Visited here for the very first time today. I've lived in York all my life but have never been before! A complete hidden gem!! Beautiful house and surrounding gardens. Visited with my two daughters, one age 13 and one age 2. Very accessible with the pushchair. Delicious chocolate orange fudge cake eaten on the terrace in the sunshine with a lovely tea. Loved exploring the house and gardens. All the staff and volunteers were very welcoming. We parked close by down a side street as no parking on site (advised on the website) which was fine. A sign would be good though to tell people who aren't aware to make it fair for all visitors as some were parking on site. Cannot wait to return again. A hidden gem with great views, gardens and cake!! Thank you!!
Lovely Homely feel to this house. The garden us well maintained and looks over the race course. Good knowledge by the staff of the Terry chocolate history.
The only let down was the Victoria Sponge which was dry and the weak pot of tea !
1st visit today (01/10/2023). Currently, only the garden is open to the public and only at the weekends now until the end of October, when the property closes until March 2024. Nevertheless, it is well worth the visit. Accessible with plenty to explore or just sit and absorb the tranquility. Because of the mild weather the autumn colours weren't evident yet, so a later visit may be advisable. Certainly a garden to visit throughout the year (opening times permitting).
It is a beautiful property near the city centre of York. The volunteers were friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The gardens are a beautiful space spread out over 4 acres, and are a peaceful space to walk around. For horticulture enthusiasts, this property is a definite must visit location.
Sadly the house house hasn’t opened since covid, I would hope it were to reopen as soon as possible.
Surprisingly large gardens considering the location on a main road going into York. Absolutely beautiful gardens with an amazing amount of wildlife to discover.
Beautiful gardens, very helpful,friendly staff. We got information on various plants, flowers, took photos, and attended the very interesting talk on the house/family.
An absolute gem of a find, this property should be much better known. Sadly, they have not been able to re-open the house post-covid; a real shame as, from the outside it looks to be a beautiful Arts and Crafts building.
However, the gardens are stunning. There is a series of "rooms", spread over four acres and becoming less formal the further away from the house you go. The scent garden and the orchard were the highlights for me, but it was all beautiful. Surprisingly quiet, considering it's just off the main road.
As always with NT properties, the volunteers were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Well worth a visit.
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Beautiful garden, path easy to follow and to walk on. Suitable for people with mobility problems. Nice terrace to sit at whilst eating and drinking items from the tea room which sells light bites, hot and cold drinks. The lady at reception was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the Terry family who were the only family to live in the house which was built in the 1920’s and was given to the National Trust on the deaths of Mr & Mrs Terry as their offspring did not want to take on the responsibility of this beautiful house.
The gentleman at the gate house was a bit stern and not very welcoming. Unfortunately there is only one toilet for everyone. For some reason there were day glow orange construction fence barriers closing off steps and other odd places, stood out like sore thumbs and took away some lovely photo opportunities. I would have thought the National Trust would have found a more ‘in keeping’ way to block things off.
Definitely worth a visit. Too small for a full day, would say give it 2-3 hours.
Finished off our national trust weekend tour with a visit to Goddards gardens. A beautiful sunny afternoon spent in the quiet gardens. The little woodland walk was serene in the afternoon heat, finished off with ice creams. Compliments to the kitchen staff, our toasties were the best ever, we sat in the picnic area with the Terry's chocolate factory tower in the distance. A quiet oasis away from the bustle of daily life.
Had a lovely walk around the gardens, but shame house is not to public. Apparently, due to staffing problems and the cost of repairs, I think there are some bad management problems within the national trust where money is being wasted with several staff still working from home when what is needed is staff on site to assist and help and advice and maintain these properties same with any business money wasted on those doing the least shame on you National Trust !!
Although it’s not yet the peak blossom season, the garden is already displaying its beauty. I can only imagine how spectacular it will be in another month’s time.
We loved it here. It's a nice peaceful walk around the gardens. Interesting local history of the Terry family with help from the daughter, Betty, herself.
No onsite parking but the York racecourse has free parking and is a 5 minute walk away.
Well worth a visit!
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