Helmsley Walled Gardens

Flowers at Helmsley Walled Gardens with botanical house in the background

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Visit this beautiful and historic walled garden in the North York Moors

Discover our vibrant borders, glasshouses, apple orchards and 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 to North Yorkshire for over 25 years.

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 via either contacting us to arrange drop off or parking at our discretion or by a wide foot path from the town centre.

The garden is all on one level and is almost completely step free. There are steps up to the Orchid House within the garden; however the glasshouse also has ramp access with a hand rail. You should allow at least one and a half hours to go round the garden. A small number of wheelchairs are available for loan free of charge. Please pre-book to ensure availability.

You can also enjoy our café, plant centre and gift shop. They all have step free access and the plant centre, shop and The Vine House Café can be accessed without going into the garden.

Garden staff will be pleased to answer any questions you may have during your visit.

We look forward to welcoming you. If you have any queries please email us at info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk

Guide Prices

Please visit https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/ for the latest admission fees.
Designated parking for blue badge holders must be pre-booked via our website.

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Access Information

General

Additional detailed accessibility information:

Enclosed outdoor area - There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use.

Facilities for assistance dogs - Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.

Seating at regular intervals - Seating is available at regular intervals.

Step-free access to all or most areas - There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.

Step-free entrance - There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.

Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas - A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.

Parking

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance - There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

Food and Drink

Dietary requirements catered for - A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.

Facilities

Accessibility - Food and Drink

Dietary requirements catered for - A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

Accessibility - General

Additional detailed accessibility information:
Enclosed outdoor area - There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use.
Facilities for assistance dogs - Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
Seating at regular intervals - Seating is available at regular intervals.
Step-free access to all or most areas - There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available.
Step-free entrance - There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas - A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas.

Accessibility - Parking

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance - There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

Catering

Café

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted
Public toilets
Shop

Parking & Transport

Parking (charge) - Visitors with access needs are advised to contact us by email; info@helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk, to make arrangements for dropping off or parking at our discretion.

Payment Methods

Cash Accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)

Map & Directions

Map Link

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Road Directions

A170 into Helmsley, from York and Thirsk, turn left at Market Square and then right for Stokesley. Turn left opposite Feversham Arms into Cleveland Way long-stay car park. From Scarborough, drive past Helmsley Market Square and turn right towards Stokesley. Turn left opposite Feversham Arms into Cleveland Way long-stay car park. From Stokesley and Rievaux, on entering Helmsley on the B1257 turn right opposite the Feversham Arms in Cleveland Way long-stay car park. Follow footpath signs from car park to Helmsley Walled Garden.

Public Transport Directions

The nearest railway stations are York which is 25 miles away and Malton which is 17 miles away. Taxis are available at York. If you require an accessible taxi you can book this in advance, see contact information for details.

The nearest bus stop is 366m/400 yards from our main entrance – ask the driver for the stop in Helmsley Market Square. All EMYS (East Yorks Motor Services Ltd.) buses are accessible and can accommodate one wheelchair.

Opening Times

* Summer Opening - Last entry is at 4pm
Dates: April to October
10am – 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday

Winter Opening - Last entry at 3pm.
Dates: November, December and March.
10am – 4pm, Wednesday to Sunday

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