A beautiful garden, changing lives

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 to North Yorkshire for over 30 years.

The garden is open Wednesday to Sunday, from March to December. Visitor information.

The Vinehouse Cafe is open from 10am to 4.30pm (children’s play area closes at 4pm)

The garden will be closed on the May Day bank holiday Monday, 4th May, and Monday the 25th of May

Visit the garden

Support the work we do by becoming a member of this beautiful garden for just £16

Visitor info

We are a Royal Horticultural Society partnership garden

Nurturing people and plants

We know that both nature and being outdoors are good for our wellbeing. At Helmsley Walled Garden we want everyone to feel the therapeutic benefit not only of gardening, but also of the beautiful environment created by our volunteers.

People can improve their mental and physical health through gardening, and spending time in a garden. Our garden is entirely maintained by a team of volunteers who are guided by trained horticulturalists. Each volunteer’s contribution, regardless of their background or abilities, plays a vital role in enhancing the garden’s beauty, and allows them to work towards a collective achievement.

Read our impact report

Would you like to join us as a trustee?

We are on the lookout for new trustees to take the garden forward and support our fabulous staff team. To find out more, click on the link below - we would love to hear from you.

Become part of our journey as a Member of the Garden

We are a charitable organisation that supports, and is supported by, over 100 volunteers. This inclusive space fosters social connections, new skills, and exceptional horticultural practices, all while enhancing the garden's natural beauty and visitor experience. Your membership makes us who we are are - thank you for joining us today.

Seasonal workshops

Free guided tours, willow-weaving workshops, nature-inspired painting and much more.

Book Seasonal workshops now

A Garden Journey – An Exhibition of Work by Francesca Needham

Fri, 5 June 2026 - Sun, 7 June 2026

‘A Garden Journey’ is a vibrant multimedia celebration of nature’s beauty and resilience, inspired by Francesca Needham’s immersive visits to...

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Happy visitors!

We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful garden. Join us for a fantastic day out.

Lovely smells

The garden is a real credit to you all. Lovely smells!

Joe & Hannah October 2023

Much more than just a beautiful garden

There is a depth to it, with a human connection that not every garden has which makes it very special. I will certainly visit again.

Stuart September 2023

Horticultural Gem

Brilliant! Fascinating horticultural gem. How gardening should be done. Homage to the past.

Paul & Pauline October 2023

An absolute treat

What an absolute treat. Thank you to all involved.

Jo September 2023

Lots of ideas

Gorgeous walled garden. It's given us lots of ideas for our walled beds back home.

Mairi & Mike August 2023

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