Helmsley Walled Gardens

Set in the North York Moors National Park, visit this historic walled garden and discover the vibrant borders, glasshouses and apple orchards.

Enjoy our day trip to the Helmsley Walled Garden which spans five glorious acres in the North York Moors National Park.

Used as one of the filming locations for the new adaptation of The Secret Garden, Helmsley Walled Garden spans five glorious acres in the North York Moors National Park. Originally the kitchen garden for Duncombe Park, it was abandoned in the 1980s. In 1994, local resident Alison Ticehurst began its restoration with the goal of creating a beautiful garden for visitors while also providing a therapeutic place.

The garden is constantly evolving. Highlights include a labyrinth, sculpture trail, a Native Plants Border showcasing British native plants that support insects, butterflies and pollinators, and a replanting of the Physic Garden. Work is ongoing in the Secret Garden, planted with flowers mentioned in Frances Hodgson Burnett’s novel. A new addition is the alpine garden, which was first displayed at Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2024.

This tour includes admission.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Times
Darlington	Darlington - Coach Stop, Dolphin Centre/Town Hall, Feethams, Darlington, DL1 5QT	Failed View
Durham	Durham - Sutton Street, Under Viaduct - Bus stop Opp Dominos pizza - Durham DH1 4DD	Failed View
Hartlepool	Hartlepool - Stand A, Transport Interchange, (next door to Railway station)	Failed View
Lees Coaches Depot	Lees Coaches Depot Skillion Business Park, DH7 8HG	Failed View
Stockton	Jokers Yarm Lane, Stockton. TS18 3DR	Failed View
Sunderland	Sunderland - Stand X or W, Park Lane Interchange, Cowan Terrace/Park Ln, Sunderland, SR1 3NX	Failed View
Washington	Washington - The Galleries, Bus Station Layby Washington, NE38 7RP	Failed View