News and Events 2008

Latest News
Nearly £1m worth of restoration has now been completed. It is the culmination of 5 years work to restore the Victorian glass houses and forcing sheds. The Vinery houses 34 vine varieties, the café and interpretation area.

The official opening by Lord Crawthorne, the Lord Lieutenant was on 30th May 2005. The developments complement the 10 years of hard work on the once abandoned garden.

Developments include an ethical shop selling local products made by real people and many recycled goods all made in England, mostly in Yorkshire and Helmsley.

Stroll through the newly restored Victorian glasshouses or picnic on our beautiful lawns.

Helmsley Walled Garden Cook Book by Elke Laver - This is a collection of recipes contributed from local people. Proceeds to the Walled Garden. Priced at £8.50 each (postage extra). Contributors include Volunteers, late Alison Ticehurst, Lady Feversham, late Glory Duncombe, Ian Carmichael, Piers Paul Read, The Star at Harome, The Fox & Hounds at Sinnington, Ampleforth Abbey, George Smith of Heslington, Sir David Goodall, Anne Lang, Bridget Gillespie, Rev. Greenway and Rev. Wilbourne.

The Bothy
We have a “Bothy” available at the garden. This is basic single and twin room accommodation. This room is available for rent to walkers or other hoidaymakers coming to Helmsley and can also be used for volunteers, students and special needs students to stay with a carer for short periods of work experience or working holidays. For further information please click here

Events 2008
Please see below for forthcoming events this year. If you would like any further information on any of the events either contact the named person or contact us.

Theatre of the Dales present William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night - Friday 18th July 7.30pm
An evening of open air entertainment, rain or shine, with the backdrop of Helmsley Castle... chairs will be provided
but please feel free to bring your own picnic blankets (and picnic!) ... We will also provide refreshments.
Tickets are on the gate at £10.00 (concs. £9.00).

250th Anniversary of the Garden - Sunday 17th August 5.30pm
The residents of Helmsley, HWG Friends, Volunteers and Associates of Helmsley Walled Garden are being invited to a celebration;
It is the 250th Anniversary of the Garden, and to celebrate we would like everyone to enjoy an evening of live Jazz whilst
enjoying a picnic here in the sumptuous 5 acres .... please enquire at the garden for tickets.

Photography Exhibition 22nd August to the 5th September

Botanical Illustration Classes with Bridget Gillespie 2008
All courses from 9.30am to 3.00pm in the Community Room at HWG - £65 per course.

May 14th & 15th, June 21st & 22nd, July 15th & 16th, August 19th & 20th, September 13th & 14th and October 14th & 15th.
To book contact Bridget Gillespie at Fir Tree House, High Lane, Beadlam, York, YO62 7SX. Telephone 01439 771272

Green Day 2008 - Saturday August 16th 10.30am to 5.00pm
Set in the 5 acres of beautifully landscaped Helmsley Walled Garden.
£4 for adults no concessions with no charge for children.
For more information please click here

We are planning loads of things to see and do; come and share in the magical atmosphere of fun and freedom, rest and activity. There will be entertainment and workshops, childrens tea parties in the tepee and for others yoga and demonstrations. A huge variety of things to eat and drink (including cream teas in the Orchid House) will be available.