Venue Description

This tranquil and historic five acre garden, open from March to December is beautifully laid out in small intimate garden spaces. Originally the kitchen garden for nearby Duncombe Park, the garden was restored and reopened 25 years ago to be a visitor attraction and also a place where people who are finding life challenging can be supported to find strength and purpose through gardening. Visitors are encouraged to relax and enjoy this special place: wander through the Orchard, or discover the medicinal herbs grow by medieval monks. Enjoy specialist collections of irises and clematis or stroll down the 150m long Hot Border. Have lunch and light refreshments at the Vine House Café and shop for plants and gifts in the Plant Centre and Garden Shop. Full disabled access, dogs welcome on leads.

Accessibility

The garden is all on one level and is almost completely step free. There are steps up to the Orchid House within the garden; however the glasshouse also has ramp access with a hand rail. You should allow at least one and a half hours to go round the garden. A small number of wheelchairs are available for loan free of charge. Please pre-book to ensure availability. You can also enjoy our café, plant centre and gift shop. They all have step free access and the plant centre, garden shop and The Vine House Café can be accessed without going into the garden. Garden staff will be pleased to answer any questions you may have during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries please phone 01439 772314 or email us at info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-garden/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/access-to-the-garden/

Awards List

Visit England Quality Rose Marque 2021 TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice 2021

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

Staff and volunteers currently have no specific training but will be working with Access for All in the coming year. This will consist of an accessibility audit to help us improve our facilities and also training.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

We have water bowls for dogs and a dog waste bin situated just outside the garden entrance. The nearest place for exercise off lead is the grounds of Duncombe Park