Reviews of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens. (Association) in Watford (Hertfordshire).

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

902 Reviews

397 Comments

Association

Non-profit organisation

Art gallery

Art museum

Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham SG10 6EE

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Information of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Association in Watford (Hertfordshire)

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This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.

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Reviews of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

S. N.

The most fantastic place, we visited the house as well as seeing the many sculptures in their beautiful settings. Such an interesting place, we learnt so much about Henry Moore and his love of natural forms that he recreated in his sculptures. The cafe is delightful and serves really delicious food at reasonable prices.

S. B.

I should say at the start of this review that I am bias. I love Henry Moore's work so I was very excited about going to the place where he lived and worked. However even if you are not a fan this is a very well run place to visit. Decent sized carpark despite the rural setting, good signage, disabled access, nice cafe situated in modern but sympathetically built reception building. Lovely grounds with sculptures scattered around the grounds. Exhibitions of his working models, drawings and sculpting work shop in separate buildings. Tours of the family house available, but can only be booked at the site, not prior to attending. House worth booking. Very inciteful into the life and nature of Moore and his family. Easy place to spend a long morning or afternoon, or longer if you're a fan. Would thoroughly recommend.

A. S.

Smiled my way through the beautiful grounds, the exhibitions and studio. Stunning pieces; colour, form, texture. Reinvigorated! Thank you

P. H.

A great day out exploring the grounds of the Moore's old home, seeing may of his sculptures and in this season's special exhibition many of his drawings too. A bit of seating in the exhibition space would have been appreciated. Pleasing that the merchandise in the shop was not over priced.

J. C.

Beautiful surroundings frame the sculpted abstract - representational forms of Henry Moore's artwork to great effect. This is a gallery on an acreage scale, and partly populated by the sheep the artist found inspirational. The size of the largest sculptures, and their material, lend themselves to being truly encompassed only in the outdoors. You are encouraged to touch, but not clamber on, the art, and there is one picnic area dominated by a large sculpture children play around. A really enjoyable visit and pleasant way to pass a few hours. Two observations or perhaps warnings for children or large parties. The first is the entrance fee, which is rather high for what is a walk through a decorated park with some static, of very informative, displays. The second is the cost of refreshments, which is very high. Bring your own food and especially drink.

R. B.

On a nice day this is a fabulous place to stroll around, enjoying the weather and the interaction of the light on the statues, and having a picnic in the areas set aside. It is 12.25 for adults and there is plenty to see but I suspect some of the enjoyment is lost if visiting in bad weather despite the indoor attractions. The Hertfordshire way and other public footpaths run around the perimeter so bits can be seen on a stroll which can be surprising if you're not expecting to stumble upon it in the middle of the countryside.

N. R. E.

Amazing place. You truly get a sense of Moore’s life and the way he worked. A tour of his house is a must - it’s a treasure trove. The perfect setting to enjoy his sculptures and the newly built visitors centre is stylish and welcoming.

D. W.

Very interesting place to visit. The sculptures are very distinctive of course and the grounds are extensive. We had a guide with us who was excellent and enabled us to learn so much more about Henry Moore. They have a very nice coffee shop there too.

M. W.

Excellent day spent here. House well worth a look but tread carefully in overshoes-required wearing but oversized - my only critism of an otherwise perfect day. My sister who studied Moore for A level Art had waited 21 years to visit and said she wasn't disappointed. All good. Tastefully stocked gift shop and cafe. Friendly and helpful staff.

T. F.

Pick a nice day and you can spend a good few hours here. The house (opened in 2008) is a fascinating throwback to the fifties and sixties, rich in artifacts from Moore's travels yet humble in its presentation. The estate grounds, with many of Moore's sculptures, hiding behind trees and positioned to present their beauty, makes a lovely stroll. The new exhibition centre houses more information, a gift shop and a lovely cafe with plenty of tea and cake.

M. C.

Beautiful park with fantastic organisation. Nice cafe with a large selection of cakes, no dogs allowed but there are sheep in one field if you miss wildlife.

S. W.

Wow. Spent a few hours there. I expect I'll return. The house tour was expensive but worth it. The outside sculptures were delightful. Too much to take in at once. The people on site were generally very enthusiastic to talk about Henry Moore and his work.

M. D.

Superb exhibits and grounds. Cafe/ restaurant very average. Also kids (and adults) can' t touch most of the statues... and this is very strictly enforced.

R. S.

Wonderful day browsing the sculptures in beautiful grounds. The staff all so knowledgeable and happy to chat. Excellent cafe too.

s.

A bit out of the way but well worth a visit. Extensive grounds full of beautiful sculptures, with interesting workshops. Small cafe but we ate in the pub linked to the foundation, which served very nice meals and had a lovely garden.

J. S.

Great displays of wonderful work. Pleasant afternoon. Wish staff were less rude and snooty though as they actually seemed to go out of their way to be abrupt and unhelpful. This wasn’t at all nice. Shame.

P. H.

A hidden gem and sadly not open after October until the spring. It is very hard to find down narrow country lanes with no sign posts and no 4G. However well worth it. Huge grounds with very impressive statues workshops galleries and also Henry Moore's house. Very knowledgeable staff on hand. Very new well equipped visitor centre with cafe foe light bites and drinks.

N. C.

Fantastic place to visit, lovely grounds with plenty of Henry Moore sculptures in a range of mediums. Also informative and interesting exhibitions. Get on a tour of his house called Hoglands. It's interesting and like stepping back in time, and you are only allowed in if you are on the tour!

B. C.

Friendliest staff ever... everyone we met along our visit was incredibly welcoming and so informative, please go on the tour of the house it's a must, you really get the real feel for the artist - if you enjoy his work or not. I can't admire the staff more, they all seemed to really enjoy being there and their knowledge of Henry Moore was incredible. Thank you for a great visit...🌼 My only moan would be the café, poor quality food and service.

Y. M.

Fantastic sculptures, well set out. The grounds are well kept, with plenty to see including a flock of sheep. Plenty of open space for children. Nice cafe and gift shop. Only disappointing thing was we couldn't get lunch.

A. H.

Lovely place! Lunch there was fantastic!

N. C.

A beautiful place to walk around

P. R.

Go on a day that you can stroll leisurely around the grounds. Preferable a warm day, that allows you to pause and breathe, touch and watch. Talk to the staff. They are knowledgeable and friendly. But overall, go on a warm day.

G. F.

Two reviews in one. Firstly the studios and gardens are amazing. Everything is well maintained and the visitors centre is only a couple of years old and is well designed. The is a new gallery by the sheep field which architecturally is a bit barny so fits in with the local vernacular, but inside is climate controlled with clean modern lines. The gardens are spectacular, well maintained with lovely planted areas around Hoglands (Henry Moores house.) The gardens is where most of the sculptures are diaplayed and with the surrounding foliage and in natural sunlight they gleam and show of textures within the castings. The cafe is amazing. We've been to the HMF many times and always stop for a drink and food. The cakes are fantastic and the bacon and sausage Sandwiches make a filling and tasty lunch. Review 2 - Weddings We love it so here so much we got Married here! The HMF has a license for 12 weddings a year in the aisled barn (which I forgot to mention above) which is a 17th century barn Henry Moore bought from a local farmer and had moved and modernised. It has climate control (a pre-requiset of mine for an August wedding!) and HM displayed tapestries he commisioned of his some of his pencil sketches. These give the hall a very unique feel for your wedding. We comfortably seated 90 in the barn for the service and the wedding breakfast, although you'll want to hire a shelter in case of inclement weather as you need to vacate the barn during switches between service/dinner/evening do. We took Jules (the lovely lady who organises the events with tje equallu lovely Sarah) advice and hire a giant hat Tipi, these look amazing and so much better than a traditional marquee. If you have more than 90-100 guests you'll probably be better hiring 2+ tipis and eating outside. HMF make sure that everything runs smoothly and are there for the entire day keeping everything on track. You can pretty much personalise eveything as the HMF isn't a wedding venue all the time they have no chairs and tables and hire them in for you, so you can have what you want. We had the best day here for our wedding and our guests loved the venue, even of the weather had turned we had shelter and good views.

D. F.

Good day out. Opportunity to take loads of photos. On a sunny day make sure you wear sunscreen.

P. K.

Beautiful day at Henry Moore’s place. A new exhibition to see. Also, first time I’ve seen the tapestries in the Aisled Barn. Toasted sandwiches for lunch and tea and cake in the afternoon. A really enjoyable visit.

C. F.

A wonderful and fascinating place. Beautifully cared for and superb guided tour of house. Lovely for coffee/lunch too!!

G. R.

Incredible place, knowledgeable staff, lovely buildings and studios. Nice kitchen located in the main reception area. The gardens are full of Moore's art, what a treat. We will definitely return!

S. O.

What an amazing and interesting place. And the Rosey Lea coffee shop was a bonus! Lovely relaxed afternoon.

H. N.

Great visit. Fantastic sculptures in great outdoors plus interesting indoor exhibitions. Good parking, nice tearoom and small shop. If you like modernish sculpture then this place is a must see.

A. H.

Very relaxing and interesting place to visit.

J. W.

To see these sculptures upfront and visit the artists last continuation of creativity has been very inspirational.

A. M.

Great afternoon out. Fantastic sculptures you can touch, lots to see, exhibitions too. Well worth a trip

K. J.

Very peaceful. Great to see sculptured up close. Lovely cafe too.

M. C.

Very inspiring place, perfect visit during a sunny day. The foundation gives an overview of Moore works and life. There's a nice cafe in the foundation but also a good pub next door. The place is not easy to reach if one is without car.

G. H.

Brilliant place. Lovely to see the sculptures in their chosen places. Very helpful and friendly staff/volunteers 😊

C. E.

Lovely place. Lived only 12 miles from here and never visited. Well worth it to see some of his best work in the Hertfordshire countryside

T.

Excellent way to pass a couple of hours. Some gorgeous massive bronzes displayed as intended. Dont miss the tapestries

F. K.

Great place to spend a few hours examining Henry Moore's works (and get a bit of exercise). The sculptures are laid out over extensive gardens. There is a good cafe and decent toilets.

M. “. P.

Very nice area to walk around and enjoy a simple day out with friends and family. Under current conditions there is limited access to some areas and the cafe is an order in advance model, but works well and enjoyed my time there.

L. G.

Lovely hidden gem, I never knew this was here. But it's well worth a visit, beautifully kept grounds, nice and peaceful to walk around and a lovely coffee shop that's not extortionate prices 😀

m. h.

Beautiful grounds flowing with amazing artwork & magnificent sculptures Staff are super friendly & knowledgeable A great way to spend a few relaxing hours

M. V.

Fascinating place to see where Moore lived and worked and to see the sculptures in a natural setting. Incredibly polite and helpful staff. My kids said it was the best art gallery they have ever been too!

S. H.

Fantastic place to relax and enjoy the works of Henry Moore, well kept gardens displaying sculptures plus, in non covid times, his house, studios and gallery of his drawings and paintings.

S. S.

I can't tell you enough how amazing this place is! So special. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. It has an amazing vibe. You have to pay extra to visit his house but it's worth it! A couple of minor criticisms. The tour guide was excellent in the house but we weren't given enough time to take in what was in the house if you wanted to listen to him. A shame. The other thing is the sound in the gallery is terrible. I gave up trying to listen in the end... Another shame. I highly recommend visiting the foundation. If you like Henry Moore, you won't be disappointed....

A. B.

Although not really into sculptures I really enjoyed this visit. History regarding Henry Moore interesting. He was extremely talented in other areas. Coffee shop was good

S. M.

Organised a school trip here. Couldnt recommend it highly enough. Excellent facilities, engaging tour guides, beautiful grounds full of fantastic sculptures. My classes (yrs 6 to 9) loved it. A++

C. M.

Really a beautiful place and fantastic staff, had a great time. 👍

M. H.

Fabulous lovely gardens with the statues and bronzes. Has a small dinning area inside and s terrace for outside where we drank coffee. An enjoyable day and would recommend people to visit.

S. G.

Such friendly and knowledgeable staff who we were lucky enough to have walk around the grounds with us and tell us more about the Sculptures and artist. Great day out

T. K.

Personally didn't enjoy it but it wasn't to bad. It's somewhere to go for the day.

R. R.

Wonderful day out with so much to see...very well organised complex with visitor centre/shop/cafe (delicious cakes!), extensive grounds with the sculptures, guided tours of the fascinating house, plus various studios in the grounds containing other works/exhibitions of interest. Too much to see in one go, need to go back!

J. B.

If you have an open mind on art this can be an interesting place to visit. The facilities are modern, well kept and a staff of very pleasant, knowledgeable and enthusiastic people, who want the visitor to enjoy the experience & perhaps an appreciation of Henry Moore.

G. S.

Nice day out, great art centre and relaxing walk

K. w.

Beautiful garden setting for wonderful sculptures give yourself plenty of time

C. E.

Lovely grounds , magnificent sculptures. Very interesting tour of the house. Friendly helpful staff. Great day out.

J. S.

We had a really nice day. Beautiful grounds round all the sculptures . Lovely little restaurant/cafe, and the weather was beautiful. Really worth a visit.

j.

Lots of information, beautiful art, nice tour through Moores former house. We had a nice day out. Little bit expensive though and unreachable by public transport so if you don't have a car you'd have to go by taxi.

P. M.

Although overcast the art shines forth. Becoming Henry Moore exhibition fascinating, don't forget to go upstairs to enjoy the heads. Cafe space excellent and not overly priced. A good few hours of enjoyment.

R. A.

Wonderful sculptures in lovely surroundings,friendly and knowledgeable staff.Good tea room with decent selection of food and drinks.

c. b.

Lovely place to visit. Staff very helpful and informed. Beautiful grounds. Children welcome. You can touch the outside statues and feel the work and flow of the piece. Going back soon.

J. L.

Fantastic over 80 of his greatest work. Moved to Perry green in 1940 ewhen his London house hit by a German bomb. He purchased this house about 5 years later after selling one carving for a lot of cash. Beutifull setting on about 80 areas and access to his house and workshop . Every nice teas shop. And access for disabled people. I ghostgot around easy. Every clean toilets. Lovely staff. There is also a very large display outside. Great pond very big. Keep an eye on your children no fence they mayslip in. It costs £10 entree . Guide in his house an extra £4. Well worth it. A whole day not enough. Maple parking. No charge. The drive to get three very pretty. No picnics. No cameras in buildings HAVE A GREAT DAY WE DID. Been about 3 times a year . Henry Moore . My Hero

J. N.

Perry Green is a picturesque village. With small country roads. Henry Moore is a very famous artist. His work is seen around London & many great cities.

A. S.

Sophie our guide in the archives was absolutely amazing, inciteful and no script. The layout and ambience wonderful. The tapestries were a sight to behold, the only let down was the food and service in the eating area, slow and expensive.

L. C.

A beautiful space, full of large Henry Moore sculptures. You can also see the artists house and workshop. There are some really lovely pieces by Moore, sitting around the garden and fields. Well worth a visit.

S. M.

Henry Moore’s former home, studios and gardens, make for a wonderful day out. We celebrated my birthday here on a gloriously sunny day, with a yummy picnic next to the "Square Form With Cut" concrete sculpture. There are many large sculptures dotted around the gardens and sheep field and you are allowed to touch the outdoor sculptures, but be warned, the bronzes can get very hot! Staff were lovely, friendly and very knowledgeable about all things Henry Moore. Do check out all the studios, including the Bourne Maquette Studio which displays Moore's original mini models and the 16th century Aisled Barn which is home to Moore's stunning tapestries. (You have to look up close to see the weave and appreciate the beauty; from a distance, you could easily mistake the artworks as charcoal and watercolour.) I love this location and will visit again.

A. Z.

Came to explore not knowing what to expect. The place is run by really friendly and knowledgeable staff. Our three children were given activity packs, including a little sketch book and pencil, which kept them engaged and interested for a couple of hours. The cafe is nice too with good cakes and tea.

C. C.

Such a beautuful and peaceful day out. Less than an hour from where we live in N. London too. Staff all exceptionally warm and kind also. Will dedinitly be back.

F. F.

Beautifully landscaped environment showcasing the best of Moore's work. The staff are friendly and helpful. A great day out for the whole family.

J. S.

The great out door exhibition of Henry Moore's sculpture is worth a visit and the new galleries and cafe add to the overall experience. All set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside.

J. S.

Started off in Hoglands Moore's house. It feels as if he has just stepped out for a moment and gives you an insight to the man himself. The staff are really enthusiastic. It was just starting to drizzle when we entered the grounds and staff provided us with umbrellas. The grounds are mahoosive with much of the artist's work dotted around. His studios are a must see with the rocks, bones, etc that gave rise to much of his work. Along with tapestries and wallpaper designs. Café and toilets. Staff are friendly, approachable and informative. Highly recommend. Also a shop.

F. C.

The space was brilliant, bringing new life to sculptures with the scene of nature around them; giving a dramatic sense of scale to some or an ethereal grandeur to others. Great staff and nice cafe on site.

M. G. R.

Beautiful set and surroundings for the artist's sculptures, walks around them and informative workshops. Very interesting guided visit to Henry Moore's house. Cultural family recommended visit

C. T.

This is a wonderful place The house and grounds all belong to the foundation and are therefore really well kept The member of staff who showed us around the house was chatty and very knowledgeable The studios are very well kept as if Henry had just stepped out this is also the same in the house two things that makes it 5* the tapestries in the Barns very beautiful and very well presented. Secondly the large works of Henry's in the fields these are just devine Try to go around them all it is worth it. Not really good for children not much to do and large enough parties of people would spoil the serenity

R. C.

This is a great place to visit. Make sure you visit his house and workshop. There is a small shop where you can buy a memento of your visit. There is a nice little cafe or alternatively, The Hoops pub is next door. Moore's grave is at the little church of St. Thomas' just down the road.

E. D. (.

Set in peaceful English countryside. Fantastic place to wander grounds and enjoy Moore's sculptures. Clean bright restaurant selling a good aray of tea & cakes.

A. C.

From our arrival to our departure each and every staff member we encountered gave us snippets of valuable information, suggestions on where to go next, a cheery word, and an encouraging smile. The art work was impressive and well laid out. Well worth a visit.

C. N.

Great sculptures in the former estate of the legendary Henry Moore. Nice visitor centre, grounds are immaculate, really nice day out.

R. S.

Our 3rd visit but it was spoilt by the very overgrown surroundings of the large reclining figure on the hill in sheep field which should be the most impressive

K. L.

A relaxing, beautiful area to see Henry Moore sculptures and his studios. Cafe is lovely too .

P. A.

A great day out in the Hertfordshire countryside viewing many of Moore's fantastic sculptures in a relaxed and rural surrounding.

D. I.

The Foundation is truly inspirational - a wonderful open air museum with many excellent examples of Moore's work placed in beautiful and thought-provoking locations. And the studios and workshops are fascinating.

K. D.

An amazing place ideal for children and families. Met my grand children there after six months! A beautiful place and a lasting memory of post lockdown. Will go again xxxx

h. p.

Wonderful surroundings for the huge works of Moore. The drawings inside one of the studios were fascinating...and the family home too. Good facilities for eating

M. J.

Not to be missed park with iconic Henry Moore statuary, barn of glorious tapestries and studio. Cafe, shop and all facilities excellent. Some walking necessary to see everything.

K. S.

Delightful venue, not just for the art, lovely walks and great tea room/café too (best sausage rolls!)

P. C.

The gardens and Henry Moore display fantastic. Guides brilliant. Only problem cafe very slow and expensive.

L. O.

Lovely afternoon here, coffee and cake good too. Look forward to when the inside studios/galleries open up, will definitely return soon

A. G.

Excellent place to visit if in the area need around 3-4 hours to meander and have lunch but can be quicker Nice cafe with a selection of food and drinks with spacious tables. Outside statues and exhibitions are fabulous and really amazing to see up close. Knowledgeable staff who are willing to share knowledg and abswr questions. We felt very covid safe with sanitiser and social distance. Lovely outside picnic area to have your own picnic. Shop has books but no matter mini moore sculpture take aways 🙂

M. D.

A fantastic day out. If you have any interest at all in Moore, Sculpture, 20th Century Art or art in general, you should visit. If you have no interest, it's still a wonderful place to visit and walk around. The new visitor centre is architecturally interesting, with a good cafe and shop. The Hoglands tour is interesting. Walking through the landscape with Moore's large scale works in situ is breathtaking. And, perhaps most interestingly, numerous studios show his practice, full of found objects, sketches and maquettes. The Hoops Inn next door is a great pub, too.

D. &. K. A.

Lovely site with interesting exhibitions and of course yhe statues. The cafe is very good too.

K. D.

One of the most relaxing places I've visited where you have plenty of space for reflection, peaceful contemplation and great inspiration from Moore's wonderful sculptures.

J. C.

Good place to spend the day. Good pub nearby (The Hoop) for food and drinks.

K. G.

Absolutely beautiful place

R. D.

This is the most amazing place, there is a lively visitors centre, the artists house and studios, plus lots of artwork on display both indoors and outdoors. Definitely go on a dry day!

G. T.

Great for Henry Moore fans or art fans in general. set in lovely small village with pub restaurant close by. The foundation has lovely grounds for walking. well maintained.

J. B.

How much do you know about Henry Moore? We love this exposition of his life and work. Famous for sculpture but his drawings and paintings are a fascination and his use of new materials (e.g. polystyrene) very inspiring.

M. A.

Wonderful setting, really enjoyed the visit. Very well trained staff who could answer our questions. Covid systems fully in place. Had a lovely day.

S. D.

Great to see the sculptures 'in the flesh'. Café has limited choice but very nice food and drinks. The shop is quite small.

J.

A must visit for anyone fond of Henry Moore, an absolutely amazing collection of many of his work in one place in a natural environment, where he created them. It is tucked away in the beautiful rural Hertfordshire countryside which is a little challenging for city drivers to navigate through the very narrow and twisty village lanes but worth all the hassle. The village Much Hadham also worth a stop over for a stroll, it was voted as the most beautiful village in Herefordshire.

P. B.

The house and grounds brilliantly guard Henry Moore's legacy for posterity.

W. E.

Truly inspirational. Wonderful grounds, sculptures and buildings. Henry Moore ‘s home is fascinating. Great day our for our family.

S. G.

Gorgeous place. Had a wonderful couple of hours wandering through the sculptures.

L. H.

Wonderful to be able to have such an insight into Henry Moores studios and estate. Great walk through fields. Sculptures that change with every viewpoint.

N. A.

Amazing art works

D. D.

Nice place to visit or enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in very peaceful surroundings.

M. B.

The sculptures aren't my thing but a wonderful place to visit. Would highly recommend

S. S. S.

You won't find any works of Sir Henry Moore there. Major collections of his work are there in Hertfordshire, Peri Green. But it's a nice place to be if you are in Leeds. Staffs are very helpful. Sir Moore had established his studio here. He used to work in the coal mines nearby.

R. A.

Well-organised,,, charming reception and guides, a beautiful place to walk, and stunning artworks. An excellent place to visit.

W. B.

Amazing exhibition, which I imagine will be even better after lock down. Staff were lovely and highly knowledgeable about the history.

D. P.

Extremely Interesting, many models to see and photograph from all different angles and very close as well as away. 35 acres to wonder around. Motorbilty Scooters available for very disabled. I highly recommend it to you. Also an excellent restaurant. Visit Now. David Neil.

D.

Oh wow - what a beautiful and very interesting place to visit. Staffed by very friendly people who were enthusiastic to share their knowledge. Afternoon tea and cake in the sunshine to finish off what was a lovely afternoon. We would highly recommend you pay a visit.!!

K. G.

Great place for a peaceful day out

H. M.

Lovely day out. Love sculpture on hill in sheep field. Tactile. Delicious Victoria sponge!

G. W.

Great Afternoon out. A nice walk and some interesting peices of art. A nice cafe to round the afternoon off

R.

Wonderful trek around the countryside with surprising sculptures. The staff are just brilliant.

P. B.

A fantastic day out. First walking around the outdoor sculptures and studios. The maquette studio was particularly interesting. Then a tour of Moore's house which was fascinating.

T. M.

exceptional, you can visit the workshop, and the exhibition walks you through all the steps in his career. The staff is definitely passionate, very knowledgeable, and open to discussion :)

P. B. 7.

I would whole heartedly recommend taking the time to spend a day here, an amazing relaxed atmosphere with some really dedicated volunteers willing to spend time talking you through the work, great cake too!

H. F.

Stunning place to visit & perfect during covid

A. B.

One of the best places to get lost for a day not too far from London.

D. K.

Very interesting and well run during Covid virus

M. W.

Loved it! Lots of sculptures and artwork to look that! I would really recommend this place to family and friends. The gift shop is nice but the items are a bit expensive. Overall, a great experience.

C. B.

Good place for a walk amongst the sculptures.

K. D.

Lovely big fields that children can run around. And loads of Henry Moore sculpture displayed indoor and outdoor. Really inspired.

R. A.

Well laid out with fantastic sculptures.Nice tea room well organized but with reduced menu to to coronavirus but OK.Friendly and informative staff,great day out.

A. R.

A lot of walking involved to see sculptures with only widespread benches to rest so a problem for the less mobile. Tea rooms very good

A. W.

Lovely outdoor area with sculptures well placed. Henry Moore's house well worth a visit.

P. E.

Lovely place to visit on a dry day. I thought the cafe was a bit expensive (hence only 4 stars) otherwise all good. Would take a picnic next time.

J. W.

Excellent place to visit. Staff very frienfly and very helpful. Very worthwhile doing the tour of the house. Cafe. Parking opposite or in little further up road in pub car park.

J. M.

Lovely grounds, not at all crowded, didn't like the narrow road but unavoidable.

L. G.

Amazing place to visit some of the best England sculptures

K. B.

Wonderful way to spend a day!! So much to see.....the house tour was very interesting! Delicious food and coffee.....super helpful staff....will be back!!!

D. D.

Great Day out, the gardens and sheep fields a great setting for some impressive Art Works by one of British Modernisms leading Figures - the Studios and temporary exhibition were also of interest.

T. S.

Great place to go with the family, lovely sculptures

K. H.

Beautiful to visit. Inspiring and informative. Wonderful hands on access to the works.

G. G.

A decent way to spend a couple of hours enjoying art set amongst beautiful gardens and countryside.

P. B.

Lovely, tranquil idyll in Hertfordshire countryside. Great collection of Moore sculptures, paintings, sketches and maquettes.

B. L.

A great place to absorb some culture and art history and a lovely slice of countryside.

S. B.

Lovely stroll round amazing sculptures in the grounds and galleries. Nice cafe as well

J. N.

So lovely. Amazing sculptures. Don't miss the tapestries in the barn

j. s.

Brilliant... Also possible to walk footpaths overlooking.. As dogs aren't allowed this is a good option

T. T.

Absolutely wonderful. All of these beautiful HM sculptures spread out in a lovely garden. Go there!

P. C.

Good tea rooms and pleasant ambiance round off a good 1/2 day teip for all the family.

C. M.

I'm a wedding photographer and my clients chose the Henry Moore Studio & Gardens to hold their wedding reception. Really lovely venue with great outdoor spaces and very helpful staff. Would thoroughly recommend.

F. F.

What a great day with my family

J. S.

Lovely place with sprawling gardens add to that the great work of Henry Moor.All ages have something to enjoy

D. C.

Sculptures in Henry Moore's own grounds and gardens. Nice cafe and an interesting visit to the Moore's family home.

A. D.

Staff pleasant. Very informative, very nice day

D. M.

A great day out. In these strange times of social distancing its easy to wander around in your own little bubble and still enjoy everything.

J. E.

Really friendly and knowledgeable staff. If you can do the tour of the house it's only 8 people at a time but very interesting

C. C.

Great place with Henry Moore work place outdoors and indoors

L. Z.

Great day out very well organised during COVID the food in cafe was delicious and all staff that we interacted with were helpful and knowledgeable

A. M.

Lovely gardens, great sculptures, good food in the café.

P. W.

Lovely place. Took 2 granddaughters for GCSE art experience. All enjoyed our morning.

K. H.

Lovely place to spend a few hours, even if you're not into sculpture. The grounds are pleasant and the cafe is lovely food, not too expensive.

D. B.

Seated quickly lovely food, very filling, parked easily at back. Super staff.

C. R.

Beautiful grounds, lots of staff members adding to the experience, thanks

B. C.

A tranquil sculpture park where you can enjoy delving into the work of Henry Moore, the enjoying coffee and a cake.

M. M.

Brilliant. The sculptures look great outside and the glimpses into the house and studios are fascinating.

E. W.

Fascinating place, but the staff in Cafe were very slow.

K. H.

An amazing place. Very well laid out and good safety precautions in place. I would thoroughly recommend this.

D. H.

What Google maps doesn’t tell you is that opening is seasonal. It's closed in winter.

R. L.

Even in the rain this place is extraordinary. Close your eyes and touch the sculptures...

M. C.

Lovely grounds and house, interesting exhibitions, friendly staff, all make a very good day.

R. H.

For a peaceful time out, and some fascinating sculptures, including a really nice lunch, book and go.

D. K.

First I should mention I have visited annually for some time and have been fascinated by the sculpture in the photos. Each year the foundation presents different elements of Moore's work and the exhibition's for this year were about to finish when I visited. The photos are of the works in the grounds which I enjoy and hopefully give you a flavour of what you will see. For me the whole place is very special, they serve nice tea and coffee and excellent cake, pick a day with nice weather and either use sat-nav to find it or plan your route carefully. I do recommend touring his house if you are a first time visitor and again for the first timer follow the sculpture in the sequence in the guide. Finally it's worth wearing shoes that allow you to walk in fields, some excellent work are often surrounded by sheep.

J. S.

Shame there aren't nicer and more places you can have a picnic. It would make it much more fun to visit and there is plenty of space.

M. M.

Lovely gardens and art. Fantastic on a glorious sunny day.

R. M.

A delightful place to enjoy Henry Moore sculptures in the natural environment

j. w.

Really knowledgeable staff. Lovey art work in a beautiful setting the cafe also serves delicious food!

K. O.

We were free to see the huge sculptures in a natural setting with sheep sheltering amongst the priceless art works

G. M.

Bigger and better than I imagined. Calm and peaceful.

A. M.

Super afternoon visit , nice visitor centre , good facilities , nice food .

C. S.

Lovely as ever for a gentle afternoon walk, sculptures never cease to amaxe

N. N.

A lovely place with impressive sculptures, definitely worth visit

P. C.

Excellent day out, would take a full day to see everything of interest but ideal cafe/restaurant on site

P. H.

Brilliant homage to top British sculptor! Situated in acres of rolling English countryside outside small village.you can follow a designated trail around his studios and gardens and learn his history and view his huge sculptures in their natural settings. Helpful staff, free car park and lovely cafe.highly recommended for summer day out

G. B.

Lovely place to visit, extraordinary exhibits, in a tranquil setting. Must go again

M. S.

Excellent exhibition of his sculptures and drawings.... Interesting tour of the house.

w. m.

Very nice museum. Sculptures ate spread out in multiple interior and exterior space.

L. M.

Beautiful buildings and grounds. Stunning sculptures. Great cafe.

M. K.

Whether you are interested in art & sculpture or not, Hoglands is fascinating, & well worth a visit.

T. C.

Great place to visit

K. G.

Lovely day exploring beautiful grounds and amazing sculptures

L. P.

Great day out beautiful sculptures and gardens

C. A.

Beautiful sculptures in an amazing setting. Well organised .

N. C.

Beautiful sculpture park. Went here for a wedding. Great place for it.

P. S.

An excellent place for studying the sculpture and other art, or just for a pleasant afternoon walk surrounded by some significant and beautiful artworks. It's very well run with friendly staff, a trail for kids, neat tea room and endless amounts of interesting discovery.

P. G.

A place of learning and tranquil reflection. It so good to have such an asset on our doorstep.

M. C.

Really lovely place and a joy to see so many of his works in one place.

A. M.

Brilliant, very statuesque and pleasant day out..

P. M.

A great day out, fascinating place. Very knowledgeable guides. Good little cafe.

J. S.

Very well set out and the house is also worth visiting. Downside is the over priced cafe.

L.

Beautiful grounds to walk around, and an amazing collection of Moore's best work.

V. R.

Great day out at a well organised and friendly venue.

C. A.

Didn't know he did tapestries - or that he lived so close to London. Good guides.

K. J.

Lovely staff! Janice Gold is a legend, the ultimate tour guide :)

A. R.

beautiful grounds, good gift shop, friendly staff.

A. T.

Hidden gem.Beautiful garden and sheep fields. Perfect for a long walk on a sunny day. Recharge the batteries in this calm place. Tbh didn't know anything about the artist, Henry Moore before my visit but became an admirer.

J. C.

Beautiful and very tranquil. Fascinating insight into Henry Moore's life and work.

A. G.

Beautiful spot with many examples of his work. Nice cafe too.

K. W.

Really well put together exhibition. Visit Hogshead house too as it helps understand him.

M. M.

Lovely place to wander around ,

L. J.

Nice place to happen upon. Really glad I did!

D. W.

Pleasant day. Good cafe and interesting tour of the house and studios

M. W.

This is a must see place for anyone that is a fan of Henry Moore. You really must take tour off Hoglands to get the full experience

C. W.

Great place to wander about

S. W.

Wonderful art in wonderful countryside and a glimpse into Henry Moore's process and studios.

J. H.

Beautiful place , specially for weddings

D. L.

What an inspirational place, will be going back again, definitely recommend to go that worth seeing this amazing man's sculptures on display along with other art works in his many outbuildings/Barns

H. P.

Beautifully laid out, with a wealth of sculpture and drawings, giving visitors an insight into the process

M. S.

Simply wonderful ... well worth the visit.

G. C.

Great exhibition in a huge green garden. Relaxing and peaceful for a good day.

J. S.

Beautiful environment, knowledgeable guides, fabulous setting , excellent tea shop .

a.

Fab, exactly what it says on the packet. Great sculpture, lovely grounds

N. I.

Excellent food from the cafe. Beautiful setting for Moore's work.

B. R.

Interesting insights into his processes, lovely grounds and some interesting sculptures.

A. C.

Outstanding garden setting for some of his large sculpture works.

S. L. F.

Very well organised venue. Good bookshop and restaurant.

B. B.

For all art lovers. Also great venue for weddings.

L.

Amazing place- spent a couple of hours wandering around the grounds and looking at the myriad of sculptures and studios. Recommend

D. F.

Amazing location for our daughters wedding venue. Staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing too much trouble. All facilities were spot on, with the added attraction for guests to wander around the grounds. A truly memorable experience 👍.

B. M.

Interesting and aesthetic

M. C.

Great space to enjoy his art.

R. H.

Made very welcome by everyone. No need to rush and always someone to answer questions. We will certainly go back.

N. R.

Great place to visit and enjoy sculpture in the open air.

D. C.

Great collection of Moore's sculptures in lovely surroundings.

R. R.

Fabulous sculptures and great afternoon out

S. R.

Superb sculpture that works in this setting. Well worth a visit.

D. U.

Excellent place, staff are knowledgeable and eager to talk, the studios are well presented.

T. H.

I loved the garden, very peaceful and friendy space.

S. T.

Nice area

J. B.

Really interesting visit. Very windy day so we will have to return when the weather is calmer. Excellent exhibition called The 1960s which was fascinating especially with the timeline to help explain the context of world affairs alongside Moore's work. Very good facilities for visitors - refreshments, shop, toilets. Very knowledgeable guides. All in all a superb trip.

C. G.

Lovely place and interesting to visit.

B. A.

Open air sculptures in the middle of countryside, great place to be there

P. H.

Great space and setting. Good staff covid19 proof

J. K.

lovely garden, beautiful sculptures , wonderful day out

A. B.

Remote, quite... I love the no sound of road traffic... Clean air

E. H.

A wonderful day, lots of space and great facilities

K.

Love this place!

Y.

Wonderful place!

r. p.

Very well organised and thought out especially in relation to covoid.

A. B.

A great place to see many important pieces in one setting

R. P.

This is a wonderful place to visit with larger pieces outdoors and an uplifting exhibition of Moore's drawings and sketches in the big barn (contemporary exhibition space) until 27 October 2019. Cafe in modern rooms, serves a range of quality food. Overall, It's a must!

E. B.

A really lovely space to spend an afternoon.

S. B.

Fabulous art in a beautiful setting - its a win win

S. N.

A really interesting selection of works in a beautiful setting.

J. M.

Amazing destination for families and the lovers who live the gardens 😳🤓

S. B.

Lovely exhibition space, well worth a visit

P. E.

Quite amazing, even for one who is not into abstract art.

8.

Lovely place Cant wait to go back !!

A. D.

Lovely place to visit, enjoy the Henry Moore art work in the gardens and the grazing fields, and much more.

D. M.

Great place - but cafe needs to be better customer focused

T. S.

Wonderful grounds and fascinating sculptures.

G.

Fascinating. Beautiful grounds with many of Moore's large sculptures, studios showing how he worked & an excellent gallery. Best of all, take a guided tour of the house which is kept exactly as it was when Moore lived there & also contains a wonderful private art collection. There is a very good café & a gift shop with items to suit all pockets. Highly recommend.

R. R.

Absolutely fascinating and a beautiful setting

J. Y.

Fantastic cafe food

J. S.

Very gentle place

J. M.

Very well presented, staff friendly

J. P.

Surprisingly good for kids

R. C.

Amazing tapestries, sculptures and wildlife all rolled in one,

A.

Great for anyone onto contemporary art or any artist

R. W.

Top-notch, beautiful, interesting.

S. L.

Beautiful setting for the sculptures

L. B.

Beautiful. Lively day out.

J. R.

A perfect setting and way to display this superb collection. Moore's work is accessible, original, moving; both timeless and of his day. Art, exercise, education and a nice cream tea at the end of it. What more could you want?

T. C.

Don't get there too early, we did and had to hang about until 11.00

J. F.

Lots of room to escape crowds

g. m.

Very good excellent assistance Could not fault their attention

S. R.

Stunning new visitor reception area and cafe

j. v.

Second time I was there. Still impressive.

A. S.

Lovely place, well worth a visit

j. b.

Wonderful sculptures in lots of space

S. E.

So much to see, learn and experience. We need to come back

A. L.

Attended a wedding here and it was such a good day

F. d. C.

THE road to peace of mind.

M. B.

Beautiful setting for these magnificent sculptures. Well informed guides. Lovely day. 😃

S. A.

A very special place

V. L.

Absolutely wonderful

E. H.

Very good visit and safe

D. H.

What a fantastic place!

S. H.

Allow plenty of time as there is lots to see

A. H.

Excellent exhibition with good cafe

K. K.

The current exhibition of drawings is breathtaking

P. W.

Great gardens for the kids to explore

T. B.

Nice quiet relaxing afternoon tea.

R. L.

A wonderful afternoon. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.

A. S.

Really enjoyed this outside gallery. Wonderful sculpture and very friendly, knowledgable, helpful staff.

M. “. M. I. W.

True country side where living and working Henry Moore.

P. A.

Beautiful grounds, sculptures.

B. L.

Fantastic place great countryside

E. J.

Fantastic place to visit

B.

Great experience loved it good staff

A. M.

Facinating to wander amongst the statues.

M.

Weird place with weird art

H. B.

Super place to visit

H. P.

More Moore than you could possibly imagine!

r. h.

Tranquil environment-pleasant staff.

P. A.

A really lovely place to visit. There is a lot to see and understand. A visit will give you a better understanding of this great artist. Let your imagination run mad as you come up with what each sculpture means to you

B. D.

A good stimulating day out.

J. F.

Lovely day out.

J. V.

Absolutely Fabulous

A. R.

Great wedding venue.

G. J.

Excellent day in the country, good v.f.m.

B. T.

Amazing place , worth a visit

B. P.

What an amazing place!

S. ;. B. B.

Over hyped, over priced for a stroll

J. C.

Wonderful, inspiring day out!

T. J.

Very calm and peaceful

C. D.

Amazing space with incredible sculptures and works of art. Well worth the money.

S. C.

A very special day

R. C.

Lovely location.

S. T.

Must see

d. b.

Well worth visiting

A. W.

Amazing

P. d. W.

Perfect.

H. F.

Well worth s visit

G. S.

Love this place

T. T.

So much to see and lesrn

S. J.

Great place to visit

J. G.

Love this place. The art is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. Have a picnic if the weather is good.

T. B.

Amazing experience x

R. D.

Great sculptures

B. H.

Calm and inspiring grounds

W. S.

Beautiful

S. E.

Beautiful

S. A. W.

Brilliant

J. K.

Great

C. T.

Fantastic day out with a wealth of well presented information about Moore's life and obviously his art. Everything about the visit was great but the cafe was lacking for those with food intolerances which isn't so good if the only nearby pub is booked out.

J. C. M.

Quite an inspiring place. Just 1.5 hours out of London. It has an impressive sculpture park, his house and archive. Truly enchanting and worth the visit.

L. M. (. G.

Sculptures are incredible, and particularly good to explore outside in nice weather. Added to lovely staff and good food in the cafe, it's a place to visit more than once.

E. O.

Great sculptures and studios. However, the cafe service was appalling. It took 40 minutes to get a slice of cake and the place was half empty. They gave our order to an other table and then said we were sixth in line. The table next to us said it took 20 minutes to receive their coffee. The staff didn’t clean up tables. I would recommend bringing a picnic (there is a picnic area) and avoiding the cafe.

E. S.

Great place if you.like art etc also a great pub across the road Hoops Inn had a lovely lunch in there had a great atmosphere and very good staff great food

R. C.

Staff are great; friendly and knowledgeable. Place is clean and serene, great landscape and of course brilliant sculptures!

s. g.

lovely to revisit. Enjoyed the 60's exhibition.

S. B.

Really nice gardens to have a walk around and take in the sculptures. The main house was closed due to the current covid situation but there's plenty more to see in the grounds

R. A.

Well laid out with fantastic sculptures.Nice tea room well organized but with reduced menu to to coronavirus but OK.Friendly and informative staff,great day out.

A. D.

Excellent,I'm a member of Hardingham art group and we had a marvelous time.The staff were kind and friendly,the acutaul grounds and premises are so prestine,food is good and very reasonable,couldn't fault the place and I feel like a Henry Moore expert!It was far more than my expectations,an amazing day out

S. P.

Poor coach parking, room for only one vehicle. Two coaches of schoolchildren had difficulty waiting because the car park is small and the venue is within a small village area. However, a lovely place to visit if you are able to walk around the gardens in fine weather.

R. B.

Beautiful site and enjoyed the Henri Moore sculptures, lovely to go to on a sunny day. Only a 4* as we tried to go to the cafe but there was a 40 minute wait and all the vegetarian food had run out. Staff were a bit under trained and not organised, with individuals waiting over 20 mins for a slice of cake.

S. B.

Lots of outdoor space with lots of sculptures to explore as well as studios and galleries. Lovely cafe that can get busy sometimes, with outdoor seating and one vegan sandwich option, sadly no vegan cakes. Don't miss Hoglands, the house next door is an optional extra and is Henry Moore's former home housing his personal possessions and private art collection. Fascinating place

D. P.

Great venue for a summer function or event. Lovely vibe and really welcoming staff. Love DJing here

A. O.

60 acres of beautiful gardens and stunning sculptures. Very tranquil. Good cafe. Friendly staff and excellnt guides to show you the art and gardens. Dissapinted that none of the sculptures are souvenir magnets marketing opportunities missed. The king and queen would be best sellers!

M. T.

An outstanding discovery. Learnt so much today in gorgeous surroundings and ‘state of the art’ facilities. Unhesitatingly recommended for a great day out.

M. N.

Very good. Lovely serene walk around through sculptures

D. G.

Excellent staff and services. Picnic area available. It's recommended to book tickets before in busy season.

B. B.

Excellent collection of a mix of media from the monumental to the sketch book. Avoid in bad weather as a walk in the sculpture park is not to be missed.

S. R.

Atmospheric environment to display Moore's magnificent sculptures and artifacts perfectly demonstrating his distinction between "size and scale"

L. M. W.

Went on a warm day in late summer, admiring the sculptures from different angles in shifting light was a unique experience.

P. C.

A wonderful sculpture Garden and studios.

C. A.

What a lovely place to visit. I went on a winter weekend so lots of it was closed, although the sculpture gardens and fields were still open. It was good to be able to get up close to the magnificent sculptures, and equally impressive to look at some from a distance, in the fields, before getting up close to them. I'll definitely go back again when it's fully open.

S. W.

Give yourself a day to gently wander round at your leisure. Wonderful site in the countryside designed to view Moore's pieces in natural surroundings.

c. s.

One of the best galleries in the world. Really..

H. J.

Wonderful day at the Foundation as always. Well prepared for visitors, dealing with COVID precautions brilliantly. What a perfect place!

L. A.

Great sculptures, good country side view and nice for walks. Good for picnics and family day out or good 3 hours outing. The ground is so spacious, there is enough room for all, including the sheeps pasturing. There is a cafe/ coffee shop with lots of seating areas both on the grounds and the in-house exhibition centers.

E. E.

There is something other-worldly about this exhibition: My second visit and definitely not my last

J. A.

What a lovely place and lovely staff. Very well looked after.

H. _.

You expect Henry Moore sculptures, you may not expect so much more of the man and his times. Well worth adding on the tour of his house, stuffed full as he left it, the guided tour really brings it all to life

S. G.

The grounds have intuitively placed sculptures which are amazing to see. Did consider the entrance fee a little high but understand that the cost of preserving this place is probably astronomical. The cafe seemed to serve lovely food but it was again expensive so only coffee purchased.

L. F.

You can spend a nice afternoon here with all the exhibits and learn how it was all done.

G. W.

A high quality exhibition of the life of Henry Moore. Well crafted and with a real sense of his presence as a result of the way the Foundation have preserved his working space and displayed his methods.

E. T. R. L.

Friendly welcome in the gentle Hertfordshire countryside to the awe-inspiring sculpture of a twentieth century great. Space to contemplate and energise.

L. B.

A beautifully relaxing way to spend a sunny Sunday. Bicycle parking is available, although it is limited (4-6), and there's a decent pub opposite if you want something more than coffee and cake in the cafe

D. N.

The place is beautiful. Really good place to take kids as an introduction to Art. Firstly cause there is not much chance of getting told off when the kids touch the sculptures. Cause lets face it, kids touch everything. The gardens are stunning, the walk around the sheep field was nice (mind the poop) - staff really helpful and polite. And pub right across the road. Bonus right there.

M. D.

Great layout, guided tour fascinating though a bit mean you can't take photos. It takes 45 minutes.

R. P.

Excellent grounds, had a tour of the house on our visit. Staff amazing.

C. T.

Amazing setting in beautiful surroundings with a huge number of stunning Henry Moore artistic works.

N. B.

Perfect for a 3 hour stroll around the statues. Plenty of cool photo opportunities.

J. D.

Excellent place to spend an afternoon outside with inspirational art and sculptures.

S. N.

Amazing place, fantastic walk in the beautiful countryside. Really friendly staff.

M. M.

I loved this place. An idyllic setting for some inspiring art.

K. O.

Fascinating insight into Moore's home and artistic life and a multitude of great art to see at the same time. Well worth a visit.

J. J.

Fascinating and well worth a second visit. The guides were very knowledgeable and helpful.

D. N.

Tranquil place to enjoy some abstract shapes and get some lovely sandwiches and cake in you. Also, if you're lucky, you'll win best Blouse of The Day.

R. R.

A fantastic place I'd visit as many times as possible! You can never have enough of looking at the sculptures. Lovely and well informed personnel. Big enough gardens to have a good walk, beautiful picnic area. Strongly recommend for all ages.

A.

Always a joy, whatever the weather. So good having this on my doorstep. Great facilities, too. Highly recommended.

E. P.

Absolutely wonderful place to visit, incredible sculptures and other art in an incredible setting, really one of a kind. Especially if the sun is out! Well worth the visit, even if you have to travel.

B. P.

Students of art, of whatever age or experience will find this place inspiring and enjoyable. The Foundation is a true representative of a great legacy.

a. e. (.

Wonderful day out to learn about Modern British Art

C. M.

Great place, inspiring, relaxing, stimulating

R. L.

Great place to visit, brilliant café and stunning grounds, worth a visit, definitely 😀

G. B.

Good, but not great. I enjoyed visiting, particularly the science fiction vibe I got from a lot of the works, and where they were placed in the landscape. The Edmund de Wall exhibition at the moment is worth five stars alone, and his work here highlights the issues for me. De Waal has a really interested video on the website introducing the exhibition here that he's curated. He goes into some detail about the works involved and the background to them. There's also a little brochure you get with the exhibition where again he goes into some depth. This is what is missing from the gardens here. I'd like a bit of explanation, a bit of context, perhaps a board in near each work talking about them so I understand what Moore was inspired or consumed by at the time he made it. There was not a lot here to a) put each work in some form of context or b) give me some background on Moore himself. I came away feeling I didn't really know much about him. A case The second point was the staff. Having spent the last few months since lockdown ended trying to visit some museums and galleries, this was the first location I visited where I felt the staff weren't particularly welcoming. In a couple of examples I felt like I should be thankful I was being allowed in here to worship at this altar of his genius. Well, times have changed, haven't they? I may not be an artistic expert but a bit of a warm welcome wouldn't be amiss, and I don't mean you have to go overboard and get all 'have a nice day' about it. A bit of enthusiasm. The guy outside the De Waal exhibition was great, very welcoming and helpful. Some of the others a bit 'meh'. I'd still recommend going, and will perhaps consider returning in the future, maybe I caught everyone on a bad day?

A. P.

Amazing place to visit for all those people who love H. Moore I absolutely love this place!

G. W.

Fabulous piece of living history and an example of if you have talent it shines through no matter what your background. Inspirational.

W. L.

What a fabulous place to visit, It's great to see the actual studio where he works. Not to miss the video in Henry Moore The Sixties exhibition on now. We also ate at the Cafe, sandwiches were good and good selections of teas and coffee too.

l. c.

Wonderful afternoon walking around the exhibits

A. R.

Popped in to have a coffee in the cafe and bought a few items in the gift shop. A little disappointed we were given takeaway cups when others around us were drinking from cups and saucers. Tiny cups too for the price, but the overall experience of seeing some of the sculptures in the gardens for free was worth it!

A. H.

Just popped in for coffee this time but well worth a visit another time

T. M.

Only visited Rosie Lee coffee shop which was great for cake and view of grounds.

G. A.

Delightful setting in the village. Lots to see and ponder. Great facilities.

J. P.

Such a lovely place.

J. T.

Most enjoyable day out. Henry Moore's sculptures are magnificent to behold. The grounds they are set in makes walking around on a fine day most pleasurable.

V. T.

Excellent venue for a day out. Lots of great pieces by Moore, within a large and sympathetically landscaped garden. Several workshops can be visited, with friendly guides available throughout, and always happy to share the story behind some piece or other.

S. B.

Brilliant! You need a sunny day to tour the grounds at their best, but the indoor exhibitions are good too. Very modern facilities. Great place to just "be" in the gardens. Good sense of how/where he created his works too, so one up on a standard art collection.

K. D.

Lovely sculptures and the history of the man, well worth the trip

S. C.

Lovely walk around the estate taking in Henry Moore's sculptures and seeing where he created them. He also painted! He really had a gift for large scale creations. The walk to see all his works takes about 30 minutes to take in cursorily but could take much longer. Not all wheelchair accessible but mostly so. Café and shop very good and plenty of parking and overflow parking if it is a busy day.

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