Hellens Manor
Much Marcle, Herefordshire, HR8 2LY
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
We want everyone to feel welcome at Hellens and hope that anyone with any specific requirements won’t hesitate to contact us (01531 660504/info@hellensmanor.com) so that we can make this possible. The Great Barn, Georgian Stables and Haywain have good access and facilities for wheelchair users and we have designated accessible parking areas. There is level access to most of the garden and ramped access to the Tearoom. Access to the House for wheelchair users is possible on the ground floor only.
Hellens is a much-loved Tudor/Jacobean home with an incredible tapestry of stories, characters, art, furniture, grounds and gardens, and a history dating back to 1057. Attractions include heirlooms of Anne Boleyn, the haunted bed chamber prepared for Queen Mary Tudor, paintings by Gainsborough, Van Dyke, Goya and Burne-Jones, and the fascinating story of Hetty Walwyn. The gardens are dog friendly and include a yew labyrinth, a rare octagonal dovecote, a physic garden, chickens, sheep and donkeys. The grounds cover 150 acres of ancient SSI woodland and wild flower meadows. The tearoom serves hot drinks, home made soups, cake and scones and icecream. Picnics are also welcome.
Guided tours last 75 minutes in groups of up to 20.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 10.30am – 5.00pm April 1 – October 15
Gardens, grounds and tearoom – admission free
House tours – £9.50, free for anyone in full time education
Private tours and group visits, with bespoke catering can be arranged at anytime of the year.
School workshops can be tailored to meet curriculum needs, covering Tudor art, music, clothing, Physic Garden. The Great Barn has space for up to 120.
Adult – £9.50
Gift aid admission – £10.50
Anyone in full time education – free
We want everyone to feel welcome at Hellens and hope that anyone with any specific requirements won’t hesitate to contact us (01531 660504/info@hellensmanor.com) so that we can make this possible. The Great Barn, Georgian Stables and Haywain have good access and facilities for wheelchair users and we have designated accessible parking areas. There is level access to most of the garden and ramped access to the Tearoom. Access to the House for wheelchair users is possible on the ground floor only.
Getting here
Much Marcle, Herefordshire, HR8 2LY
Hellens lies just off the A 449 – the Ledbury to Ross on Wye road. Follow the brown signs from the crossroads in the centre of Much Marcle Village. what3words – apples.putty.porridge
Ledbury Station is 6 miles from Hellens. If you want to use a taxi then please book in advance because there is not a taxi rank at the station. We recommend you come by bus.
The 232 Daffodil Line bus route takes you direct from Ledbury train station (or town centre) to Much Marcle. Get off at Glebe Orchard (8 mins walk to Hellens) or ask the bus driver if he’d kindly drop you at the end of Hellens’ drive (5 mins walk).
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