Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

A beautiful and peaceful place to wonder around. Some amazing sculptures to get up close to set in very well kept grounds. We were last there many years ago and it now has a lovely reception centre with shop and cafe with seating inside and out. Great value for money as first entry then gives free access for a year. Our grandson enjoyed the freedom of running around the open spaces and exploring the structures.

Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful space with beautiful gardens and art. The space is so vast that it never feels crowded. Getting there without a car was somewhat tricky but not hard - a train from London Liverpool Station to St. Margaret’s (less than an hour) and then an 18 min Uber ride (there is a bus but it involves a 30 min walk, which for those with limited mobility is difficult, especially as the road is one lane only with no sidewalk). The one thing that could improve is the cafe - it has a very limited selection of savory items, so bring your own food for a picnic.

I have wanted to visit for while & we decided to go on Bank Holiday Monday. We loved it. Henry Moore's giant sculptures were fantastic, to be able to get up close & personal was a highlight. Beautiful grounds. We will definitely be making another trip soon.

A great way to see Henry Moore's sculptures in the settings they were intended for, and in the place where he lived and made them. This place is pretty unique in that it combines a good walk in beautiful countryside with world famous art - including the studios Moore created a lot of his work in. The house tour was extra but I would definitely recommend it, as you get to see the rooms pretty much exactly as they were when Moore was there, a wide variety of the artworks he collected, and you find out about his family life and how his business was run. If you get a ticket for the Gardens you can use it to get entry for a year, so it's great value if they put on exhibitions and there's new art to go and see.

Allow plenty of time. Use the materials they give you to follow the route and read about each sculpture. The house is well worth visiting but you need to buy a ticket early (it's another six pounds!) or you might not get in by the last timed tour. Cafe is okay, but plenty of space for a picnic (including a picnic table) at the front of the entrance. Entrance tickets are valid for a year.

Hidden gem, this is where Henry Moore lived and worked from 1940 until passing in 1986. Incredible bronze sculptures set in nature, a total of 70 acres of landscaped gardens and fields home to sheep. His workshops and many maquettes (small plaster models) are viewable, giving a real insight into one of the great sculptors in history. Check the tapestries in the Aisled Barn, absolutely divine work, and shout out to the two volunteers who gave such detailed information and insights into the man and his work. The cafe and reception building are modern and clean and it's a world class experience. Relaxing and inspiring

A visit here kept us entertained for hours. Take your time, better to relax in to it and enjoy the sculptures slowly in the peaceful surroundings, and there is no need to rush. The art is well spread out and the gardens on their own are worth a mention; traditional cottage gardens, lovely mature and well kept lawns. We took our own lunch and had it in the picnic area; there's plenty of space. The ticket let's us come back in the next year and we will be back.

A Soulful Encounter with Art and Nature In Short: utterly brilliant escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Knowing this is literally on my doorstep, I will return again and again. We spent Good Friday at the Henry Moore Foundation — a much-needed family day out that allowed us to unwind, reconnect with nature, and switch off from the pace of work. From the moment we arrived, the site impressed us. Set in the idyllic countryside, it felt almost bucolic — peaceful and beautiful. The visitor centre was clean, modern, and understated, seamlessly leading us through the café and into the vast gardens. Both Amy and I were immediately taken aback by the sheer beauty of the grounds. We had the freedom to explore independently, wandering through sheep fields, woodland walks, Moore’s preserved studios, and open gardens, where his towering sculptures command space with quiet power. Later, we joined a guided tour of Moore’s house — an absolute highlight. Our guide Neil was knowledgeable, engaging, and wonderfully passionate, never rushing us as he led us through Moore’s world. The house itself is a time capsule, packed with curiosities, works from ancient civilisations, and pieces from many of the 19th and 20th centuries’ most influential artists. One sculpture in particular — Upright Internal/External Form — left a lasting impression. With its cocoon-like shape nestled in nature, I couldn’t help but see a human form within, cradled by the earth. For me, it symbolised our origin in nature — a reminder that we are born from it and belong to it. The experience brought a sense of peace and calm that’s hard to describe. I felt intellectually and emotionally nourished — like I had brushed up against something truly timeless. The creative energy of the space, preserved so lovingly, felt alive. I could easily imagine these bold sculptures still standing centuries from now, quietly telling stories of our time. I was even surprised to learn that Moore didn’t see eye-to-eye with Picasso — a fun bit of insight that gave me a new perspective on both artists! I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to the Henry Moore Foundation. Whether you’re an art lover, a family looking for a unique day out, or someone needing a moment of reflection, this place offers something special. With an annual pass in hand, I fully intend to return often — even just for tea and another slow walk among the sculptures. Tips? Bring a picnic, maybe a flask of tea, and wear proper walking boots — you won’t want to miss trekking through the sheep field to see Moore’s largest sculpture. It’s worth every step.