A PIECE of medieval history – and a slice of Yorkshire heritage - will be among the centrepieces at next year’s Chelsea Flower Show.

Welcome to Yorkshire has unveiled the design for its biggest garden to date and has been inspired by the huge East Window at York Minster

God’s Own County - A Garden for Yorkshire takes its theme from the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in Britain, which is currently undergoing a £20 million restoration.

And it will be a window into a garden which will showcase Yorkshire’s stunning scenery, iconic heritage, industries and skilled tradespeople.

The materials used will reflect the landscape and feature stone pillars carved by York Minster’s masons as well as traditional stone and timber gargoyles and monoliths loaned from historic sites across Yorkshire.

Welcome to Yorkshire chief executive Sir Gary Verity said: "Our presence at the Chelsea Flower Show enables us to showcase Yorkshire to the world and our 2016 entry will be the biggest and best yet.

“This will be our seventh year at Chelsea and we’re delighted to be taking a central plot, ensuring even more visitors see our fantastic garden. Here’s hoping we can bring another gold medal back to Yorkshire next year.”