Stewart Lane Stillingfleet YORK YO19 6HP Tel: 01904 728506 info@stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens York Contact info@stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk or ring 01904 728506 Opening Times & Admission You can visit from Sunday 1st April 2012 through to Friday 28th September every Wednesday and Friday and the first and third weekend of every month from 1pm - 5pm. Please check the calendar below for exact opening days; we are open on the Green Days! Garden Entry A single visit is £4.50 or 50p for children aged 5-16. You can alternatively purchase an annual Season Ticket, allowing unlimited entry (during normal opening times) for just £10. The garden is free to RHS members on Wednesdays only - we will not be able to accept the card at weekends. Group Visits The gardens and nursery are open to booked visits of 15 people or more.  Groups are welcome in normal opening hours, however if you prefer exclusive access you can come in the evenings or when the garden is closed by arrangement. The price includes entry into the garden and a welcome and introduction from Vanessa Cook.  The nursery will also be open to enable you to take away a piece of the gardenPlease note we do not offer discounts for Group Visits. Should you require refreshments, either tea or coffee and biscuits or wine and nibbles, please let us know in advance and we are more than happy to arrange this for you.  Parking We have ample onsite private parking. Refreshments Homemade cakes and refreshing teas within our courtyard are a must for every visitor. The cafe area in our lovely renovated barn is a place to sit with your coffee, admire the pictures for sale, flick through magazines and gardening books and shelter if it is raining! We also have picnic tables available for your convenience in the grass car park.  It is possible to have lunch in one of the local country pubs, such as The Black Swan in Escrick or The Blacksmiths Arms in Naburn. Playground There is a small playground for our “little visitors”. Dogs Please note that dogs are welcome in the grass car park but not in the gardens.  Guide Dogs are of course welcome in all areas. Come to the garden as often as you like for only £10! We are now offering our regular visitors the chance to purchase one of our annual Season Tickets for just £10 for as many visits as you would like throughout the year (during normal opening times). Private Hire We are delighted to offer private hire of our gardens and cafe area by arrangement.  You can host wonderful garden parties, christenings and meetings here.  Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements. The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) We will be participating once again in the National Garden Scheme on 13th May, 17th June and 2nd  September 2012 and all entry fees will be donated.  All money taken on refreshments on these days will be donated to local charities. The NGS is a registered charity which opens gardens of quality, character and interest to the public. Since 1927 they have raised funds to support nursing and caring charities, and over £25 million in the last 10 years. Gift Vouchers We are now offering gift vouchers in all denominations. These make the perfect present for green fingered enthusiasts.  The gift vouchers make a wonderful gift and can be used for admission or plants in the nursery. Please ask for more information. How to Find Us Click here for a Bing Map to help you find us. Stillingfleet Village lies 6 miles south of York on the B1222.   If approaching from Naburn, once in the village turn right opposite the church, following the signpost to "Lodge Nurseries". If approaching on the A19 south of York, once you have passed through Escrick, follow the brown signs and turn right and follow the road for approximately 2 miles, then turn right into Stillingfleet immediately before the Cross Keys Pub.  Cross the bridge in the village and turn left following the signs for “Lodge Nurseries”. Bus from York Arriva no 42, York to Selby bus - runs hourly. Bus route takes approximately 20 minutes and stops at Stillingfleet church (5 minutes walk to Nursery). Further information can be found from York Travel Enquiry Line 01904 551 400 (8am - 8pm weekdays and Saturdays, and 8am -2pm Sundays). All the information you need for an enjoyable visit, including how to Find Us, our CafeGroup Visits,  and our annual Season Ticket.