Helmsley Walled Garden

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4.6

( 8 reviews )

Interior Design, Landscaping, Gardeners

Closed 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM See Hours

Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH, United Kingdom +44 1439-772-314

Helmsley Walled Garden is a beautifully serene space that has been established since 1758, offering a tranquil retreat for visitors to enjoy. Located in the heart of Helmsley, York, the garden is home to stunning apple orchards, vibrant wildflower meadows, and community allotments. It boasts a rich and diverse history, and is a popular destination for those seeking peace and tranquility. Dogs are welcome at the garden, provided they are kept on a leash. The on-site tea room is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing cup of tea or coffee. The garden is currently closed for the season and will reopen on March 1st, 2024. Visitors are encouraged to check their website and social media channels for more information and updates.

Amenities and More

Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Children
- Good for kids
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dog park
Amenities
- Picnic tables
- Public toilet

Reviews

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Vickie brewer

March 22, 2024

Wow, just wow 💛Amazing place, so relaxing and a lovely quiet place for contemplation and reflection. Check out the chickens! 🐔 😀 feed available at the ticket office. …

Carrie taylor

March 22, 2024

On Sunday, 17 September 2023, I had my first visit to Helmsley. I was unpleasantly surprised by awful service in a local bar, which made me fear that this was a village that did not welcome strangers. After wandering around the village and visiting the fascinating church and a bookshop that disappointingly did not sell second hand books, my sister and her husband suggested that we visit this walled garden. My mood was not great after walking around a village that was clearly very popular and yet seemed strangely unwelcoming, and I had lost all appetite for walking around a garden. However we had a delightful cup of tea in the cafe by the garden and this lifted my spirit and my desire to see the garden. I am SO glad I did. The garden is superb. One of the best of its kind I have visited in England. Glorious flowers, plants and fruit trees, wonderful peaceful setting, with the backdrop of the ruined castle, and a place for quiet reflection. Even in late summer, the gardens are outstanding. The chickens here have a happy and privileged life! I love walled gardens. And this one is very special. As the garden was closing when we left I had only a very short time to visit the bookshop but it was wonderful, as was the lady working there and selling tickets to the garden. Could have bought many things in the excellent shop (huge stock of jams, chutneys, sauces etc), which contained a small but excellent collection of books and some wonderful greeting cards and other things. As it was I made an impulse buy of a beautiful framed colour print of the garden, only £20. Wonderful place. Will come again soon I hope with my children.

David mayers

March 22, 2024

Visited the wall garden on one of the fine sunny days and loved it. The volunteers are very friendly and obviously love their work. It is a great place to just sit and watch nature. Their policy of being able to walk on the grass and touch and smell the plants make for a very pleasant visit. It is an RHS member garden if visiting on Wednesdays.

Glaucy mancini

March 22, 2024

Beautiful Tranquil Gardens Situated in the Yorkshire village of Helmsley Close to the Castle are the wonderful walled gardens. I remember visiting these gardens over 20 years ago when they were little more than recently cleared borders and a dilapidated greenhouse. Fast forward 20 years and the gardens have now matured and flourished. Highlights include the veg garden, the central long herbaceous border, apple trees and peonies. The garden changes with the seasons and no matter what time of year you visit there is always something to see.

Laurencio ronquillo

March 22, 2024

Chose a really hot day to visit. Used Gardeners World 2 for 1 deal to get in which made entry price OK. Walled Gardens are stunning. A lot of work going on to replant them in various parts. …

Galen watts

March 22, 2024

We visit The Walled Gardens a few times every year. The changes since we first started visiting have been amazing. It's simple to see how loved the gardens are by all of the volunteers who give their time. This came to total fruition when it was used for a part bit in the recent 'The Secret Garden'...recognised immediately by our Eagle eyed 9 year old. The cafe has evolved leaps and bounds providing delicious fare. Equally wonderful are the lawn areas where you could easily picnic. A gorgeous jewel in Helmsleys crown!

Brian ling

March 22, 2024

Beautiful plant selections and good to see 'not perfect'. Great orchards and community plots too. The café is well worth a visit, sitting under the grape vines with great food made for a lovely lunch!

Rick orvella

March 22, 2024

Beautiful little gardens. It was lovely to walk around with our 1year old. She was loving the flowers. There are some nice areas to sit down and listen to the birds. You can also admire the view of the Helmsley castle. I just think that they are rather small and £8 per person is on an expensive side when you think how small they are. Probably take a good half an hour to see everything. But still beautiful gardens.