Helmsley Walled Garden

24/10/2026

As we say goodbye to the summer, we're rewarded with an extra hour of snoozing and the perfect excuse to curl up with a good book, plenty of which can be found in the Garden Shop!

So, on that note, we'd just like to remind you of our change in opening times.

From Sunday the 25th of October the garden will open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm, with last entry at 3pm.

The Garden Shop will open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 3.45pm.

The Vinehouse Cafe, Helmsley will open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 3.30pm, with last orders at 3pm.

Have a lovely weekend (despite the weather 🌧), and we hope to see you soon 😊

23/10/2026

23/10/2026

There are some gruesome goings on here at Helmsley Walled Garden over the autumn half term!

We dare you to take on the challenge of finding the 15 pumpkins and gruesome facts our volunteers have hidden throughout the garden.

Starting tomorrow, Saturday the 24th October, and running until Sunday the 1st of November. Open Wednesday to Sunday.

We hope you can make it. You're in for a frightful time!

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Admission charges* as follows;
Free entry for under 16's, carers & RHS first members. Adult day entry £14. Annual Membership £16. Residents Annual Pass £10.

*Sunday 31st October & Sunday 1st November;
Adult day entry reduced to £8 as part of our Autumn Apple Weekend (more information on our website - link in bio).

18/10/2026

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15/10/2026

Are you a fan of Whichford Pottery?

If so, then pay us a visit soon. We have just taken delivery of a stunning collection of terracotta plant pots.

Whichford pots have a 10 year frost proof gurantee and make beautiful gifts, especially when filled with treats for green fingered recipients. Or, you could always just treat yourself 😊

The Garden Shop is open 10am-4.45pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

Whichford Pottery

14/10/2026

Hello from us!

We hope you're having a great week so far!

After a busy summer we're enjoying a slightly slower pace. But that doesn't mean there's less activity here at the garden. Amongst many other tasks, our volunteers are busy harvesting seeds and packaging them ready to sell in the garden shop. We think you'll agree; a packet of seeds makes a lovely addition to a greetings card.

We also have a few upcoming events to look forward to, including our Autumn Apple Weekend at the end of the month.

Head over to our website (link in bio) more information, and new events and workshops.

Happy Wednesday!

14/10/2026

Just look at this beautiful work from our weekend painting course with Clare Belbin!

It was great to meet such a lovely group of artists, who clearly enjoyed every moment of their creative time in the Orchid House. They should all be extremely proud of the quality of work they have produced on this 2 day course.

Helmsley Walled Garden is a source of inspiration to so many of our visitors and volunteers. So, on your next visit don't forget to stop and take in the sounds, textures and scents, maybe even bring along a sketchbook or journal to capture how it makes you feel.

We'll be back on Wednesday with more garden updates. In the meantime, enjoy these beautiful photos from a sunny weekend in Helmsley!

Clare Belbin Carlile

10/10/2026

The art of noticing...

That's what it's all about on this weekend's painting course with our resident artist, Clare Belbin. And, on a sunny day like this the Orchid House is the perfect place to capture the changing light.

Clare's students started by drawing with a stick, in their non-dominent hand. As you can imagine, this takes a lot of control away from the artist, and instead brings an element of fragility and naivety to their mark making. And, the results are just beautiful!

Clare will be running more drawing and painting workshops, here at the garden, next year. We'll let you know as soon as these are live on our website.

Have lovely Saturday!

Clare Belbin Carlile

09/10/2026

''By October, the walls at Helmsley seem taller.

They aren’t, of course. It is the sun, travelling lower now, leaving long sections of the garden in shadow while the upper bricks catch the light. By late afternoon you can feel the day drawing in, particularly when the sun slips behind the trees, and the warmth goes with it.

Yet summer has not entirely surrendered.''

If you enjoyed this excerpt from 'Burying Spring' by resident writer Andrew Jackson, then head over to our website to read the full blog post.

https://helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk/burying-spring-by-andrew-jackson/

We recommend finding a quiet space, making a comforting warm drink, and letting Andrew's words transport you through the quiet seasonal changes happening throughout the autumnal garden.

Happy reading!

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08/10/2026

Thanks so much to the lovely Sam Nixon for popping in to say hello and to sign your beautiful new book in the Garden Shop, earlier today. It was geat to meet you and we hope you enjoy your visit to our gorgeous market town!

Signed copies of 'Autumn' by Sam Nixon is available in the Garden Shop, while stocks last. It really is cosy season in a book! And full of comforting, heartwarming seasonal recipes.

Sam Nixon

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