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Yorkshire Lavender
By Jon Cosson · Updated 29 October 2026 · Checked 29 October 2026
Yorkshire Lavender is a family-run lavender farm on a south-facing hillside on the western side of Terrington, in the Howardian Hills. Set in around 60 acres with views over the Vale of York, it combines lavender gardens, a plant nursery, a shop and a tea room, and it makes an easy pairing with Castle Howard or Nunnington Hall.
Before you go: the practical facts
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- Address
- Yorkshire Lavender, Terrington, York YO60 6PB. Telephone 01653 609228.
- Is it open in winter?
- Mostly no. The main lavender season in 2026 ran from 1 April to 31 August, the lavender has been harvested for the year and the tea room is closed for the season. Seasonal events continue: Christmas wreath workshops are on 27 and 28 November 2026, 11am to 1pm, booked through the farm's site. Out of season, the farm asks you to email or leave a voicemail.
- Opening hours
- the 2026 season listing showed 10am to 5pm. Dates and hours for 2027 have not been published yet, so check the official site before you travel.
- Admission
- tickets are sold through the official site, which did not show standard prices when we checked.
- Car parking
- free on site, with five disabled spaces near the building and a bike rack at the front.
- Toilets
- in the main building, including a disabled toilet with baby changing.
- Café
- The Tea Room is closed for the season but hosts pop-ups and Sunday lunches; details are on its own site.
- Dogs
- welcome on a lead.
- Accessibility
- the farm publishes an accessibility page; call ahead if you have particular needs.
- Public transport
- in 2026 the Moorsbus M8 served Terrington on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. The 2026 network has finished, and Moorsbus hopes to run from Easter to mid September 2027, funding permitting.
What you will see
In season the hillside is planted with lavender and herb varieties, and the gift shop sells products made from oil distilled from the farm's own crop. Families can try the lavender maze and the playground, and there is a picnic area if you bring your own lunch. The plant nursery and shop are a draw in their own right for gardeners. The farm also runs creative workshops through the year.
A short history
1994: the land at Terrington was bought and the farm founded. The first planting was ten lavender varieties, trialled for their ability to cope with Yorkshire winters.
2014: Country Life described about 100 lavender varieties, a sensory garden, a mirror pool and wildflower meadows.
2020: the farm stayed closed for most of the season, opening only its plant nursery on two Saturdays in July.
2026: the season ran from 1 April to 31 August.
Tips and timing
- The farm does not publish bloom dates, so ring ahead if seeing the lavender in flower is the point of your trip.
- The November wreath workshops are a reason to visit out of season.
- Combine with Castle Howard or Nunnington Hall for a full day in the Howardian Hills.
Nearby
Yorkshire Lavender FAQs
- Is Yorkshire Lavender open in winter?
- Not for general visits. The 2026 lavender season ended on 31 August, though seasonal events such as the November wreath workshops still run.
- When does Yorkshire Lavender reopen?
- 2027 dates are not published yet. In 2026 the season ran from 1 April to 31 August.
- Are dogs allowed at Yorkshire Lavender?
- Yes, on a lead.
- Is there parking at Yorkshire Lavender?
- Yes, a free on-site car park with five disabled spaces.
- Where is Yorkshire Lavender?
- On the western edge of Terrington, near York, postcode YO60 6PB, in the Howardian Hills.
Sources checked 29 October 2026: Yorkshire Lavender; Visit Malton, 2026 season; North York Moors National Park, Yorkshire Lavender listing; Country Life, 1 August 2014; Yorkshire Post, 2020; Moorsbus timetables.
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