Gardens, gardens, gardens…

Gardens, gardens, gardens…

It’s been a good summer for gardens so far, notwithstanding a couple of periods of very heavy rain and some unwelcome winds. The photo above was taken at Helmsley Walled Garden: always a joy to visit but particularly resplendent in July. The cafe is very good...
Helmsley and Hampton Court

Helmsley and Hampton Court

Helmsley Castle as seen from the Walled Garden.  Even in October, the garden is great to explore and has come on a long way since our previous visit a few years ago. The cafe there is another attraction – so good we came back the next day for more! In November,...

Helmsley Walled Garden

There seems to have been a real growth in interest in walled gardens over the last few years, with many restoration projects bringing them back into use.  One of the most impressive we have seen lately is the one at Helmsley, which is currently having a bit of a...

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