The Yorkshire Arboretum was due to open to all today Sunday 1st March, but we are told that it will remain closed owing to the high winds.
The Arboretum is now scheduled to open to general visitors from Monday 2nd March.
The latest (February 2020) Arboretum newsletter can be read here.
Please note that the arboretum will closed on Saturday 29th February, including members’ opening from 8am, due to expected high winds. The arboretum will reopen to all at 10am Sunday 1st March. Should the forecast change during the period of closure, another communication will be issued accordingly.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
The Yorkshire Arboretum
The Yorkshire Arboretum will reopen for the 2020 season on Sunday 1st March, with full café service from Saturday 7th March. Several major developments have taken place at the arboretum during its period of closure, including the preparations and early construction of the UK’s first Tree Health Centre.
The arboretum has recently partnered with Good Journey – an independent not-for-profit organisation working to transform car-free travel to visitor attractions in the UK – to offer discount to car-free visitors. Car-free visitors will receive 50% off admission, either by presenting a CastleLine bus ticket or traveling by bike. The CastleLine bus runs direct to Castle Howard for the arboretum, stopping on the opposite side of the roundabout.
There is plenty to see at the arboretum as winter gives way to spring. Crops of snowdrops and other seasonal wildflowers added colour and interest while many trees begin their period of growth. Arboretum director Dr John Grimshaw said: “Preparations for the Peter Sowerby Building that will house the Tree Health Centre is in full swing and the approach looks rather different. If you can overlook it, the arboretum is as lovely as ever; with signs of spring everywhere. Our car-free offer not only aligns itself with our sustainability aims, but also emphasises our new Tree Health Centre mission statement: Healthy trees for a healthy future”.
The Arboretum will be closed Friday 21st to Saturday 22nd February, including members’ hours from 8am, due to expected high winds. The arboretum will reopen for members-only entry on Sunday 23rd February from 10am. Should the forecast change, another communication will be issued accordingly.
We apologise for any inconvenience, and look forward to seeing members back on Wednesday.
The Yorkshire Arboretum
The arboretum will be closed Saturday 15th February to Monday 17th February, including members’ hours from 8am, due to expected high winds. The arboretum will reopen for members-only entry on Tuesday 18th February from 10am. Should the forecast change during the period of closure, another communication will be issued accordingly.
We apologise for any inconvenience, and look forward to seeing members back on Wednesday.
The Yorkshire Arboretum https://www.yorkshirearboretum.org/
