Museum Gardens

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  • Address: Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
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  • Timings: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: +44-1904687687
  • Tags: Botanical Garden, Walking Area, Entertainment, Family And Kids
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Looking to spend some tranquil moments at the city centre? Park yourself at the Museum Gardens. Spread over an area of 10 acres, this is a luxuriant botanical garden at the banks of the River Ouse.

The garden holds a vast variety of plants, trees and animal life. Look around and find over 4,500 species of lush flora. The Gardens host a lot of social events as well as festival celebrations. Many open air theatre performances take place here from time to time.

As you walk along the length of the Museum Gardens, you will see many structures of historic importance. Multangular Tower, Eboracum Fort and City Walls are all remnants of the Roman era in York and are situated on the Garden premises. Be sure to check out the Anglican Tower and the ruins of the erstwhile St. Mary’s abbey. 

  • York Museum Gardens are also the city’s Saluting Station (one of only 12 in United Kingdom). Throughout the year, a 21 gun salute is fired and military band marches are held from the gardens to celebrate events related to the British Royal Family.
  • At the entrance of the York Museum, there is a breathtakingly beautiful bed of white roses on a terrace platform white roses being the emblem of Yorkshire.
  • The Museum Gardens are also a great spot for a family picnic and ideal for long walks on a sunny day.

 Spend your lazy afternoons taking a nap here, that is, if the wicked squirrels let you.

 A great place for photography!

Museum Gardens Travel Tips

  • Wheelchair access pathways and restrooms.
  • Refreshment facilities are available in the garden.
  • Pets are allowed on the gardens premises.
  • Drinking alcohol is not allowed inside the gardens.
  • Cycling and ball games are also not allowed in the gardens. 

Entrance Ticket Details For Museum Gardens

  • Although entry is free, some events taking place at the gardens might be charged.

Museum Gardens Hours

  • In Winter, Garden opens at 07.00 am to 06.00 pm

How to Reach Museum Gardens

  • Bus: Theatre Royal (EB) – 1, 2, 5, 5A, 812.
  • Theatre Royal (EE) – 6.

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  • Museum Gardens Address: Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
  • Museum Gardens Contact Number: +44-1904687687
  • Museum Gardens Timing: 10:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Best time to visit Museum Gardens(preferred time): 10:00 am - 04:30 pm
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  • 34.15% of people who visit York include Museum Gardens in their plan

  • 53.91% of people start their Museum Gardens visit around 3 PM - 4 PM

  • People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Museum Gardens

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday

70.41% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Museum Gardens

People normally club together Jorvik Viking Centre and York Theatre Royal while planning their visit to Museum Gardens.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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