4pm. Saturday 3pm. Free entry, 2 parking. Cafs. 01226 790270 or visit www.barnsley.gov.uk

Lotherton Hall, Leeds. Secret gardens and woodland walks. Grounds free, parking charges. 0113 264 5535; www.leeds. gov.uk/ lothertonhall

Parcevall Hall Gardens, Skyreholme, near Appletreewick. 24 acres. Adults 5.75, children free. Daily, 10am-6pm. 01756 720311 www.parcevallhall gardens.co.uk

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Harrogate. 58 acres, every day from 9.30am. Members free, adults 7, children six-16 2.50, under-six free. 01423 565418, rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr

Ripley Castle Gardens, Harrogate. Walled gardens, hothouses, lakes and deer park. Adults 4, children 2.50, under-fives free. 01423 770152 or www.ripleycastle.co.uk

Sewerby Hall & Gardens, near Bridlington. Set in 50 acres of parkland and award-winning gardens. Visit www.sewerby-hall.co.uk

Wentworth Castle Gardens, Lowe Lane, Stainborough, Barnsley. Gardens open daily, 10am-4pm. Caf. Adult 4.50, senior (60+) 3.50, child (5-16) 2.50, under-fives free. Tel: 01226 776040; www.wentworthcastle. org

Wentworth Woodhouse Gardens, Wentworth, near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Ornamental gardens. Coffee shop. Admission by donation. Access via Wentworth Garden Centre. Open 9.30am-4pm. 01226 744842 or visit www.wentworthgardencentre.co.uk

Wortley Hall Gardens, Wortley, near Sheffield. 26 acres of elegant Italianate gardens within landscaped parkland. Entry by voluntary donation payable at reception. 9.30am-4pm. 0114 288 2100 or info@wortley hall.com