Located in the stunning North Yorkshire countryside between Ripon and Masham, you’ll find a wonderful mixture of tranquillity, natural beauty, and creativity. The award-winning Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park is a must-visit looking for a unique experience.
A Place of Inspiration and Reflection
Taking inspiration from the mythical Himalayas, the North Yorkshire park covers 45 acres, made up of picturesque gardens, woodland, arboretum, and three lakes. It is home to 90 incredible contemporary sculptures by local and international artists, including a roe deer, a bronze leopard, a mini Stonehenge, and a giant floating magnolia. The sculptures are strategically placed to blend harmoniously with the natural landscape and offer you an opportunity for inspiration and reflection.
Then there is the plant life! The park is home to the largest collection of azaleas, magnolias, and rhododendrons in the North. Furthermore, the valley’s unusual microclimate makes it highly fertile ground for the meconopsis blue poppies. This all makes for a magical burst of colour as you stroll peacefully through the gardens.
As you walk around the park, you may be in need of refreshments. Well, they have got you covered. You can enjoy food and drinks, including teas, coffees, cakes, and tray bakes in the Horsebox and Tearoom. If you are feeling really fancy, you can enjoy a special afternoon tea in the beautiful Buddha Garden.
New for 2026!
Exciting news for this year! There is the installation of over 60 new temporary sculptures as part of the Sculptures in the Landscape exhibition. You will be able to purchase most pieces, and they will be on show until the end of the season.
On 11th and 12th July, there will be a Viking invasion! Re-enactment group Vanaheim will bring the Viking Age to life at the park with an immersive family weekend. Just some of the child-friendly activities that will be on show include:
- Making Viking Shields
- Traditional Craft Demonstrations
- Battle Re-enactments
- Meet Roaming Hunters
For the adults, there will be a beer, mead, and cider tent throughout the weekend.
If Viking Weekend isn’t your thing, the park also runs a number of workshops throughout the season, including Botanical Casting Workshop (4th July), Ceramic Poppies Workshop (1st August), and Ceramic Seed Head Workshop (3rd October).
The season runs from now until 1st November. So make sure you don’t miss out on visiting this wonderfully fun, creative, and inspiring place. For more information about events, ticket prices, and opening times, please visit the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park.
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