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- [Burying Spring, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/burying-spring-by-andrew-jackson/): Now that we have welcomed the Autumn Equinox, the garden is progressing at a gentler rate. The borders are developing striking red and golden hues, enhanced by warm late-afternoon sunlight. It makes for a wonderful place to meet friends for a mindful stroll, while taking in all that the transition of the seasons has to
- [Passing it On, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/passing-it-on-by-andrew-jackson/): Passing it On One of my favourite moments this summer did not involve an extraordinary plant or an immaculate border. It happened beside the vegetable beds. A small boy had stopped completely still, watching a bumblebee disappear deep into the flowers of a runner bean. After a long silence, he looked up at his grandmother
- [The Long Work of Growing, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-long-work-of-growing-by-andrew-jackson/): This month our resident writer, Andrew Jackson, has treated us to an enchanting poem full of gratitude and nostalgia for this gentle space. We encourage you to find a quiet corner, take some time for yourself, and allow Andrew's words to carry you through the garden... The Long Work of Growing The walls are
- [A Brief Cartography of Scent and Sound, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/a-brief-cartography-of-scent-and-sound-by-andrew-jackson/): This month, Andrew's blog takes on a new dimension with a fascinating piece about the garden from the perspective of a bee! Enjoy! A Brief Cartography of Scent and Sound I arrive low, under the lip of the wall, where the air is already warmer than the fields beyond. It lifts me without asking, a
- [Held in Light and Wind: Early Spring at Helmsley, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/held-in-light-and-wind-early-spring-at-helmsley-by-andrew-jackson/): Our Easter gift to you... More beautiful words from our resident writer, Andrew Jackson. We hope you can steal a moment to relax and let Andrew's words work their magic as they transport you through the garden. Over to Andrew... There are mornings at the turning of March into April when the earth seems to
- [Impact Report 2025-2026](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/impact-report-2025-2026/): Over 26,000 visitors enjoyed the garden in 2025 and this revenue stream continues to support the work that we continue to deliver and develop for our local community. What has become evident throughout the last 12 months is that we need to continue to adapt our approach to ensure we support those that need the
- [Within Warm Walls: The Returning Light at Helmsley Walled Garden, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/within-warm-walls-the-returning-light-at-helmsley-walled-garden-by-andrew-jackson/): It's time to open the gates wide and welcome you back to the garden. We are almost out of the dark cloak of winter and ready to embrace new beginnings and the cheerful hues of springtime flowers, and, of course, lighter evenings. On that note, our resident writer, Andrew Jackson, has written a beautiful piece
- [Where Spring Waits Behind Stone Walls, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/where-spring-waits-behind-stone-walls-by-andrew-jackson/): Welcome to our first blog post of 2026! We are thrilled to bring you Andrew Jackson's most recent piece of writing, inspired by our beautiful garden. We recommend making yourself comfortable and letting Andrew's words gently guide you out of the darkness of the winter months, and be a reminder that there is an element
- [The Garden Beneath the Cold: Midwinter Reflections from Helmsley’s Walls by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-garden-beneath-the-cold-midwinter-reflections-from-helmsleys-walls-by-andrew-jackson/): Here is our final blog post of 2025. We are very fortunate to have recently welcomed Andrew Jackson to the garden as our resident writer. And now each month we eagerly await his latest words, which transport us through the garden and remind us of the importance of taking time out of our often hectic
- [When the Garden Breathes Out, by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/when-the-garden-breathes-out-by-andrew-jackson/): As we approach the winter solstice, we allow nature to guide us into a period of rest and evaluation. The garden has played its part and is now ready to nurture what lies within the soil, just as we can look inwards and feel enriched by taking time for ourselves. We hope this latest blog
- [The Orchard Inside the Walls by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-orchard-inside-the-walls-by-andrew-jackson/): Now that we're in the midst of autumn, we're delighted to bring you another seasonal instalment from our resident writer, Andrew Jackson. We recommend finding a warm and cosy corner, make a cup of tea, then settle in and allow Andrew's words to be your portal into the garden as its summer offerings begin to
- ['The Slow Turn' by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-slow-turn-by-andrew-jackson/): Our September blog post by resident writer, Andrew Jackson, invites you to immerse yourself in the garden's cyclical transformation. Bask in the soft early autumn light, breathe in the fragrant dew on windfallen fruit, and let the gentle birdsong surround you, accompanied by the occasional snap of a seedhead in the warm afternoon sun. Over
- [Guest Post: Helmsley Walled Garden Through the Seasons: A Year in a Yorkshire Eden by Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-helmsley-walled-garden-through-the-seasons-a-year-in-a-yorkshire-eden-by-andrew-jackson/): Foreword by Helmsley Walled Garden. Andrew Jackson is an insightful writer and accomplished gardener who has been featured on BBC Gardeners' World. He excels at nurturing diverse plants and designing striking gardens that showcase his expertise and profound bond with nature. Andrew imparts his experiences and wisdom through his writing, motivating readers with actionable gardening
- [‘Up the Garden Path’ Helmsley Walled Garden Paths Appeal 2025](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/up-the-garden-path-helmsley-walled-garden-paths-appeal-2025/): Take a walk with us... ‘Up the Garden Path’ When Alison Ticehurst pushed open the doors to this forgotten garden in 1994, she found no trace of the beautiful lawns, herbaceous borders, and kitchen garden that would have been part of this classic 18th-century walled garden 200 years previously. Helmsley Walled Garden circa 1994 Engaging
- [Stockist Spotlight: Helmsley Walled Garden - Where Craft and Community Bloom](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/stockist-spotlight-helmsley-walled-garden-where-craft-and-community-bloom/): We are honoured to have stocked Frafra baskets in our Garden Shop for almost one year. All Frafra baskets are handwoven in Ghana, practicing traditional skills and techniques, using sustainable Veta Vera grass. Their mission is to ''provide high-quality woven products, bringing about meaningful change for every weaver and ensuring weaving continues for generations to
- [Helmsley Walled Garden receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/helmsley-walled-garden-receive-the-kings-award-for-voluntary-service/): We at Helmsley Walled Garden and our dedicated volunteers are immensely grateful to have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. This prestigious accolade is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE. Nurturing people and plants are key values at the
- [Our award-winning Alpine Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/our-award-winning-alpine-garden/): We are over the moon that Helmsley Walled Garden has won the Silver Gilt award at the prestigious Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2024 for our alpine creation. This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible volunteers who created a beautiful alpine show garden in Harrogate that
- [Guest Post: Trustee Nicola Saunders shares her thoughts on two special books and awakening green fingers](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-awakening-green-fingers/): Photographs by Helmsley Walled Garden/Nicola Saunders Nicola Saunders, Director of Environmental Responsibility & Innovation at Arts Council England and one of our trustees can’t resist buying beautiful books. Nicola has spent over 20 years working in the publishing industry, initially on Peter Rabbit and other children’s characters at Penguin, followed by publishing art books at
- [Guest Post: Cosy Cottage on the power of nature](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-cosy-cottage-on-the-power-of-nature/): Photographs by Clara Challoner Walker Cosy Cottage began in the kitchen of a 350-year old cottage. Picture it. A cosy cottage set in North Yorkshire’s Howardian Hills, not too far away from our very own Helmsley Walled Garden, which incidentally, has been a firm favourite weekend retreat for Cosy Cottage Founder Clara Challoner Walker and
- [5 ways to improve your soil](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/5-ways-to-improve-your-soil/): Soil health is an important factor in how your garden performs or copes with adverse weather conditions. It affects the nutrient availability, capacity to retain water, and overall structure, all of which supports healthy plant growth. A well-balanced and nourished foundation is a great starting point for creating a thriving garden ecosystem. Incorporate organic matter
- [Guest Post: Pignut's Garden Recipe](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-pignuts-garden-recipe/): Photograph by Mollie Rose Photography Tom and Laurissa opened Restaurant Pignut in Helmsley in 2023. After working at the now-closed Rattle Owl in York, they wanted to have their own place. I sampled their tasting menu in their very early days, and finding out that they were new to the Helmsley area, invited them to
- [Open gates - Friday, 1st March 2024](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/open-gates-friday-1st-march-2024/): Not long now and we'll be throwing our gates open and welcoming all of you back to our garden on the 1st March, with free entry for all on our first day of opening! 2024 is going to be a very exciting year for us, what with our lottery fund news and setting up our
- [Guest Post: Practicing mindfulness](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-practicing-mindfulness/): With foreword by Helmsley Walled Garden: Our resident artist Clare, can be spotted most days, situated amongst the plant life. Studying the way the light hits certain petals, and the depth of colour found in the garden, Clare's work shows us that there is beauty to be found in all seasons. She has been painting
- [We've been awarded National Lottery funding!](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/weve-been-awarded-national-lottery-funding/): We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded £130,000 in National Lottery funding to support our work with our local community through volunteering opportunities at the garden. The Lottery funding will be used to set up and run Learning to Grow, a new thee-year programme, which sits alongside our mentoring programme, Over the
- [Garden Recipe: A gratin of Swiss chard for Christmas](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden-recipe-a-gratin-of-swiss-chard-for-christmas/): Rainbow chard seems to be the only vegetable in my patch at home, that has managed to withstand torrid heat, floods of rain, and even our recent snow and ice this year. I would love it even without its displays of resilience though. As do the caterpillars, sadly. Chard is a wonderful vegetable with an
- [Guest Post: Creating a wildlife pond](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-creating-a-wildlife-pond/): With foreword by June: Thank you to Rachel, from Bradshaws Direct, who has written this month’s guest blogpost. Helmsley Walled Garden used a range of materials from Bradshaws to help create our first wildlife pond, now teeming with life and full of healthy native British water plants. Many of you will be familiar with our
- [Five ways to look after your winter well-being](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/five-ways-to-look-after-your-winter-well-being/): The evenings are drawing in and its nearly time to embrace the winter. But for some, that can be easier said than done. With the shortening of the days, lack of light can disrupt our internal body clocks. Acording to research, when you get your light is just as important as how much light you
- [Gardening Tasks to Do Before Winter Sets In](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/gardening-tasks-to-do-before-winter-sets-in/): Autumn is the perfect time to get out into the garden for several reasons. When the rain is not endlessly, well, raining, the cooler temperatures make it much more pleasant to work outside compared to the heat of summer. Many plants and flowers are still thriving and it's an opportunity to enjoy the garden before
- [Guest Post: Raising funds for the community, by turning surplus apples into juice](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/kirkby-fruit-project-raising-funds-for-the-community-by-turning-surplus-apples-into-juice/): Kirkby Fruit Project, a volunteer-led project to stop locally grown fruit from going to waste, has been turning unwanted apples into delicious juice and cider for over ten years. Their mission is not only to prevent fruit from rotting on the ground but also to give back to their local community. The abundance of unwanted
- [Garden Recipe: Comfrey liquid feed](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden-recipe-comfrey-liquid-feed/): Comfrey fertiliser is a game-changer when it comes to nourishing your plants and vegetables. This organic wonder is packed with nutrients that promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Making your own liquid feed is sustainable and eco-friendly as it reduces the need for chemical-based fertilisers. We only use comfrey fertiliser, alongside horse manure and compost
- [Choosing plants for climate change](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/choosing-plants-for-climate-change/): Today’s post explores which plants to choose to help make a positive impact on climate change. As temperatures continue to rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, the delicate balance of our ecosystems is being disrupted. Species are struggling to adapt to these changes, and many are facing the threat of extinction. This loss
- [Garden Recipe: Plum cake](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden-recipe-plum-cake/): Like many fruit, a plum out of season is hardly worth it. And so each year I eagerly anticipate their arrival in August. Although I feverishly collect new recipes, when it comes to it, I still end up making the same three plum recipes on rote. Comforting familiar things that just seem to fit with
- [Guest Post: Learn Herbalism through your senses](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-learn-herbalism-through-your-senses/): Foreword by Helmsley Walled Garden Herbs have a rich and fascinating history spanning centuries. From their culinary and medicinal uses to their cultural significance, herbs have played a vital role in human civilisation. In fact, the concept of a physics garden, where science and nature intersect, can be traced back to ancient times when people
- [Guest Post: Mires Beck Nursery, their story](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-mires-beck-nursery-their-story/): With foreword by Helmsley Walled Garden Helmsley Walled Garden has been buying plants from Mires Beck Nursery for over five years now. We are extremely proud to be associated with this fabulous social enterprise. We hold many of the same values and know we are supplying our visitors with top quality plants at a good
- [Guest Post: Forest of Flowers](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/guest-post-forest-of-flowers-2/): With foreword by Helmsley Walled Garden: "Sourcing products for our Garden Shop is very exciting. We try to source from local and UK suppliers, as sustainably as possible, and with businesses (people!) that we feel closely align to our own values. We’ve recently introduced a number of new local suppliers to our shelves, to give
- [Five simple ways to promote biodiversity in your garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/5-simple-ways-to-promote-biodiversity-in-your-garden/): It doesn’t take much to see the impact of climate change. The last two years are a prime example. This time last year, the Garden had seen five months of solid sunshine and many of the plants struggled with the lack of water. The Garden faces challenges with water pressure, so we don’t have a
- [Save the date - Summer Community Day](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/save-the-date-summer-community-day/): 26th August 2023 It’s never been more important to get out into nature. Backed up by numerous studies, being outdoors, in a green space, can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. Through our work with volunteers, we know how important fostering a sense of community is and we're really enjoying bringing people together
- [Gardening as a form of therapy](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/gardening-as-therapy/): Gardening is a therapy for all of us. That’s a bold statement, isn’t it? Research conducted by The Mental Health Foundation finds that people who display connectedness to nature, tend to be happier and find more meaning in life. The report states that: “‘Connectedness’ is our individual way to feel emotionally connected to the natural
- [Helmsley Walled Garden Community Day](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/helmsley-walled-garden-community-day/): Save the date – 10th June 2023 We’re kicking off the summer with a community event day on Saturday, 10th June. Everyone is welcome. Learn a new hobby and try your hand at willow-weaving in the morning, taking home a new skill and an ornament. Practice your picnicking prowess ahead of National Picnic Week -
- [Willow weaving in the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/willow-weaving-in-the-garden/): Willow weaving is one of the world's most ancient crafts and we're delighted to be offering a series of workshops from June through to October. There are a a variety of things that can be woven from willow, whether that's garden ornaments, baskets, hedges or plant supports. We've partnered with Janice Burley, from Down 2
- [March 2023 - open doors again](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/march-2023-open-doors-again/): Somehow or other it is March and the garden is open to visitors. For all January seemed to go on forever, time has moved swiftly towards the moment when the gates open to welcome you all back. Worryingly, it has been very dry and we could badly do with some rain. It seems madness to
- [We're welcoming the Easter bunny](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/were-welcoming-the-easter-bunny/): The Easter bunny (who needs a name) will be making an early appearance on Saturday 8th April from 10am till 3pm at the garden. You can join her for games, crafts and competition and an Easter trail around the garden. Helmsley's very own Town Crier will be joining the merriment to make it a day
- [Snippets of spring](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/snippets-of-spring/): This is a short video by North York Moors National Park Authority showcasing the park and we are in it. Good to remind ourselves that longer days are on the way. Watch and enjoy. https://youtu.be/HkwX91KGFtE
- [Clare Belbin courses to book](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/clare-belbin-courses-to-book/): Check out our What's on page for news of new courses tutored by artist in residence Clare Belbin. Two day courses on painting and drawing are now available to book on our website. She will also have an exhibition of her work, primarily inspired by her work here in the garden here in July. All
- [February 2023 - Almost opening](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/february-2023-almost-opening/): We are just a week away from opening on 1st March. Our volunteers are back and working away cutting back and weeding. The early snowdrops are up and flowering, later varieties are pushing their noses through with as yet unopened flower buds. I’ve seen one solitary crocus so far and the winter aconites are flowering
- [Mad March Charity Ball - UPDATE](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/mad-march-charity-ball-update/): As of 11am today February 14th, you can now book for the ball via our website. Just go to our What's on page and click on the booking button. Join us for live music and dancing, welcome fizz and a three course meal all for £70.00. At The Feathers Hotel in Market Place Helmsley, the
- [The Vine House Café is open](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-vine-house-cafe-is-open/): Hurrah, delicious coffee and cake and mouth-watering lunches are back on the menu as The Vine House Café opens on Friday 3rd February at 10am. Throughout February, the café will be open from 10am till 3.30pm Tuesday to Sunday and serving lunches from 11am till 3pm. Don't miss it.
- [Looking to build our trustee team](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/looking-to-build-our-trustee-team/): Helmsley Walled Garden is a beautiful and historic walled garden in the North York Moors National Park. It has been welcoming visitors for over 25 years and has become a special place, treasured by visitors and volunteers alike. We are passionate about improving people’s mental and physical health by demonstrating the life enhancing impact of
- [Robson Green's Weekend Adventures](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/robson-greens-weekend-adventures/): We were delighted to be on BBC2 this week as part of Robson Green's Weekend Adventures where he travels round the north east visiting places new and old and spending time with friends and family. He and former England footballer Jill Scott visited the garden to chat about the benefits of gardening and sample some
- [Mad March Ball](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/mad-march-ball/): Helmsley Walled Garden is having a fundraising ball on Saturday March 25th 2023. All profits will go towards supporting the work of Helmsley Walled Garden. Tickets cost £70 each or you can book a table for eight for £560. So join us for a delicious three course meal, music and dancing. For all queries and to
- [December 2022 - The end of the year](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/december-2022-the-end-of-the-year/): Somehow or other here we are in December again. It has been a roller coaster of a year, incredibly busy and such a satisfying year in terms of making progress in the garden. One the downside the lack of water through the summer was a strain on the garden. There was a lot of hand
- [January 2023 - Time for hibernation](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/january-2023-time-for-hibernation/): Here we are again at the start of a new year, wondering what it will bring and perhaps thinking that this will really be the year we get hold of our gardens, build that water feature or upgrade the greenhouse or take out that shrub that sees to do nothing and put something else in
- [November 2022 - The rain it raineth all around](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/november-the-rain-it-raineth-all-around/): Wow is it ever raining now? Not that I’m complaining, we still desperately need the rain to top up water levels in the garden. Not to mention in the Beck and the Rye in Helmsley plus all the other rivers and reservoirs across North Yorkshire and the rest of the country with the possible exception
- [Cosy Candlelit Lunches](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/cosy-candlelit-lunches/): Thought that might just catch your eye. Join us this winter in our newly renovated Orchid House and enjoy a two-course lunch, drink and garden entry for £19.95. Friends and residents' pass holders pay just £14.95. Menu choices include Vine House Dahl, a Proper Good Pie and a changing special for each week. Desserts include
- [Moth Night](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/moth-night-2/): We held the second of our fascinating moth nights this week. Our chief moth expert David came in the night before and set up three traps around the garden in Alison's garden, thee Foliage Border and just outside the Orchid House. Given the time of year, the moths found were not in such numbers as
- [Rhodes Roots and Remedies announces course dates for 2023](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/rhodes-roots-and-remedies-announces-course-dates-for-2023/): Medical herbalist Megan Rhodes has announced the course dates for 2023 for her popular Four Seasons of Herbal remedies courses. Herbs have been used as natural remedies for centuries and our understanding of their therapeutic properties has expanded during that time. Four Seasons is a multi-sensory experience of seasonal herbs and remedy making. Each course
- [Flora and Thread comes to Helmsley Walled Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/flora-and-thread-comes-to-helmsley-walled-garden/): Flora and Thread: A Tent for Joseph Banks, Sydney Parkinson and Daniel Solander is an exhibition celebrating the plant hunting of Sir Joseph Banks, the drawing of Sydney Parkinson and the taxonomic work of Daniel Solander when they accompanied Captain Cook on the Endeavour to Australia. Calling at ports in South America, Tahiti, New Zealand
- [October 2022 – Britain in Bloom](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/october-2022-britain-in-bloom/): This month is when June in her capacity as a judge goes to London to take part in the annual awards ceremony for Britain in Bloom. Now I confess I had precious little idea of what Britain in Bloom was about. I had a vision of ladies in hats and twee flower borders and I
- [September 2022 - Harvest time](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/september-2022-harvest-time/): It’s September and we are deep into the harvest season of all the produce we’ve grown over the year. From the Kitchen Garden come beans, courgettes, marrows, chard, spinach, cavolo nero, potatoes, onions, shallots, garlic, carrots and beetroot with parsnips, leeks and pumpkins still to come. We’ve grown tomatoes, cucumbers and aubergines in the Salad
- [Painting in the Garden with Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/painting-in-the-garden-with-clare-belbin/): Delighted to say that a spare place has become available on this course. If you would like to take advantage of it, click here for more details and booking.
- [Moth Night](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/moth-night/): The garden had its first ever moth night on 28th July. The light traps were set by David Brewster and David Sales outside the Orchid House, in the orchard and in Alison's Garden and the contents investigated, counted and identified the following morning. A selection of moths could be viewed over the morning and all
- [The Vine House Café](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-vine-house-cafe/): The heat has finally taken its toll on the wonderful staff of The Vine House Café and they are working with a skeleton staff today. Sadly that means no hot food but they are still serving drinks and light snacks so come and enjoy a long cold drink, some cake and a beautiful view.
- [August - Sit back and enjoy the colour](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/august-sit-back-and-enjoy-the-colour/): Thinking on from my last blog about enjoying what the garden has to offer I took myself for a walk down the Hot Border and it didn’t fail to deliver for me. We’ve been moving quite a lot of plants around in the Hot Border and also dividing some of the plants that have outgrown
- [July - Trying to catch up](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/july-2022-trying-to-catch-up/): I don’t know if one can try to catch up ferociously, but if it is indeed a thing then I am trying to catch up ferociously. The reason, why Covid of course. After managing to avoid it for over two years, it finally caught up with me via my husband’s cricket team who all started
- [Join our team](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/join-our-team/): Part-time seasonal kiosk assistant at Helmsley Walled Garden We are looking for someone to join our dynamic team at the garden. We need a positive and motivated individual, used to working with the public for Sunday cover at Helmsley Walled Garden. You will be working alongside our kiosk volunteers and assisting in the garden shop
- [May - Labyrinths in the garden and beyond](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/may-labyrinths-in-the-garden-and-beyond/): I did two things this week that I don’t do often enough. I walked round the garden first thing and, on another morning en route to work, I took a detour to the Troy maze up near Dalby. Dalby Turf or Troy Maze is just one of eight turf mazes situated in the countryside around
- [June - Laburnum and iris](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/june-laburnum-and-iris/): The Iris Border has really started to bloom this week, the peonies are opening up and (the bit I am most proud of), after a prodigious prune through the winter, the Laburnum Arch is looking beautiful. It’s not quite in the full shape I want, but I can admit, now that it is in bloom,
- [The Vine House Café is not serving hot food today](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/1403-2/): 12th June 2022 The Vine House Café will only be able to serve cakes, their delicious scones and drinks today due to staff shortages. They'll be back to normal next week.
- [February - getting ready to welcome our visitors](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/february-getting-ready-to-welcome-our-visitors/): Opening day on March 2nd is drawing closer and the pace of activity is increasing exponentially. We welcomed our garden volunteers back at the beginning of February and they have been as busy as an army of Trojans in bringing the garden back to life after its winter slumbers. Not that all was quiet over
- [March - sculpture, herbs and wool](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/march-sculpture-herbs-and-wool/): In a bit of a first we opened the garden for the year in early March. It was something of a gamble because, as we all know, the weather in Yorkshire can be a bit, well, pernickety at this time of year. In truth it has been a bit rainy, but we have had plenty
- [April - the cruellest month?](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/april-the-cruellest-month/): Today is April 1st and as I write it is sleeting outside. Ten minutes ago it was brilliant sunshine and I drove to work in a blizzard. T S Eliot wasn’t joking when he said April was the cruellest month although he was talking about lilacs rather than seedlings. But our seedlings in the cold
- [Robyn joins the team](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/robyn-joins-the-team/): We are delighted to welcome Robyn Hancock to the staff as assistant volunteer coordinator on completing her training with WRAGS (Work and Retrain as A Gardener Scheme), part of the Working For Gardeners Association (WFGA). She received her certificate of graduation from Rebecca Moore-Yelland, Regional Manager for WRAGS after working for a year at Helmsley
- [December - The end of the year](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/december-2021-the-end-of-the-year/): I think time has become a completely elastic medium in that in one sense it seems ages since we opened again back in April and yet I cannot quite fathom how it is now December and I am looking at Christmas and the end of the year. The garden is now wearing its winter frock.
- [November - Business as usual](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/november-2021-business-as-usual/): It’s November and for the first time, we – along with The Vine House Café and the Garden Shop - are open through November and up until December 19th. The clocks have gone back and the evenings are drawing in. The Vine House will finish serving at 3pm and last entry to the garden will
- [Looking ahead](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/january-2022-looking-ahead/): And here we are back in January with the year ahead of us. I have no idea what it will bring and I make no predictions. I can only say that I may be able to make one or two horticultural ones. Even those are weather dependent, although things invariably catch up if they have
- [Almost time to open](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/february-2022-almost-time-to-open/): Opening day on March 2nd is drawing closer and the pace of activity is increasing exponentially. We welcomed our garden volunteers back at the beginning of February and they have been as busy as an army of Trojans in bringing the garden back to life after its winter slumbers. Not that all was quiet over
- [Garden photography workshop](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden-photography-workshop/): Ryedale Garden Photography workshops are back this spring and autumn with a range of different events at the region’s best gardens. The small group photography workshops are led by experienced photographer Dave Bakes. They are great opportunity to dust of that camera which has been sitting on the shelf since Christmas. Whether you are totally
- [Plant a tree for the Jubilee](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/plant-a-tree-for-the-jubilee/): We were delighted to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Jo Ropner to the garden to plant a tree for the Queen's Green Canopy as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a unique tree planting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 which invites people from across
- [Make your own herbal remedies here](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/make-your-own-herbal-remedies-here/): In our programme of courses for this year, we are delighted to welcome Meghan Rhodes to the garden. Meghan is a qualified herbal medicine practitioner and founder of Rhodes Roots & Remedies and throughout the year she will be running one day workshops on herbal remedies. The use of herbs as natural remedies is as
- [Sculpture at the garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/sculpture-at-the-garden/): This year we have an exciting collection of pieces installed in the garden by local artist Bill Harling. They are all available for sale directly from Bill himself and the kiosk can supply anyone interested in both a price list and details of how to contact Bill. The pieces reflect the spirit of the garden;
- [Join our board of trustees](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/join-our-board-of-trustees/): We are looking for a new trustee to join our board here at Helmsley Walled Garden. All our trustees are volunteers and their work is essential for the smooth running and development of the garden. We need a trustee with knowledge, skills and experience gained in a commercial/retail environment. Experience in strategic planning is highly
- [It's official, we're a Hidden Gem](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/its-official-were-a-hidden-gem/): We are absolutely over the moon to have been awarded the accolade of Hidden Gem by Visit England for the first time ever. Visit England assess us by mystery shopper (someone with years of experience working in the tourism industry) every year in order to retain our quality attraction status. An attraction has to be
- [Don't mention Christmas...](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/dont-mention-christmas/): This year has swept past, seemingly faster than the speed of light. Christmas is on the horizon and the Garden Shop has lots of great gift ideas. From books to candles, from mugs to socks, from prints to tea towels and from colouring books for young and old to chocolate, biscuits and even a North
- [The clocks have gone back....](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/the-clocks-have-gone-back/): The extra hour's snooze time was more than welcome last night but now the days are short. So both the garden, the garden shop and The Vine House Café will all be closing earlier. The Vine House will finish serving at 3pm and last entry to the garden will also be at 3pm. Garden gates
- [October 2021 - Autumn has arrived](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/october-2021-autumn-has-arrived/): Well there is certainly a nip in the air now and we have had enough rain to satisfy the most thirsty of plants. The autumn colour is intensifying, particularly in Alison’s Garden where the Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica) is turning several shades of claret, ruby and crimson and the leaves of Stag’s Horn Sumach (Rhus
- [September 2021 - Not going anywhere](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/september-2021-not-going-anywhere/): I’m writing this column from home. I’m having a “staycation” or as we used to call it, not going anywhere. I’m loving it. My garden has been a little neglected (ok, well a lot if you really must know) and gardening at home has been a joy and a pleasure. I have been weeding and
- [August 2021 - All hands to the deck](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/august-2021-all-hands-to-the-deck/): It’s early August and as I write the rain is lashing against the windows of the office. Gardening outdoors has been officially abandoned for the day and indoor activity for our garden volunteers beckons. We have another small group of volunteers who don’t often get a mention. But right now they are working on a
- [Winter opening at the garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/winter-opening-at-the-garden/): We go onto winter opening times and prices from 1st November until the end of March 2022. Entrance will be £6.00 (£7.00 Gift Aid). Opening days remain the same, Wednesday to Sunday. The garden will open at 10am as usual but as the nights draw in closing times will change. Last entry in November will
- [Bernard Sunley Foundation award](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/bernard-sunley-foundation-award/): We are profoundly grateful to The Bernard Sunley Foundation who have donated £5,000 towards the renovation of The Orchid House. Work will be starting at the end of October and visitors will see scaffolding going up soon. To everyone who has donated and supported us in raising the funds for this work, a very big
- [Helmsley Arts Centre best in the North East](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/helmsley-arts-centre-best-in-the-north-east/): We are thrilled to hear that our friends at Helmsley Arts Centre (HAC) have been awarded the Northern Enterprise Award in the category Best Performing Arts Venue 2021, North East. Like Helmsley Walled Garden, HAC has a very small staff team who work with a team of dedicated and loyal volunteers to bring cinema, live
- [Mires Beck Nursery award winners at Rural Business Awards](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/1012-2/): We are absolutely delighted to hear that Mires Beck who grow plants for our plant centre have been named best charity at the UK Northern regional finals of the Rural Business Awards. Following the impressive achievement at the regional final, Mires Beck Nursery will now go on to represent the North at the national final of
- [We're looking for someone](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/were-looking-for-someone/): Helmsley Walled Garden are looking for a self-employed person, able to work from home to provide administrative and bookkeeping support for the Board and staff. Access to and knowledge of appropriate software including QuickBooks and Microsoft Office is essential. Expected hours up to 20 hours per month. The suggested tasks are as follows; • minute
- [RHS Partner Garden of the Year 2021 - Vote Now!](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/rhs-partner-garden-of-the-year-2021-vote-now/): As an RHS Partner Garden, we are joining with the Royal Horticultural Society, Britain’s biggest gardening charity, in asking the nation to choose the RHS Partner (Feel Good) Garden of 2021 We know visiting gorgeous gardens is a great way to lift your mood and leave you feeling good. Exercise and connection with nature have
- [Orpheus rescheduled](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/orpheus-rescheduled/): Owing to inclement weather and England getting to the finals of Euro 2021 the performance of Orpheus originally scheduled for July 11th has now been moved to Sunday July 25th. This is a modern reinterpretation of the Orpheus story. Dave is single. He’s stood at the bar. Eurydice is a tree nymph. And Bruce Springsteen
- [July 2021 - halfway through the year](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/july-2021-halfway-through-the-year/): I’m feeling as I usually do by this stage of the growing year, too much to do and not enough hours in the day. It’ll be calmer next week. All the annuals will be in the ground and there will be a chance to take stock (not too long but a chance nonetheless) as we
- [June - What the weather brings...](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/june-what-the-weather-brings/): T S Eliot famously wrote that April was the cruellest month, but he never saw this May. It has been a challenging month, officially the wettest May since records began. It is also unseasonably cold and whilst everyone who gardens knows the part weather plays through the seasons, current low day time temperatures mean that
- [Late May Bank Holiday](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/late-may-bank-holiday/): The Garden along with The Vine House Café and The Garden Shop will be open on Bank Holiday Monday 31st May so do feel free to drop by for that vital piece of cake, a lovely cuppa and a beautiful garden. There are now plants in the plant centre and the Garden Shop is full
- [May - Everything in the garden is blooming](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/may-everything-in-the-garden-is-blooming/): It’s that time of year when everything takes off and if you dawdle, you’re left lying in a heap as your garden romps away without you. Personally, I don’t mind too much at home. We stop mowing the grass, just cutting a few paths to the important parts – the bottom of the garden, the
- [Our latest appeal - help us renovate the Orchid House](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/our-latest-appeal-help-us-renovate-the-orchid-house/): The Orchid House at Helmsley Walled Garden is one of the original glasshouses that would have been part of this working garden at its inception in 1759. It is a particularly beautiful building and overlooks the whole garden from its raised position at the south end of the colourful hot border. The Orchid House was
- [Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/bank-holiday-monday-3rd-may/): The Garden along with The Vine House Café and The Garden Shop will be open on Bank Holiday Monday, so do feel free to drop by for that vital piece of cake, a lovely cuppa and a beautiful garden. See you then.
- [April - We are open!](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/april-we-are-open/): April is here and we are thrilled to be open again. Every season has particular joys for me and if I were pushed to pick my favourite I would say early autumn. The scent of autumn, the long evenings with fabulous sunsets and harvest moons, the whisper of a chill in the air and the
- [News from the garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/news-from-the-garden/): We are open The garden is now open to visitors alongside the plant centre, gift shop and of course The Vine House Café. Molly, Sam, Sue and Nigel are giving the café the spring clean of its life so that it gleams with welcome. New seating will also ensure correct social distancing for everyone. The
- [Plant Centre news](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/plant-centre-news/): This year in the plant centre we will be selling a small range of plants grown in the garden such as Anemanthele lessoniana, Lychnis coronaria and Acanthus spinosa. This small collection will grow as we develop our nursery section and in the meantime we will continue to sell a small range of British grown plants from
- [More plant centre news - stop press](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/more-plant-centre-news-stop-press/): This year we will have plants for sale from 1st May. The reason for the slight delay is that we are having some brand new plant tables made. They are easier to walk round and will make the displays look even more enticing. We'll be stocking British grown plants from nurseries such as Howard's alongside
- [February 2021](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/february-sowing-sweet-peas/): Well here we are again, I think we can all agree that this was not the start to the year anyone would’ve wished for but it is where we find ourselves. Helmsley Walled Garden remains closed for now. We are hoping to open in March but as I write this at the end of January
- [January 2021](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/january-2021/): So here we are again at the beginning of a new year with plans for our gardens and possibly (or is this just me) still surrounded by seed catalogues and wondering if this is the year to grow Rudbeckia ‘Cherry Brandy’ for home and would Gaillardia ‘Dazzler’ survive the winter in my front garden if
- [January 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/january-2020/): Last month I was at an RHS gardeners’ networking day down at Hyde Hall, their garden in Essex. They built a winter garden about four years ago and so it was a chance to see how it had developed and learn from the people who designed and built it. Winter is the season of short,
- [February 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/february-2020/): I still can’t stop thinking about planning for the winter garden even though there are only a few weeks left of winter as I write. I’ve been thinking mostly about scent which is a valuable asset to a garden in any season but it seems particularly important in winter when there is less in the
- [March 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/march-2020/): You’d need to have your fingers in your ears and over your eyes simultaneously, (never an easy feat) not to know that bees and other insects are having a hard time of it right now. Some pretty bleak statistics show what they are up against. One-third of the UK's bee population has disappeared over the past decade
- [April 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/april-2020/): I had already written my article for April about all the great things we were doing in the garden, the events we were running and workshops people could join. Since then, the seriousness of Coronavirus has put everything up in the air and into perspective. Helmsley Walled Garden will now not be opening on Saturday
- [May 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/may-2020/): I’ve hijacked Tricia’s column this month because she and Heather are furloughed to help conserve limited garden funds. She is busy at home with her garden and I got a call from her asking a familiar garden query, ground cover for difficult areas. I’m pretty sure that if Tricia was writing this, she would have
- [June 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/june-2020/): As the lockdown continues and still only Tony and myself in the garden it can sometimes seem a bit of a mammoth task to keep on top of these five acres. Fortunately for us the incredible work done by the whole team before lockdown means that great swathes of the garden continue to look marvellous.
- [July 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/july-2020/): There was much celebration on my part when I got the news that I was coming off furlough early. I came back to work in early June because of the enormous generosity of everyone who donated to #OurSecretGarden appeal to raise £50,000 to help secure Helmsley Walled Garden from closure. We are within £1,000 of
- [August 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/august-2020/): One of the things about a garden being left to its own devices for three months is that everything will flourish. And by that I mean everything. Beautiful shrubs and plants flower next to and frequently intertwined with weeds. Sometimes I have found myself lifting the plant I want to stay put in order to
- [September 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/september-2020/): A couple of plants I’m really fond of are Dicentra formosa or Wild Bleeding Heart and Kniphofia rooperi, the red hot poker plant They are the first plants I learnt as a child in the garden I grew up in. You don’t seem to see wild bleeding heart much these days but it is a
- [October 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/october-2020/): October is the time of year, for me at least to reflect back on the garden year and what’s happened in the garden. I’ll look at planting and think about what’s worked and what hasn’t. I’ll think about changes that might be made and what that might entail. It’s also the time of year to
- [November 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/november-2020/): There is a special quality to the light in November. A few days ago I was driving home and the trees and hedges were on fire in shades of russet, ochre, lemon, chestnut and coffee. Surely Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like these. Tomorrow sees us open for winter. The garden and
- [March 2021](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/march-2021/): It was when I saw the blisters on my hands that I realised just how much time I’ve spent away from the garden and gardening over the last twelve months. It’s been feast or famine for me as we have yo-yoed between opening and closing whilst watching the seasons pass. This time last year
- [December 2020](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/december-2020/): I’m writing this at the tail end of November and two things strike me. One is that I am so happy to be in the garden. The weather is rubbish today so no gardening but over the last week I’ve lifted and cleaned the dahlias. They are now drying after their bath and getting ready

## Pages

- [Home](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/): Set in the North York Moors National Park, visit this historic walled garden and discover our vibrant borders, glasshouses and apple orchards. Stop for a delicious lunch or coffee and homemade cake at The Vine House Café. Built in 1759, the garden sits beneath the imposing ruins of Helmsley Castle and has been welcoming visitors
- [Our board of trustees](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden/our-board-of-trustees/)
- [Shop](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/shop/): The Garden Shop Our shop showcases a beautiful range of artisanal crafts, local chutneys and preserves and a carefully curated range of Whichford plant pots, books, cards, art supplies, and stationery, along with a diverse range of garden gifts and lifestyle accessories. Plant centre Why not take a bit of Helmsley Walled Garden home with
- [Visitor information](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/): Garden Opening times March Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am until 4pm (last entry at 3pm). All visitors must vacate the garden by 4pm. April - October Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am until 5pm (last entry at 4pm). All visitors must vacate the garden by 5pm. November - December Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am until 4pm
- [Memorial Leaves](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/support/memorial-leaves/): Our memorial wall is a testament to the legacy that Alison Ticehurst created when she pushed open the gate to an abandoned and overgrown garden. This beautiful 5 acre garden would become a community resource, supporting the health and well-being of over 100 volunteers. Many of our visitors look to create a memorial for loved
- [Leave a gift in your will](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/support/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/): What’s special about a charity legacy gift? Gifts in wills help maintain and develop Helmsley Walled Garden as a place of historic significance, a beautiful visitor attraction and a place of beauty and calm for visitors, volunteers and the local community as well as enabling us to continue to develop opportunities for therapeutic horticulture. We
- [Appeals](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/support/appeals/): Growing a Bright Future: Creating Space to Thrive and Inspire At the heart of our garden is a simple belief: when people have the space and support they need, wonderful things can grow. Today, that belief is more important than ever. Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly to care for this special place, yet our
- [Volunteering](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/support/): Volunteer with us Our volunteers are part of everything we do.. By volunteering at Helmsley Walled Garden you will be part of a vibrant team maintaining, developing and caring for this wonderful space. There are lots of interesting opportunities for our volunteers and they are essential to the running of our organisation. We welcome volunteers
- [Accessibility](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/contact/accessibility/): Using this website This website is run by Helmsley Walled Garden. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to: zoom in up to 300% without the text spilling off the screen navigate most of the website using just a keyboard
- [Terms and conditions](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/terms-and-conditions/): Opening hours November, December and March - Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. April to October - Wednesday to Sunday 10am till 5pm. Admission prices Annual Membership - £16* per person (includes unlimited garden entry when open, 10% discount on plants, & a complimentary guide book) Day entry with Gift Aid - £15.50* per
- [Join our Community with an Annual Membership](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/become-a-member/): Annual Membership not only gives you unlimited garden entry and some great perks, but it also establishes you as a part of our community... By becoming a member, you are supporting our work to preserve a historic walled garden while enhancing the lives of all those involved with our volunteer scheme and beyond. For just
- [What’s on](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/home/whats-on/)
- [Group visits](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/group-visits/): Group bookings and garden tours We warmly welcome groups (of 15 or more people) and coach parties to the Garden and we offer discounted rates of entry. If you would like to discover even more on your visit then we can arrange a guided tour with one of our guides. These tours last around one
- [Access to the garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/access-to-the-garden/): Situated in Helmsley, behind Helmsley Castle and close to Cleveland Way Car Park, Helmsley Walled Garden is a five acre garden filled with flowers, fruit and vegetables. The garden is situated away from the town centre and is accessible by a wide foot path from the town centre. The garden is all on one level
- [The Vine House Cafe](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/the-vine-house-cafe/): The Vine House Café is owned and run by siblings Mollie and Sam Chapman. They aim to serve fresh food using quality ingredients from the Walled Garden where possible. This has proved a winning formula with the café being voted Visit England's' Visitor Experience Award winners in Yorkshire within the food and drink category. The
- [Meet the team](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden/meet-the-team/)
- [About us](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden/health-and-wellbeing/): A beautiful garden, changing lives At its inception, 30 years ago, Helmsley Walled Garden was in essence a garden for its community. Alison Ticehurst was ahead of her time in her thinking and today community gardens benefit many individuals all over the UK. That ethos still remains at Helmsley and the garden aims to engage
- [Grant funding](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/support/grant-funding/)
- [Garden map](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden/): The peace and tranquility of the garden is very much linked with its association with nature and the natural world. We promote sustainable gardening, using peat free compost and as little plastic as possible. We recycle all our green waste into our own compost and that, along with our leaf mulch, is returned each season
- [Souvenir Guidebook](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/souvenir-guidebook/): Purchase our Souvenir Guidebook In 1994, Alison Ticehurst had a vision that Helmsley Walled Garden could be not only a beautiful garden to visit but also a restorative space. One that would benefit everyone who came there; visitors, volunteers, theatre goers, and course participants. Now, we are proud to carry forward the work that Alison
- [Safeguarding Policy](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/safeguarding-policy/): Helmsley Walled Garden Safeguarding Statement Helmsley Walled Garden acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of all visitors, volunteers, staff, and contractors by: Putting their welfare at the centre of all we do Respecting their views, feelings and rights, Taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safeguarding and welfare of
- [Thank you for purchasing the guidebook](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/thank-you-for-purchasing-the-guidebook/): Thank you for buying the guidebook, we'll get it posted to you shortly.
- [Help us become RHS Partner Garden of The Year](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/help-us-become-rhs-partner-garden-of-the-year/): Once again the RHS is running it's Partner Garden of The Year competition and we're excited to be taking part. It's never been more important to get out into nature, and enjoy the sounds, scents and sights of the nation's gardens. The theme of the competition is ‘Feel Good’, reflecting how beneficial exercise and a connection
- [Design](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden/design/): The origins of Helmsley's unusual angular paths When Alison Ticehurst began to reveal the garden by clearing many years of weeds and neglect, the first things that became visible were the original paths. These would have been laid, and the central dipping pond built, when the garden was very first created in the 18th century.
- [Support us](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/support-us/): Gardening for health and wellbeing is at the core of what we do here at Helmsley Walled Garden. Since its inception over 25 years ago, the garden has looked to benefit both its local community and the thousands of visitors that come to this beautiful garden every year. As part of its purpose, the garden
- [History](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/garden/history/): Built to provide fruit and vegetables to the Feversham family at Duncombe Park, there has been a walled garden here since 1758. As for so many gardens, everything changed after World War One and the garden’s purpose as a provider of food for the family ceased. Left to dereliction after the last leaseholder left, it
- [Group bookings form](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/group-visits/group-bookings-form/)
- [Become a friend application](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/visit/become-a-member/become-a-friend-application/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/contact/privacy-policy/): Privacy We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website or in any other contact with us, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Helmsley Walled Garden
- [Cookie Policy (UK)](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/contact/cookie-policy-uk/)
- [About us](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/contact/about-us/): Helmsley Walled Garden is an independent charity managed by a small staff team who rely very much on the volunteers who work with us. Volunteers are involved in the maintenance of the garden, helping in the shop and kiosk and the organisation itself is run by a group of volunteer trustees all with a range
- [Contact](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/contact/): If you would to know more or ask us a question, please use one of the following ways: Write to: Helmsley Walled Garden, Cleveland Way, Helmsley, North Yorkshire YO62 5AH Telephone 01439 772314 (+44 (0) 1439 772314 outside UK) Email info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
- [Disclaimer](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/contact/disclaimer/): The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Helmsley Walled Garden and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to

## Events and exhibitions

- [Half-Term Fun - Gruesome Pumpkin Trail](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/half-term-fun-gruesome-pumpkin-trail/): There have been some gruesome goings on here at the garden in the approach to half-term. We dare you to take on the frightful challenge of finding the 15 pumpkins and terrifyingly gruesome facts hidden throughout the garden! Starting Saturday the 24th October, and running until Sunday the 1st of November. Open Wednesday to Sunday.
- [Upcycled Festive Decoration Workshop](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/upcycled-festive-decoration-workshop-december/): Embrace the festive season by joining us in the Orchid House to create beautiful embossed metal decorations, using your kitchen recycling! In this workshop your teacher, established artist & maker, Sally Wright, will demonstrate and guide you through the process of making sustainable decorations using everyday recycling and equipment from home. You will then have
- [Upcycled Festive Decoration Workshop 1 PLACE REMAINING](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/upcycled-festive-decorations/): Kick-start the festive season by joining us in the Orchid House to create beautiful embossed metal decorations, using your kitchen recycling! In this workshop your teacher, established artist & maker, Sally Wright, will demonstrate and guide you through the process of making sustainable decorations using everyday recycling and equipment from home. You will then have
- [Christmas in the Garden Shop](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/christmas-in-the-garden-shop/): Get into the festive spirit by joining us for our Christmas shopping event in the Garden Shop, where you'll enjoy 10% off all stock for one day only! On Friday the 13th of November our little shop will be bursting at the seams with beautiful gift ideas, including a carefully curated range of books, stationary
- [Autumn Apple Weekend](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/autumn-apple-weekend/): Celebrate Autumn at Helmsley Walled Garden! We're thrilled to welcome Finn Varney, our local apple aficionado, who will give traditional apple-pressing demonstrations throughout the day, alongside other autumnal activities for the whole family! Come and enjoy this interactive experience as you discover your favourite apple and pear juice flavours. Hand-selected fruits from our orchard
- [Apple Tree Pruning with Chris Cooper (2 Places Remaining)](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/apple-tree-pruning-workshop-with-chris-cooper/): Join Chris Cooper, Garden Manager at Helmsley Walled Garden, to learn how to prune apple trees. At Helmsley, we have over 100 different apple trees, including many heritage varieties. They have been trained in various forms such as espalier, stepover, cordon, and free standing. In this workshop, you will learn essential apple pruning techniques, including:
- [Working With Colour II: A Two Day Course in Painting and Mixed Media (FULLY BOOKED)](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/working-with-colour-ii-a-two-day-course-in-painting-and-mixed-media-2/): THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Helmsley Walled Garden and create artworks inspired by nature. This course is designed for those that are totally new to painting, but also those that have some past experience and might be looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We
- [Apple Tree Pruning with Chris Cooper FULLY BOOKED](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/apple-tree-pruning-with-chris-cooper/): THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Join Chris Cooper, Garden Manager at Helmsley Walled Garden, to learn how to prune apple trees. At Helmsley, we have over 100 different apple trees, including many heritage varieties. They have been trained in various forms such as espalier, stepover, cordon, and free standing. In this workshop, you will
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Sustainable Wreath (Saturday) FULLY BOOKED](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-sustainable-wreath-saturday/): Discover how to craft a sustainable wreath using entirely natural materials. Start by weaving a base ring, then adorn it to create a stunning festive decoration. The ring can be reused year after year, while the rest of the materials can be composted. If you'd like to add ribbons or bows, feel free to bring
- [Family Funday in the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/summer-garden-celebration/): For one day only, you will find bouncy castles, local stall holders, a dinosaur and fairy trail, a hotdog stand, face-painting, and games throughout the garden*. We will also be welcoming the RSPB* (North Yorkshire branch), to share with you how they support nature in any way they can, whilst also giving time to share
- [A Glorious Garden Picnic Evening](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/glorious-garden-picnic-evening/): Join us for a glorious summer evening picnic in the tranquil surroundings of the garden, accompanied by the captivating harmonies of the Yorkshire Voices Choir, as we raise vital funds needed to continue nurturing both our landscape and our community. Yorkshire Voices is a large choir made up of volunteers who come together from across
- [Drawing from Nature with Clare Belbin: A Two-Day Course](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/drawing-from-nature-with-clare-belbin-a-two-day-course-2/): Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Helmsley Walled Garden and create artworks inspired by nature. Whether you are totally new to drawing or have past experience and are looking to rekindle a love of the medium, this course will provide an inspiring artistic challenge. We will look at the fundamental elements of drawing
- [Sculpture in the Garden -  An exhibition by the Yorkshire Sculptors Group](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/sculpture-in-the-garden-an-exhibition-by-the-yorkshire-sculptors-group/): We are thrilled to be hosting a summer exhibition of work by the Yorkshire Sculptors Group! The Yorkshire Sculptors Group (YSG) was established in 1985. Over the past 40 years, its membership has grown and evolved, continuing to unite sculptors across the Yorkshire region through mutual support and the promotion of their work via exhibitions
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Basket FULLY BOOKED](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-basket/): THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Willow weaving has been practiced for thousands of years, with the earliest records in the British Isles dating back to the Mesolithic period. Historically, willow was valued not just for its flexibility and strength but also for its aesthetic qualities. Artisans learned to identify different types of willow and
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Sustainable Festive Wreath (Friday) FULLY BOOKED](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-sustainable-festive-wreath-friday/): THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Discover how to craft a sustainable wreath using entirely natural materials. Start by weaving a base ring, then adorn it to create a stunning festive decoration. The ring can be reused year after year, while the rest of the materials can be composted. If you'd like to add ribbons
- [Within the Garden Walls - An Exhibition of Work by Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/within-the-garden-walls-an-exhibition-of-work-by-clare-belbin/): Clare Belbin’s latest exhibition, 'Within the Garden Walls', will showcase a new collection of works, most of which were created in the garden. The exhibition will take place in the Orchid House, allowing you to view her art in the place that inspired it. Clare will be available to chat with throughout the exhibition and
- [Working With Colour I: A Two Day Course in Painting and Mixed Media](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/working-with-colour-i-a-two-day-course-in-painting-and-mixed-media/): Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Helmsley Walled Garden and create artworks inspired by nature. This course is designed for those that are totally new to painting, but also those that have some past experience and might be looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We will look at the fundamental elements
- [The Three Inch Fools - King Arthur and the Holy Fail](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/the-three-inch-fools-king-arthur-and-the-holy-fail/): The Three Inch Fools present an epic tale of Arthurian adventure and medieval mayhem. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero - waiting in the wings - who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic -
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Obelisk ONE PLACE REMAINING (AM)](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-obelisk/): Join our obelisk workshop for a few hours of willow weaving in the beautiful Orchid House within Helmsley Walled Garden. Just in time for the growing season, you’ll create a tall obelisk ideal for sweet peas, climbing beans, or other annual climbers using a former to shape and spiral your design*. Willow weaving has been
- [A Garden Journey - An Exhibition of Work by Francesca Needham](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/a-garden-journey-an-exhibition-of-work-by-francesca-needham/): 'A Garden Journey’ is a vibrant multimedia celebration of nature’s beauty and resilience, inspired by Francesca Needham’s immersive visits to Helmsley Walled Garden from March to December 2025. This exhibition is more than a timeline—it is a testament to growth, transformation, and the enduring magic of each season. Through propagation, the awakening of spring bulbs,
- [Easter Trail - Crafts, Prizes & Fun!](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/easter-trail-crafts-prizes-fun/): Picnics in the garden are welcome. The Vinehouse Cafe will be open from 10 am - 5 pm (last orders at 4 pm). Garden gates open at 10 am and close at 5 pm (last entry, 4 pm). Well-behaved dogs on leads welcome. Helmsley Walled Garden Resident Pass holders and Members, free entry as normal.
- [Botanical Illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-10/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget via facebook or email. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable
- [Drawing From Nature with Clare Belbin: A Two-Day Course](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/drawing-from-nature-with-clare-belbin-a-two-day-course/): Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Helmsley Walled Garden and create artworks inspired by nature. Whether you are totally new to drawing or have past experience and are looking to rekindle a love of the medium, this course will provide an inspiring artistic challenge. We will look at the fundamental elements of drawing
- [Working With Colour II: A Two Day Course in Painting & Mixed Media, with Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/working-with-colour-ii-a-two-day-course-in-painting-mixed-media-with-clare-belbin/): Immerse yourself in the beautiful surroundings of the Helmsley Walled Garden and create artworks inspired by nature. This course is designed for those that are totally new to painting, but also those that have some past experience and might be looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We will look at the fundamental elements
- [Springtime at the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/springtime-at-the-garden/): Photo credit - Colin Dilcock It's time to open the garden gates once again! We've really missed our visitors over the winter months. So, for the first day of the new season we would like to welcome you back by offering free garden entry to all. It will be wonderful to see people enjoying the
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Sustainable Wreath](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-sustainable-wreath/): Discover how to craft a sustainable wreath using entirely natural materials. Start by weaving a base ring, then adorn it to create a stunning festive decoration. The ring can be reused year after year, while the rest of the materials can be composted. If you'd like to add ribbons or bows, feel free to bring
- [Free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-9/): Join us on a guided tour around the garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally and are free of charge, with paid garden entry. This Saturday tour starts at 12.00pm, will last approximately 1 hour, and is suitable for all. No advance booking is
- [Free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-8/): Join us on a guided tour around the garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally and are free of charge, with paid garden entry. This afternoon tour starts at 1.30pm, will last approximately 1 hour, and is suitable for all. No advance booking is
- [Free guided tour of the Garden -11am & 1.30pm](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-6/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Saturday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. Each tour will start at 11.00am and 1.30pm.
- [End of Season Plant Sale](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/endofseasonplantsale/): Following the success of last year's end-of-season plant sale, we've decided to host another. Many of the plants for sale are grown and tended to by our garden volunteers, allowing you to take a piece of Helmsley Walled Garden home with you. Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Alongside our plants, the Garden
- [Sustainable Festive Wreaths (two dates available)](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/sustainable-festive-wreaths/): Due to popular demand for this workshop we have now added an additional day, on Friday 6th December. Make a sustainable Christmas wreath for the festive season. You'll use long lengths of willow to create a base ring for your wreath and then get creative, using lots of foliage to decorate your wreath. You may
- [Free guided tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-5/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Saturday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. The free tours start at 11.00 am and
- [Picnic & Music in the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/picnic-music-in-the-garden/): UPDATE Unfortunately, Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band are unable to play at this event due to the poor weather forecast. However, the garden will be open as normal and with discounted entry (£7). Do bring your own picnic or enjoy the delights of the Vine House Cafe here at the garden.
- [Wednesday Free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/wednesday-free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-6/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Wednesday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. This afternoon tour starts at 1.30pm will last
- [Wednesday Free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/wednesday-free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-4/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Wednesday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. This afternoon tour starts at 1.30pm will last
- [Wednesday Free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/wednesday-free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-3/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Wednesday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. This afternoon tour starts at 1.30pm will last
- [Free guided tour of the Garden - new afternoon tour now available](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-4/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Saturday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. Due to the popularity of our guided tours,
- [Wednesday Free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/wednesday-free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-2/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Wednesday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. This afternoon tour starts at 1.30pm will last
- [Wednesday free Guided Tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/wednesday-free-guided-tour-of-the-garden/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Wednesday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. This afternoon tour starts at 1.30pm will last
- [Ryedale Photography Workshop](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/ryedale-photography-workshop/): Getting out into nature with a camera and looking, is a fantastic way to engage with the world. It helps us relate to our environment and boosts our mental health. The colours, forms, and textures of the garden give us a near-endless supply of material to fill our lenses. The process of capturing that beauty
- [Free guided tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-3/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Saturday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. The free tours start at 11.00am, will last
- [Free guided tour of the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/free-guided-tour-of-the-garden-2/): Join us on a free guided tour around the Garden to discover seasonal highlights and interesting anecdotes about our history. These special tours will take place seasonally, on a Saturday and available dates are listed on our website. They are free of charge, with garden entry paid. The free tours start at 11.00am, will last
- [The Easter Bunny returns to Helmsley Walled Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/the-easter-bunny-returns-to-helmsley-walled-garden/)
- ['A Year in the Garden' - an exhibition of work by Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/a-year-in-the-garden-an-exhibition-of-work-by-clare-belbin/): Clare Belbin’s latest exhibition, A Year in the Garden, will show a new body of work, the majority of which was created here at the garden. The exhibition will be in the recently renovated Orchid House and will give visitors the chance to see her work within the context of the space that was its
- [Calf 2 Cow Sherlock & Watson - A Murder in the Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/calf-2-cow-sherlock-watson-a-murder-in-the-garden/): Join us for some theatrical adventures in the beautiful surrounds of our garden. "Watson, I'm sorry to say but they are dead, murdered, killed! This will be our toughest investigation yet, get my coat and my hat!" When a body is mysteriously found lying in the middle of Landsdown Manor Gardens, the police have no
- [Kirkby Soul at Helmsley Walled Garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/kirkby-soul-at-helmsley-walled-garden/): Join local 8 piece Soul band ‘Kirkby Soul’ for an evening of sensational soul music in the beautiful surroundings of Helmsley Walled Garden. Bring chairs, cushions and blankets to sit on and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Picnics are welcome and there will be a paying bar in the Orchid house. Please come prepared for
- [The Three Inch Fools - The Secret Diary of Henry VIII](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/the-three-inch-fools-the-secret-diary-of-henry-viii/): Join us for some theatrical adventures in the beautiful surrounds of our garden. The Three Inch Fools present an essential guide on how to keep your head in the Tudor Court. Unexpectedly thrust into the limelight, Henry navigates the ups and downs of courtly life, and all whilst fighting the French (again) and re-writing religion.
- [The Three Inch Fools - The Comedy of Errors](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/the-three-inch-fools-the-comedy-of-errors/): Join us for some theatrical adventures in the beautiful surrounds of our garden. The Three Inch Fools are back with Shakespeare’s shortest - and wildest - comedy. The clock is ticking, as the Fools rush to untangle one almighty mess in this farcical tale of long-lost twins, laughable misunderstandings, and endless mishaps. With musical instruments
- [New for 2024: Willow-weaving workshop - Learn to weave a garden trug](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-learn-to-weave-a-garden-trug-new-for-2024/): We introduced our willow-weaving workshops in 2023, which were a sell-out. Now, new for 2024 is our two-day basket-making course, where you will learn how to make a garden trug with four square sides and base. We have one weekend workshop on offer, on the 14th & 15th September. Each day will start at 10am
- [Apple pruning with June Tainsh](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/apple-pruning-with-june-tainsh-2/): Learn how to prune apple trees with June Tainsh, director of Helmsley Walled Garden. Here at Helmsley we have over 100 different apple trees including plenty of heritage varieties. They have been trained in a range of forms from espalier to stepover and cordon to free standing. Learn the techniques of apple pruning including: identifying
- [Willow-weaving workshop - Learn to weave a bird feeder](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-learn-to-weave-a-bird-feeder-2/): Learn how to create a bird feeder from a beautiful spiral weave, to hold peanuts or a fat ball. A bird feeder is an excellent way to encourage more birds into your garden. Birds are an excellent (and natural) way to reduce flower or veg-munching insects. Did you know that a single bird can eat
- [Working With Colour II: A Two Day Course in Painting and Mixed Media](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/working-with-colour-ii-a-two-day-course-in-painting-and-mixed-media/): This course is designed for those that are totally new to painting, but also those that have some past experience and might be looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We will look at the fundamental elements of painting which can then provide you with the basic building blocks to develop further; colour, hues,
- [Drawing with nature with Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/drawing-with-nature-with-clare-belbin/): Whether you are totally new to drawing or have past experience and are looking to rekindle a love of the medium, this course will provide an inspiring artistic challenge. We will look at the fundamental elements of drawing which can then provide you with the basic building blocks to develop further; shape, line, rhythm and
- [Working With Colour I: A Two Day Course in Painting and Mixed Media](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/working-with-colour-painting-and-mixed-media-with-clare-belbin-workshop-i/): This course is designed for those that are totally new to painting, but also those that have some past experience and might be looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We will look at the fundamental elements of painting which can then provide you with the basic building blocks to develop further; colour, hues,
- [Willow weaving workshop - Learn to weave an obelisk](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-learn-to-weave-an-obelisk-2/): Create a plant stand from willow Just in time for the growing season, learn how to make a tall obelisk for your garden - perfect for growing sweet peas, climbing beans or other annual climbers. You'll use a former to create the shape, weaving your way up and creating spirals as you go. Go as
- [Botanical Illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-7/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget via facebook or email. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable
- [Botanical Illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-9/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget via facebook or email. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable
- [Botanical Illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-8/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget via facebook or email. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable
- [Botanical Illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-6/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget via facebook or email. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable
- [Make a festive wreath with Hannah Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/make-a-festive-wreath-with-hannah-jackson/): Join Hannah Jackson from The Garden of Evie in the stunning location of Helmsley Walled Garden to make a seasonal wreath for your door, wall or gate or as a table centre piece. Working alongside festive carols you will weave locally gathered evergreens, pine cones and seedheads and add a beautiful ribbon (optional) to create
- [A winter's celebration.](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/a-winters-celebration/): As a little thank you to our visitors, we'd like to invite you to join us on the 8th November for ... A winter's celebration Wrap up warm and spend the day with us, enjoying the special atmosphere of our Garden just before it's put to bed. Free entry to the garden all day. Complimentary
- [Apple Day - 21st October](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/apple-day-21st-october/): Here at Helmsley Walled Garden, we don't do things by halves. So, in October, we have not one but two community days! This time, celebrating all things apple. The tradition of Apple Day began in 1990, launched by Common Ground, a community conservation and environmental education charity. It began as a way to bring people
- [Plant & Cake Sale](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/plant-cake-sale/): Willow-weaving and fundraising plant & cake sale Join us on the 14th October for our Autumn community day in the garden. Our popular willow-weaving workshops are back, alongside a plant & cake sale to raise ever-needed funds for the garden. End of season plant sale Take a piece of the Helmsley Walled Garden home with
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Learn to weave an obelisk](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-learn-to-weave-an-obelisk/): Create a plant stand from willow The third in our series of willow weaving workshop, this one is slightly more involved than the previous courses. Learn how to make a tall obelisk for your garden - perfect for growing sweet peas, climbing beans or other annual climbers. You'll use a former to create the shape,
- [Summer Community Day](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/summer-community-day/): Get out in nature summer community day It’s never been more important to get out into nature. Backed up by numerous studies, being outdoors, in a green space, can have a huge impact on our mental wellbeing. Through our work with volunteers, we know how important fostering a sense of community is and we're really
- [Vine House Café picnics](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/vine-house-cafe-picnics/): New to Events at the Garden: Helmsley Walled Garden & Vine House Café Picnics Why not pre-book a delicious Vine House Café picnic to enjoy in the garden? Currently available on event days and theatre evenings in the garden. Choose from: Vine House Good Health Choose one of our bursting with goodness Buddha Bowls. Contains
- [Willow Weaving Workshop - Learn to weave a bird feeder](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-workshop-learn-to-weave-a-bird-feeder/): Are you a nature and a bird lover who'd like to try your hand at willow weaving? Birds are an excellent (and natural) way to reduce flower or veg-munching insects and we really should encourage them in our gardens. Did you know that a single bird can eat more than 100 times it’s own body
- [Open air theatre - Calf to Cow present: The Jabberwocky & Other Nonsense](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/open-air-theatre-calf-to-cow-present-the-jabberwocky-other-nonsense/): LEWIS CARROLS' The Jabberwocky & Other Nonsense OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE GARDEN WITH HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE 30 August - 6:30pm (Garden opens at 5:30pm) Beware the Jabberwock! The jaws that bite, The claws that catch! Run for your life! Save yourself! AHHH! The village of Pokeytin is under threat. Their crops and cows disappear
- [Community Day 10th June - Pick a posy](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/pick-a-posy-community-day-10th-june/): Can you say Psilostemon?* You'll learn about the flowers as you go. Especially for children, why not come and pick a bunch of blooms to arrange, wrap in a raffia ribbon and take home to enjoy. Our pick-a-posy event runs between 2pm and 3pm. It is offered free of charge to children - accompanying adults
- [Community Day 10th June - Willow weaving workshop](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/willow-weaving-10th-june/): Learn a new skill and take home an ornament. We are offering a choice of six mini willow-weaving workshops . Each session will focus on weaving a heart, a fish or a flower – listed in order of complexity. These make lovely garden ornaments and can be taken home with you to decorate further with
- [Community Day 10th June - Vine House Cafe lunch box](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/vine-house-cafe-lunch-box-community-day-10th-june/): New to Events at the Garden: Vine House Café Lunch Boxes Why not pre-book a delicious Vine House Café lunch box to enjoy in the garden? A picnic on the lawn – yes please! Choose from: Vine House Good Health Choose one of our bursting with goodness Buddha Bowls. Contains leaves, assorted chopped vegetables, grain,
- [Open air theatre - The Three Inch Fools: As You Like It](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/open-air-theatre/): As You Like It OPEN AIR THEATRE AT THE GARDEN WITH HELMSLEY ARTS CENTRE 29 June - 7pm (Garden opens at 6pm) The Three Inch Fools are back and rushed off their feet performing one of Shakespeare’s most chaotic comedies. With musical instruments in hand, our hapless troupe of actors hit the road with a
- [Botanical illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-5/): Join RHS Gold medalist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget here. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable £20.00 deposit. All
- [Botanical illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget here. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable £20.00 deposit. All
- [Botanical illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-4/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget here. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable £20.00 deposit. All
- [Botanical illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-2/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget here. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable £20.00 deposit. About
- [Botanical illustration with Bridget Gillespie](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/botanical-illustration-with-bridget-gillespie-3/): Join RHS Gold medallist Bridget Gillespie for a two day course in botanical illustration. The course covers plant observation, drawing, composition and watercolour techniques alongside demonstrations and individual tuition. Maximum number of students per course - 10 For full details and to book, contact Bridget here. Cost - £100.00 including non refundable £20.00 deposit. About
- [Easter Trail](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/easter-trail/): Join us for a day of games, crafts and competitions on Saturday 8th April from 10am till 3pm. The Easter bunny (who needs a name) will be making an appearance and Helmsley's very own Town Crier will be joining the merriment. All children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be a reduced entry
- [Summer - an exhibition of work by Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/painting-the-garden-an-exhibition-of-work-by-clare-belbin/): Clare Belbin’s latest exhibition Summer will show a new body of work, the majority of which was created here at the garden. The exhibition will be in the recently renovated Orchid House and will give visitors the chance to see her work within the context of the space that was its inspiration as part of
- [Drawing from nature with Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/drawing-from-nature-with-clare-belbin/): Whether you are totally new to drawing or have past experience and are looking to rekindle a love of the medium, this course will provide an inspiring artistic challenge. We will look at the fundamental elements of drawing which can then provide you with the basic building blocks to develop further; shape, line, rhythm and
- [Working with colour: painting and mixed media with Clare Belbin](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/working-with-colour-painting-and-mixed-media-with-clare-belbin/): This course is designed for both those who are totally new to painting as well as those with some past experience who are looking to rekindle a love of the medium. We will look at the fundamental elements of painting which can then provide you with the basic building blocks to develop further; colour, hues,
- [Apple tree pruning with June Tainsh](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/apple-tree-pruning-with-june-tainsh-3/): Learn how to prune apple trees with June Tainsh, director of Helmsley Walled Garden. Here at Helmsley we have over 100 different apple trees including plenty of heritage varieties. They have been trained in a range of forms from espalier to stepover and cordon to free standing. Learn the techniques of apple pruning including: identifying
- [Garden photography workshop with Dave Bakes](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/garden-photography-workshop-with-dave-bakes/): Getting out into nature with a camera and looking, is a fantastic way to engage with the world. It helps us relate to our environment and boosts our mental health. The colours, forms, and textures of the garden give us a near-endless supply of material to fill our lenses. Dave Bakes, workshop leader says "The
- [Sculpture in the garden](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/event/sculpture-in-the-garden/): Bill Harling is a sculptor, living in Skelton, East Cleveland, who specialises in sculpture of the human form. He trained at Middlesbrough and Maidstone schools of art and has been a full-time sculpture since 1997. He works by making models from clay or plaster from which he then creates a cast. Foundry cast bronze is

## People stories

- [Andrew's story](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/people/andrews-story/): Andrew came to the Walled Garden from Welburn School in 2012. He has always loved gardening, has his own greenhouse (an 18th birthday present), and works as a self employed gardener in his village. He studied horticulture at Askham Bryan College and uses his knowledge working all over the garden, although his favourite spots are
- [Lynda's Story](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/people/lynda-wix/): Lynda has worked with adults with learning difficulties for many years and has seen at first hand the benefits of being in the fresh air and working in a team for people of all abilities. Moving to the area four years ago, she has enjoyed volunteering, learning new skills and working alongside others. She particularly
- [Sarah's story](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/people/people-story-2/): Volunteering at Helmsley Walled Garden was something that I had wanted to do for several years. This worked out last year and I started volunteering in January 2020. It is such a beautiful place and concept - the prospect of being part of a team and being involved in something bigger than our own garden
- [Sues's story](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/people/people-story-1/): 'Helmsley Walled Garden has given me the opportunity to get involved with a community of like minded folk, which I haven't felt able to do for years and I'm 'chuffed to bits'!!' Sue, garden volunteer

## Team members

- [Claire Lawton](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/claire-lawton/): Chair Claire is a Practicing Chartered Accountant with over 40 years’ experience in the profession. Her former practice included charitable clients along with several varied trustee roles over the past 25 years. She brings to the Trustee role at the Garden practical experience of charities both as an auditor and as a trustee. Claire takes
- [Andrew Jackson](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/andrew-jackson/): Andrew Jackson is an award-winning garden writer, campaigner and broadcaster, and the founder of the New Build Manifesto, a national campaign working to make new-build gardens better for people, wildlife and the environment. His writing appears regularly in publications including BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, Amateur Gardening, Yorkshire Life and Living North, and his work
- [Estelle Hook, Vice Chair](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/ellie-hook/): Ellie is the Manager of the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has spent her career looking after our beautiful protected landscapes and in environmental consultancy. As a Helmsley resident, the Walled Garden is a much-loved part of her life and she regularly visits to enjoy its beauty and tranquillity. She loves seeing
- [Chris Cooper](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/chris-cooper/): Garden Manager Chris grew up in Leeds, starting his working life as a classical musician. In 2009, he was appointed Principal Bassoon of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and moved to Bournemouth in Dorset. In 2013, he took a sabbatical, started volunteering with the National Trust at a property in Dorset, Kingston Lacy. Discovering the joy
- [June Tainsh](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/june-tainsh/): Executive Director June joined the garden in 2018, moving down from Scotland where she had been working as a garden designer for over ten years. She became interested in the health benefits of gardens and gardening in 2012, working on two large walled gardens in Scotland designed around enabling volunteers with mental health issues. June
- [Tony Craggs](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/tony-craggs/): Groundsman & Caretaker Tony has been associated with the garden for over fifteen years, involved initially as a volunteer and more recently taking on a formal role as groundsman and caretaker. He is well known in the town of Helmsley, having lived there all his life, and looks after his own allotment in the town,
- [Robin Hancock](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/robyn-hancock/): Volunteer Coordinator Since volunteering here in 2018, Robin has been drawn to Helmsley Walled Garden and feels that it is truly unique. Her background is in teaching, but she has since retrained at Askham Bryan College as a RHS Level 2 Gardener. Through her experience and further training here at the garden through the Women’s
- [Heather Thomas](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/heather-thomas/): Volunteer Coordinator Whilst studying in London, Heather felt the absence of nature in her day to day life and began volunteering on organic farms and with conservation projects during the holidays. Moving back to Yorkshire, she trained in horticulture and more recently completed a foundation degree in garden design. Heather has worked at Helmsley Walled
- [Deborah Lockett](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/deborah-lockett/): Volunteer Coordinator Deb studied BA (Hons) in Language & Human Communication. More recently she has undertaken RHS Level 2 at Askham Bryan, following a number of years volunteering at Helmsley Walled Garden and gaining a real passion for horticulture. She was delighted to be offered the opportunity to further her learning and experience through a
- [Louise Harrison](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/louise-harrison/): Retail & Marketing Manager Louise joined the garden in 2023 and brings with her many years of experience in retail management as well as various roles in the heritage sector and working alongside volunteers. She also has a background in the creative industry, graduating in 2005 with a BA (Hons) in Textiles and Surface Design.
- [John Batty](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/john-batty/): Joint Chair John is the Group Chief Financial Officer for a Leeds-based commercial property developer, St James Securities Group Limited and has worked for the company for over 30 years. He has gained wide ranging financial and property experience in all areas of property development from building new offices, retail parks and residential buildings to
- [Nicola Saunders](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/nicola-saunders/): Nicola has spent more than 25 years working in the Creative Industries. Prior to joining the Arts Council she was the Head of Publishing, Rights & Images at the National Portrait Gallery London. Nicola is now Director of Business Innovation & Environmental Responsibility at Arts Council England. Before moving into the public sector Nicola spent
- [Valerie Aston](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/valerie-aston/): Valerie is a Director at a local Independent Multiple Retailer and has 42 years of skills and experience in the FMCG industry. Her commercial experience includes sourcing, forecasting and reacting to consumer trends, building ranges and categories while analysing sales, stock, margin and profit, working together with National and Regional Suppliers. A recent Graduate of
- [Nick Holroyd](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/nick-holroyd/): Chair Nick is a retired solicitor and a former partner with a national and international law practice in Manchester. Since his retirement Nick has worked voluntarily and was a trustee and board member for a large trust dealing with alcohol addiction providing assistance to suffering alcoholics and is also a local councillor and recently appointed
- [David Brewster](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/david-brewster/): David started his career managing a number of nature reserves around the country before joining the Broads Authority shortly after the National Park was established. In 1991 he moved north to become the Head of Park Services at the North York Moors National Park. A career change followed, after 10 years in that post, when
- [Stephen Barstow](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/team/stephen-barstow/): Stephen began volunteering at the garden in 2015. He quickly found his niche working on maintaining buildings and infrastructure in the garden although he has now been persuaded to do some gardening. He’s kept a weekly diary on Facebook, chronicling the work of the volunteers each week since 2016 and providing a valuable record of

## Appeals

- [Up the Garden Path - our appeal for 2025](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/appeal/appeal-2/): Helmsley Walled Garden paths appeal 2025 When Alison Ticehurst pushed open the doors to this forgotten garden in 1994 she found no trace of the beautiful lawns, herbaceous borders and kitchen garden that would have been part of this classic 18th century walled garden 200 years previously. Engaging local people to help her, Alison cleared
- [The Orchid House](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/appeal/the-orchid-house/): The Orchid House was originally restored from its derelict state in 2003. Nearly twenty years on, it once again required remedial attention. So, in 2021, Helmsley Walled Garden launched an appeal to raise £25,000 towards the renovation of one of this historic glasshouses. One of the original glasshouses that would have been part of this
- [Adopt a square metre](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/appeal/appeal-1/): Like many organisations, Helmsley Walled Garden found itself without any income, during the Covid19 pandemic, when it had to close its gates to visitors during the summer. With high running costs, a handful of employees to sustain and around 50 active garden volunteers to support, the team needed to think on their feet. Launching their

## Grant funds

- [Learning to Grow](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/grant/learning-to-grow/): We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded £130,000 in National Lottery funding to support our work with our local community through volunteering opportunities at the garden. The Lottery funding will be used to set up and run Learning to Grow, a new thee-year programme, which sits alongside our mentoring programme, Over the Garden Gate.
- [Over the Garden Gate](https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/grant/grant-fund-1/): Over the Garden Gate is our programme of mentored volunteering – with such a small team we depend on the help of volunteers to support individuals who need a bit of help to experience equal benefit from their involvement with the garden. This may be that they are lacking in gardening knowledge or have a

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