Your Harrogate Radio

10:00pm - 6:30am

Email the studio

Stereo MC's

Connected

Listen Live

Goldsborough Hall strikes gold at Yorkshire in Bloom awards

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 08:17

Goldsborough Hall's Paul Ryder (left) and Mark Waller at the Yorkshire in Bloom awards.

Goldsborough Hall's gardens struck gold at this year's Yorkshire in Bloom awards held in Tadcaster.

Head gardener Mark Waller and his team won gold and best medium sized business - and also took home the coveted overall title of Best Business/Tourism 2024.

Every summer, Yorkshire in Bloom judges gardens throughout the county from villages to cities and looks for places that attain their three core pillars of horticultural achievement, environmental responsibility and community participation.

The judges were so impressed with the gardens at Goldsborough Hall that they awarded them Best Business/Tourism for 2024 as well as gold/best medium sized business.

Head gardener Mark Waller said:

“It is such an honour to receive these awards amongst such stiff competition. It really is a team effort to make the gardens at Goldsborough Hall shine throughout the year.

“We host a lot of weddings, events and dinners so the Hall must look its best throughout the year.”

Clare and Mark Oglesby have owned Goldsborough Hall for 19 years and back in 2005 took on a derelict building and abandoned gardens.

Thanks to Mark Waller and his team, Paul and Melly, along with volunteer Gay, the grounds including a large glasshouse and kitchen garden, are in immaculate condition.

Goldsborough Hall is a 16th century Grade II* listed building, situated in the village of Goldsborough, near Knaresborough.

It came to fame in the 1920s as the first family home of Princess Mary, only daughter of King George V, and her husband Viscount Lascelles, heir to the Earl of Harewood.

More from Local News

Harrogate MP speaks out for SEND children in Parliament

Local MP Tom Gordon banged the drum for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) this week, as David Lammy opened the floor for scrutiny on the Youth Justice Reform and Delivery Plan.
Meet the Ripon healer looking to retain 'best in Yorkshire' crown

A Ripon holistic healer who built her business from her bed while battling Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) has been shortlisted for a prestigious Yorkshire award for the second year running.
Ripon voted as Yorkshire's top market destination

Ripon has been voted as Yorkshire's top market town to visit and second in a UK top ten league table.
Harrogate girls finish third in national football finals

Pupils at Saltergate Schools in Harrogate have been crowned the third best girls' primary football team in England after an impressive run to the national finals.
New strategy to address decline of nature across North Yorkshire

A major new strategy has been launched to help to address the decline of nature across North Yorkshire and York.
Pride Party in the Park to be held in Knaresborough

A new family-friendly community event celebrating individuality, creativity and inclusion is set to take place in Knaresborough later this year.
Series of free concerts to start at Valley Gardens this weekend

A summer programme of free live music is returning to parks across the Harrogate district this weekend.
New family support pilot to launch in Harrogate

Families across Harrogate are set to benefit from a new emotional wellbeing and communication programme launching this summer, led by newly-appointed Principle Trust Patron Yasmin Shaheen-Zaffar.
Knaresborough pupil wins surprise tractor visit to school

A pupil at Meadowside Primary School in Knaresborough received a special tractor visit yesterday (Monday) as part of Your Harrogate's latest competition.
Country pub near Harrogate to celebrate fifth birthday

A popular pub between Harrogate and Ripon is set to celebrate its fifth birthday next week.
Council-run Brierley Homes set to report £7.5m loss

Taxpayers may not get money their back from North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making house building company, opposition leaders have warned as details of a £7.5m annual deficit are revealed.
Harrogate man takes on year-long endurance fundraiser for Saint Michael's

A determined Harrogate fundraiser is set to push his physical and mental limits to the extreme in 2026 in aid of Saint Michael’s Hospice.
Yorkshire residents needed for new series of Location, Location, Location

Channel 4's primetime property programme 'Location, Location, Location' is looking for house hunters from across Yorkshire for its new series.
Harrogate care residents join hat knitting appeal for newborn babies

Care residents in Harrogate have joined a community appeal to make hats for newborn babies at Harrogate District Hospital's maternity unit.
Boroughbridge pilates studio vying to be named best in Yorkshire

A Boroughbridge pilates studio is in the running to be named the best in Yorkshire at the Muddy Stilettos Awards.
'Symonds Fest' to celebrate long-serving Richard Taylor headteacher

A special community celebration has been announced in honour of Richard Taylor Primary School headteacher Andrew Symonds, who is set to retire.
Man arrested after serious collision on A658 near Leathley

Police have made an arrest and are requesting more information following a collision on the A658 near Leathley.
Harrogate charity receives £10,000 boost from Morrisons Foundation

A Harrogate charity that supports children with a disabled brother or sister has received a £10,000 cash boost from the Morrisons Foundation.
Five arrested as armed police called to house in Bilton

Police have arrested five people following a report of a disturbance in Harrogate.
Eight players set to leave Harrogate Town as club unveils retained list

Harrogate Town has confirmed its retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.