The Garden Today

The garden now employs two full-time gardeners, two horticultural therapists, seasonal staff and has the support of an enthusiastic group of volunteers.  About 20,000 visitors come each year to explore the paths and vine house and admire the magnificent towering walls covered in clematis and old-fashioned fruit trees.  Other original features include the central dipping pond and 250-year-old HL hinges on the garden side doors.  Visitors are able to wander anywhere in the garden; visit the propagation house; discuss the plants with staff and volunteers and picnic on the lawn.

Helmsley Walled Garden - Glasshouses

The garden has many historic features to restore over the future years with the aid of grants and donations.  Spring 2001 saw the opening of the newly restored Vivtorian Glasshouses.  £1m has now been spent on the building restoration of the Vinery Orchard house, shop and outbuildings.  Other recently completed schemes include a , hot border, peony garden, trained fruit trees, community allotments, cottage flower garden, and the creation of many tranquil corners.