It is hard to exaggerate the effect this beautiful park, with its red deer, spectacular moated Hall in mellow patterned red brick with its famous gardens will have on the visitor. The whole combines to give an extraordinary impression of beauty and tranquillity.
A classic parterre flanked by hybrid musk roses lies before a stunning walled kitchen garden with exquisite herbaceous borders and beds of vegetables interspersed by tunnels of sweet peas, runner beans and gourds. On the other side lies a herb and knot garden behind which is a rose garden of unsurpassable beauty. The colour combinations in all these are in immaculate taste and are both subtle and very beautiful.
The influence of the well-known garden designer Xa Tollemache, is clearly visible – the parterre was redesigned in 1987 and the new rose garden to east of the coach house was created in 1982, together with the knot and herb garden.
Head Gardener
Brendan Arundel will lead this informal ‘walk and talk’ through the gardens (duration approximately 90 minutes), covering the history, challenges, planting, horticultural approach, evolution and future of the garden spaces. He will outline how the team at Helmingham manages these challenges, and how that informs what they do going forward as well as touching on the Hall, the family and its history.
This season, Helmingham Hall Gardens is also hosting the only public exhibition of sculptures in the UK by David Harber. 13 of his works have been carefully sited around the gardens to enhance and reflect the natural beauty of each space.
Itinerary:
10:00 - Meet in the courtyard for tea and coffee
10:30 - Tour with Brendan Arundel, Head Gardener
12:00 - Lunch
13:00 - Garden will be available to walk around and for photo opportunities.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements prior to the visit.
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Prices
This event is free for all delegates.
Delegate Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before you book your place on the tour.
Event entry is in the name of the GMG Member only and cannot be passed on to non-members unless the event allows the admission of non-members to attend. Please note, to be eligible to attend you must have renewed your membership.
Refund Policy
For events where tickets have been purchased, tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to a future visit if 48 working hours notice has been given.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, cancellations must be made 48 working hours or more prior to the event by contacting admin@gardenmediaguild.co.uk.
We may cancel or interrupt the tour at any time if an event outside our reasonable control prevents us from operating (force majeure). This could include severe weather or injury or illness of the tour guide.
If the tour cannot go ahead for any reason, we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know.
Waiting List
If the event is ‘sold out or fully booked’ then members can be placed on a waiting list and will be informed as soon as possible but could be within 24 hours of the event
Attire
Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn. The Garden Media Guild will advise if specific clothing is needed at working factories etc.
Accessibility
Please be aware that some gardens may be difficult for people reliant on a wheelchair or other aids due to narrow paths, steps etc. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance.
Loss or Damage
The garden owners and The Garden Media Guild cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to you or your personal effects. You visit the gardens at your own risk.
Videos and photography
Different gardens will have different rules around video and photography. It is your responsibility to make sure you follow any rules around video and photography on any visit.
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