Well they've done it again!  Nigel Goodwill and his loyal, dedicated team have beaten stiff competition to be awarded category gold attractions winner in the 2011 Yorkshire in Bloom Awards held last night.  And it is not hard to see why when you look at the wonderful gardens and landscape that has been so carefully cultivated and nurtured by Nigel over the years.  Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Vale of York, Yorkshire Lavender can most probably boast the best view in Yorkshire!

The judges comments clearly set Yorkshire Lavender out as the front runner in the prestigious and highly anticipated awards.  Yorkshire in Bloom judges comments read, "Another great Yorkshire attraction well worthy of a visit.  Well laid out 68 acres of grounds still being developed. Well sign posted, free attraction getting four sometimes five bus tours a day. Evening tours also organised.  Talks to visitors throughout the day.  Lavender walks, herbaceous borders, annual beds, mirror pond. Cricket field, Deer park and wonderful views of the Yorkshire countryside who could ask for more?"

Nigel Goodwill, owner of Yorkshire Lavender said, "We are a small family run business operating a very successful visitor attraction, Yorkshire Lavender and a flourishing online retail business, Lavenderworld which markets and sells lavender products right around the world.  We are truly delighted with our win, which follows a long succession of accolades over recent years and we hope to further strengthen and build upon our achievements."

"We never stand still which is why Yorkshire Lavender offers visitors something new every year.  With our ongoing ground development we introduced new themed gardens this year including the Stream Garden, created what I believe to be England?s only lavender Amphitheatre and doubled the size of our Gift Shop and Tea Room following a substantial extension to the building."

"I always say that we are so much more than just a lavender farm and this is true."  This free entry attraction boasts wonderful gardens including a unique Lavender Maze, Mediterranean Dry Garden, Sensory Garden, Purple Patch Garden, The Wibbly Wobbly Way, Bog Garden, Natural Wild Flower Grassland Meadow, probably Yorkshire?s largest hillside Snakes and Ladders, Grass Pyramid, The Lynne Goodwill Memorial Garden, Deer Park and 'Spirit of Yorkshire' Sculpture Park.

Open seven days a week from 10am until 5pm until the end of October Yorkshire Lavender welcomes you to come and see for yourselves just why this attraction wins the hearts of all who make a trip there.  Set in nearly 60 acres within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Autumn colours currently displayed across the gardens are well worth a look as they provide a visual spectacle.

No trip would be complete without sampling the delights of EJ's licensed Tea Room.  Providing a relaxing environment to enjoy sumptuous Yorkshire fayre, why not kick back and relax whilst you enjoy the spectacular panoramic views over the Vale of York.  With a full waitress service serving morning coffees, lunches and afternoon cream teas, come and try for yourself the popular freshly baked lavender scones and famous homemade blueberry and lavender cheesecake.

Browse around the newly extended Gift Shop and enjoy the wide range of unique, quality purple and Lavender products that make the perfect 'something special' for friends and family.  From Yorkshire Lavender?s own unique range of products as well as leading brands, practical gifts, luxury household furnishings including bedding, cushions and towels, books, momentos and a range of specialist lavender foods including biscuits, conserves, honey and beer, there is certainly lots to choose from.

We had a very successful lavender festival on the 9th / 10th July. Many people enjoyed the various cookery and aromatherapy demonstrations that we had on during the course of the weekend, whilst the children were entertained by face painters and balloon modellers and a bouncy castle. Pictures to follow. 

We are pleased to announce that we have won Gold in the Yorkshire in Bloom awards for the fourth year in a row. This is a fantastic achievement and I would like to thank all the staff for all their hard work - www.yorkshireinbloom.co.uk

Lavenderworld.co.uk - our new online shop is now live! Why not have a look and see what you think.

The gardens at Yorkshire Lavender have once again been added to a list of the top gardens in the UK. This time we have been listed as one of the 15 most inspiring gardens in the country to visit by Ideal Home Magazine. Not only that, we are also in the top 5 for Specialist Gardens. This is fantastic news and along with our inclusion in Channel 4's best gardens has made us very pleased indeed!

To complement Yorkshire Lavender, we will soon be launching a new company called Lavenderworld. This will be an online shop selling everything to do with lavender and its colour - purple. Looking for purple bed linen or maybe a purple spatula? Lavenderworld will have it all.

The English Lavender Festival will be held at Yorkshire Lavender on Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th July.  This is a celebration of lavender and herbs and will include talks from herbalists and aromatherapists. Entry is Free.

More informaition can be found here.

We are very pleased to announce that Channel 4 have named Yorkshire Lavender as one of the top gardens to go and visit in the UK. This is great news and I would like to thank all the staff who have helped us to achieve this.

Here is the link to the page: Channel 4 Top Gardens