Hellens Manor

Hellens Manor An historic lived-in manor with a 1,000 years of stories, a world class art collection and magical gardens. Much Marcle, Herefordshire.

Open for house tours, weddings, venue hire, retreats, concerts and events.

This may look like an ordinary bedroom window, but look a little closer and you’ll discover an inscription….On the 27th ...
04/09/2026

This may look like an ordinary bedroom window, but look a little closer and you’ll discover an inscription….

On the 27th April 1814, Hetty Walwyn was imprisoned in this very bedroom at Hellens Manor.

Hetty had fallen in love with a man who worked on the estate. The two ran away together, but Hetty eventually decided to return home. The welcome she received was not the one she had hoped for, and it is believed that her father locked her in this room for the rest of her life.

Trapped inside, her only means of communicating with the outside world was a rope attached to a bell at the top of the house. A bell and rope which, remarkably still hang there today.

With her diamond ring, Hetty is said to have inscribed the words “It is part of a virtue to abstain from what we love if it should prove our bane.” Those words can still be seen today hidden among the pains of glass.

And then there is Hetty herself… her ghost is said to be the most prominent of several spirits that are believed to wander the hallways of Hellens.

Did her lover really climb the outer wall of Hellens to see Hetty one last time?

Come and join us on a house tour to discover more about Hetty Walwyn and the incredible history, stories and mysteries held within Hellens Manor.

A little behind-the-scenes magic in the Córdoba Room ✨For the past few months, our amazing Arts Society Volunteers have ...
02/09/2026

A little behind-the-scenes magic in the Córdoba Room ✨

For the past few months, our amazing Arts Society Volunteers have been carefully conserving the beautiful silk brocade bed hangings.

Years of light, ageing and wear had taken their toll on the delicate silk, so the team carefully secured the fabric onto a new backing using ultrafine conservation thread, before interlining and rehanging the textiles.

Now they’re back where they belong, beautifully supported and ready to be enjoyed for years to come. 💛

A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers for their skill, patience and care in helping preserve these wonderful historic textiles. ✨

You can view this room on one of our house tours which run every Sunday and Monday. Book via the link in our bio 🤍

🌿 Hellen’s Produce Market, Saturday 5th September! 🌿Come along and support your local businesses while picking up some l...
30/08/2026

🌿 Hellen’s Produce Market, Saturday 5th September! 🌿

Come along and support your local businesses while picking up some lovely goodies along the way! 🤍

We’ll have a wonderful selection of homegrown and artisan produce, with something for everyone.

Join us from 9:30am to 11am and bring your four legged friends too, as dogs are very welcome on leads! 🐶

We encourage you to use the Daffodil Line or car share where possible to help reduce our carbon footprint.

Please also remember to bring cash, as some of our stalls are cash only.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🤍

🎶 Come and join us at Hellens Manor this Saturday 29th August!🎶Why not kick off the Bank Holiday weekend with a lovely e...
28/08/2026

🎶 Come and join us at Hellens Manor this Saturday 29th August!🎶

Why not kick off the Bank Holiday weekend with a lovely evening of live music at Hellens Manor. We’ll be joined by the fantastic Helix Gold Band, so you can sit back, enjoy the music, have a drink and tuck into a sausage sizzle!

All the profits from the evening are going towards the plans for a new community shop, post office and café in Much Marcle, something that will be so important for our village and the local community. ❤️

So grab your friends, family and come along for a fun evening! Enjoy some great music and help support a really worthwhile local cause.

We’d love to see you there! Much Marcle Community Shop

https://www.muchmarcleshop.org/events/

A glimpse inside Hellens ✨The Music Room is full of treasures, three Van D***s, a Goya and a beautiful Steinway piano. T...
26/08/2026

A glimpse inside Hellens ✨

The Music Room is full of treasures, three Van D***s, a Goya and a beautiful Steinway piano. The house is still enjoyed by the family too, alongside fascinating collections gathered over generations.

And then there are the extraordinary hand embroidered crewel curtains, created by our Arts Society volunteers. Their unique “Tree of Life” design features Hellen’s imagery and tiny personal touches. From dragonflies and bumblebees to hedgehogs and butterflies. 🦋🌿

A remarkable 4,741 hours of work went into creating them! ❤️

You can see this magical room for yourself by joining one of our incredible house tours. Why not stop by this bank holiday weekend!!

We are open as usual Sunday 30th and Monday 31st 10:30am to 5pm. Book your tour via the link below or drop us a PM 🤍


Visit Herefordshire

🍂 Autumn Yoga Retreat with Hilly Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage .A beautiful weekend to pause, breathe and unwind at Hellens...
24/08/2026

🍂 Autumn Yoga Retreat with Hilly Yoga and Thai Yoga Massage .

A beautiful weekend to pause, breathe and unwind at Hellens Manor this 19th to 20th of September 2026.

Hilly Hannken invites you to escape to the peaceful grounds of Hellens for two days of gentle yoga, meditation, nidra and mudra. After a busy summer, this is the perfect time to give back to yourself, slow down and reconnect in the company of like minded people surrounded by nature.

Stay in the charming Georgian Stables and practise in the Haywain Barn all within a stone’s throw of each other. Enjoy nourishing food, beautiful surroundings and plenty of space to simply relax and be.

Come away feeling rested, restored and renewed.

✨ Spaces are limited so head to the link below to book your place.✨

While we eat most of what we grow in our vegetable gardens, there’s one crop we happily leave for someone else.🌿🐝We’ve h...
21/08/2026

While we eat most of what we grow in our vegetable gardens, there’s one crop we happily leave for someone else.🌿🐝

We’ve had lots of visitors this year ask why we don’t eat our beautiful artichokes. The answer is simple, we grow them for the bees.

Those enormous artichoke blooms provide rich nectar and heavy pollen loads, making them a vital food source for honeybees and native bumblebees when other flowers may be starting to fade.

So, while they might look like they belong on our dinner table, we’re more than happy to let the bees enjoy them instead. 🐝🌸

Sometimes the best harvest is the one we leave behind for nature. 🌿

When you visit Hellens, our gardens are free to roam. Why not take a look at our beautiful vegetable gardens and maybe you’ll get some inspiration for your own ✨

🎷 Jazz with Ian Shaw🎷One of the UK’s leading Jazz vocalists, Ian is a gifted musician, innate actor and wonderfully unpr...
17/08/2026

🎷 Jazz with Ian Shaw🎷

One of the UK’s leading Jazz vocalists, Ian is a gifted musician, innate actor and wonderfully unpredictable showman whose performances leave audiences spellbound.

From Ronnie Scott’s to the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, Hanoi Opera House and Lincoln Center in New York, Ian has performed on some of the world’s great stages. On the 23rd of October we’re delighted to welcome him to Hellens Manor for this exclusive performance.

Expect an unforgettable mix of jazz, soul, cabaret, storytelling and hilarious stage banter. Ian breathes new life into songs from Cole Porter to David Bowie, reimagines cherished Jazz standards and brings his own witty and heartfelt compositions to the stage.

Whether you’re a lifelong Jazz lover or discovering the magic of Jazz for the first time, this promises to be a very special evening of music, imagination and connection.

This is an evening you do not want to miss!

🎶 Concert - 19:45 with a short interval
🍷 Haywain Bar & doors open - 18:45
🎟️ Tickets - £20
💚 Full-time carers - Free
🎓 Full-time students - £5

Come early, enjoy a drink at the Haywain Bar and settle in for an unforgettable night of live music.

Tickets are on sale now!! https://hellensmanor.com/eventsem/jazz-concert-ian-shaw/

Visit Herefordshire

New at Hellens!Have you heard? We have new ice cream and just in time for the heatwave.🍦Provided by the incredible Kelsm...
16/08/2026

New at Hellens!

Have you heard? We have new ice cream and just in time for the heatwave.🍦

Provided by the incredible Kelsmor Dairy team we have delicious flavours like Honeycomb, Strawberry and Mint choc chip as well as a new 4 paws ice cream for your fury friends.

Made locally in Herefordshire this is the perfect treat to end your peaceful day here at Hellens Manor.

Available in our Tearoom 🤍

Escape to the beautiful Hellens Manor for a creative weekend of basketmaking February 26th to 28th 2027.Spend two inspir...
14/08/2026

Escape to the beautiful Hellens Manor for a creative weekend of basketmaking February 26th to 28th 2027.

Spend two inspiring days learning from Helen Munday and Mollie McMillen, creating a contemporary shoulder bag and a beautiful natural fibre basket.

We offer small group sizes to better your learning, expert tuition from two fabulous ladies and a course that's suitable for all beginners and experienced makers alike.

Spend two nights here at Hellens in your own double or single room surrounded by nature and enjoy delicious home made meals after a day of creativity. With all your tools and materials provided this really does make the perfect gift.

Come for the creativity, stay for the calm, and leave with two unique handmade piece.

From £395pp, optional third night at £50 extra.

Follow the link to book your place now 🤍

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Much Marcle
Hereford
HR82LY

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