Helmsley Walled Garden
📍 Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH, UK
About Helmsley Walled Garden
Helmsley Walled Garden is a beautiful and serene five-acre garden located beneath the impressive ruins of Helmsley Castle in Helmsley, North Yorkshire. It offers visitors a tranquil escape with its vibrant displays and stunning historical backdrop. Highly rated with 4.5 out of 5 stars from numerous reviews, guests consistently praise its beauty and peaceful atmosphere.
The garden is renowned for its diverse variety of flowers, including fragrant roses, and its well-maintained, easy-to-navigate paths, making it accessible for all. Visitors can enjoy exploring various themed sections, encountering resident chickens and ducks, and finding delightful statues dotted throughout. A charming cafe is on-site, providing a lovely spot for refreshments, with many reviewers highlighting the excellent food and service, especially the coffee and scones. There's also a gift shop for unique souvenirs.
Visiting Information
Helmsley Walled Garden is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The garden is committed to accessibility, featuring wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances, and paths that are easy on the feet. Payment is convenient, with options including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments, though cash is not accepted as the sole form of payment.
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📍 Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH, UK
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Showing 5 of 259 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 3 February 2026.
A very serene and beautiful garden against the backdrop of Helmsley castle! We parked the car at Cleveland Way car park (£6 for 6 hours), so had plenty of time to explore! The clouds came over which meant we popped into the cafe for coffee and scones for a bit! The glasshouse was converted into an interesting cafe with plenty of fixtures to create interests all around! When the sun finally broke through, it was so pleasant to walk round! There’s still some remaining spring flowers dotted about which added splashes of colour amongst the greenery. It’s completely dog friendly in all areas which was so nice! She got a treat when we purchased the ticket which she loved, thank you!!
A great walled garden, paths that are easy on the feet, wheel chair accessible, chickens and ducks, statues , scent from the roses is lovely , 10 quid day ticket or 15 for yearly pass . Helmsley castle overlooks the gardens .
Beautiful gardens with a great variety of flowers on show. It was a little expensive to get in for the size of the actual gardens (hence the 4/5). The food and service in the cafe were excellent
This is a wonderful place to visit if you're in the area. A glorious restored garden you could spend hours in & getting ideas for your own garden, or just enjoying he tranquility, the scents, and the colours. Refreshments are available at the tea room, and it lovely to sit outside on a sunny day - beware of all the small birds right beneath your table, looking for crumbs ! The entrance fee also allows you to enter free if you return within 12 months.
A wonderful walled garden. From the outside it does not look big but the walled garden is huge. Greenhouses, kitchen gardens, orchard and a beautiful central border section, this is done by volunteers. £10 entry and £11 with gift aid. Other ticket options available but see the website. On site cafe available to. You can also buy fruit and veg grown for a donation. Plenty in August / Sept / Oct. See the ticket office on arrival. Allow several hours and take a picnic. No onsite parking but a 5 minute walk there is a pay and display which is also for the castle.