Terms and conditions

Opening hours

November, December and March – Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. 

April to October – Wednesday to Sunday 10am till 5pm.

Admission prices

Annual Membership – £16* per person (includes unlimited garden entry when open, 10% discount on plants, & a complimentary guide book)

Day entry with Gift Aid – £15.50* per person

Standard Day Entry – £14.00

Children under 16 – Free entry

RHS members – free entry on Wednesdays

BBC Gardeners World Magazine – valid on Fridays only

* Helmsley Walled Garden relies upon the generosity of its visitors to fund its charitable work. The price marked * above include an additional 10% donation towards our charitable work, and enables us to claim Gift Aid on your admission.

One carer or companion is admitted free of charge per wheelchair user, visually impaired visitor or another person whose disability necessitates a carer.

Accessibility at the garden

We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to enjoy Helmsley Walled Garden. For a complete guide on what to expect before you arrive, when you arrive and during your visit, please see our detailed guide.

Guides and maps

Download our garden map here.

Drone usage

We do not allow either personal or unauthorised commercial drone usage in the garden. Commercial drone operators with suitable training and licences from the Civil Aviation Authority may operate drones in the garden with the permission of the marketing and communications manager.

Dogs in the garden

Dogs are welcome in all parts of the garden.

Garden seating

There are many benches around the garden to sit and enjoy the view. All paths are flat and there are no steps

Garden toys

Toys such as scooters or balls are not permitted in the garden.

Smoking policy

We operate a no-smoking policy, inclusive of e-cigarettes throughout all areas of the garden.

Get involved

By helping to care for the garden and connect people with the benefits of gardening your support will make a difference every day. We are a charity and your support is enormously important to us.