Rudding Park Hotel, Harrogate: Start your first day with a stroll amongst the fragrant herbs at Rudding Park Kitchen Garden which boasts 52 raised beds and over 500 types of plants including herbs, salads, edible flowers and fruits.

Ripon Spa Gardens: A beautiful place to start your day. Wander through this floral park in the heart of Ripon complete with a Victorian bandstand, wood carvings and wildlife habitats.

Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park, Grewelthorpe: A true hidden gem. This award winning park is home to over 80 contemporary sculptures set within 45 acres of breath-taking garden, inspired by the Himalayas. The Himalayan Garden is now open throughout the spring and summer.

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens: A short journey from Harrogate, this delightful National Trust property with its Italian inspired hall is surrounded by eight acres of formal gardens including a walled kitchen garden with over 90 varieties of fruit trees and shrubs.

Bebra Gardens, Knaresborough: Take an afternoon stroll around these beautiful hidden gardens near Knaresborough Castle. Dip your toes in the paddling pool if you need to cool down on a hot afternoon.

Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon: Spend your last day enjoying the award winning gardens at Newby Hall. Home to the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show this year, it is one of the most important and beautiful 20th century gardens in the country and certainly the North’s finest.