Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
Stillingfleet Lodge Garden is a peaceful, wildlife-friendly, family garden just outside York. Lovingly created over more than 40 years by owners Vanessa and John Cook, it's often described as a quintessential English garden - informal, charming and full of character. Set within four acres, the garden unfolds as a series of themed spaces around a traditional farmhouse. It is a fine example of how to balance wildlife gardening with retaining all the beauty of a cottage garden. Throughout, you will see how organic gardening methods and thoughtful planting create a haven for birds, bees and other wildlife.
The well-stocked nursery is a particular delight for plant lovers. Known for its excellent collections of hardy geraniums and pulmonarias, it offers many unusual perennials-around 90% grown on site. After exploring the garden, relax with tea and homemade cake in the attractive Tea Room and enjoy the regularly changing art exhibitions and the locally-sourced gifts.
Highlights: Rill Garden * Avenue with double herbaceous border * Wildflower meadow * wildlife pond * large collection of hardy geraniums * free range hens *
Fact File
Opening Times: From 1st April to 30th September the garden is open every Wednesday and Friday afternoon from 13:00 to 17:00. It is also open the 1st and 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the month between 13:00 and 17:00. Please check the website.
Admission rates: Adults £7.50, children (5-16) £2.50. Season Ticket for 2026 is £28
Group rates: Prices as above. Groups of more than 15 to book in advance for exclusive access and guided walk out with our regular opening times
Facilities: Plant nursery, tea room providing light refreshments, gift shop and art exhibition space. Toilets. Cycle Rack
Disabled Access: Yes. The garden is mostly flat with surfaces suitable for wheelchairs. There are plenty of seats around the garden. Ramp available to access tea room. Disabled parking. Staff are trained in dementia awareness.
Special Events: Family Wildlife Day in June and workshops throughout the year
Car Parking: There is a large free car park
Coach Parking: No, but coaches can drop-off at the entrance and park down the lane (please ask for details).
Length of visit: 1 to 2 hours
Contact: info@stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk
Website: www.stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk
Location: Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York, YO19 6HP. Stillingfleet Village lies 6 miles south of York on the B1222. The garden is sign posted “Lodge Nurseries” opposite the church. By bus take either the Arriva No. 42 or 422 from York. By bicycle take the Route 65
trans-Pennine trail to Naburn, then pick up the B1222.
Updated: January 2026