Visiting Yorkshire Lavender

We have been fortunate to live close enough to a local hidden gem, Yorkshire Lavender at Terrington, York. This is such a firm favourite of ours to visit not just for when the lavender is flowering but the whole season it’s open.

I think the main reason this spot is really something special is down to the breathtaking views that make you feel like you’re staring at an amazing painting. There is just a great feel of open space there amongst the lavender. So the space, views and plants make you feel total calmness. If ever life’s stresses are getting to you then head on up there and any worries will be lifted whilst you’re there. Then there’s the compelling story behind the farm. The owner sadly lost his late wife and decided to take a change of direction for him and his young children and so the Yorkshire Lavender Farm started. You can still bump into the owner who is often spotted in the lavender nursery and seems a very interesting character.

Is it Child friendly?

• There is a lovely, small wooden playpark area. Although it’s not a large playpark, my children can still happily entertain themselves on the swing seat, climbing frame, wooden fort, teepee and sandpits. We often take a ball and play on the field next to the playpark which is adorned by sculptures who are playing a game of cricket.
• What we love about the playpark is it’s tucked away on the opposite side to the cafe and nursery so we feel more relaxed that the children can make noise, play and just be themselves.

• The Cafe serves a good selection of hot and cold food, delicious cakes, ice cream and drinks. Next to the cafe are the toilets complete with baby changing facilities.

• There is also a lavender maze this side of the field and a small well stocked herbal and lavender nursery and lavender gift shop.
• There is a large pond which in Spring the kids were fascinated by the amount of tadpoles they could spot.
• Prices are really affordable. We find a family season pass, being local, the best option. Tickets are priced
• You can make a day of it and finish other local attractions such as Castle Howard.