Breezy Knees Gardens

More garden than garden centre, Breezy Knees unfurls across the flat farmland east of York in a series of themed beds, borders and hidden corners that reward slow wandering. It is the sort of place you arrive at for a plant and leave three hours later, notebook full of ideas and boot loaded with treasures from the adjoining nursery. Colour builds through the season from spring bulbs to high-summer perennials, with quiet paths that feel a world away from the ring road. A proper destination for anyone who loves growing things.

A true horticultural destination rather than a shed of trolleys — Breezy Knees offers a memorable day among beautifully realised gardens, exactly the kind of independent Hunters loves to champion.

• Garden Lovers
• Peace & Quiet
• Photographers
• Seasonal