The Henry Moore Foundation

4.8 · 241 reviews
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Richard Pixner
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2020-12-26 06:19

This is a wonderful place to visit with larger pie...

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!

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Richard Compton
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2020-12-24 13:40

This is a great place to visit. Make sure you visi...

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.

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Glen Faulkner
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2020-12-20 06:57

Two reviews in one.

Two reviews in one.
Firstly the studios and gardens arr 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, nut inside is...

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Angela Spencer
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2020-12-16 19:05

Sophie our guide in the archives was absolutely am...

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.

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Peter Hall
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2020-12-08 08:42

A hidden gem and sadly not open after October unti...

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 ne...

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Chris Twin
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2020-11-26 12:39

Fantastic day out with a wealth of well presented ...

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.

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Marco Cimenti
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2020-10-24 21:34

Very inspiring place, perfect visit during a sunny...

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.

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Steve Bishop
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2020-10-23 04:34

Brilliant! You need a sunny day to tour the ground...

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.

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Philip Highway
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2020-10-21 07:02

Brilliant homage to top British sculptor! Situated...

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...

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Maureen Walker
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2020-10-17 04:46

Excellent day spent here. House well worth a look ...

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 gi...

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Brenda Coyle
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2020-09-24 09:06

Friendliest staff ever... everyone we met along ou...

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 ther...

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Jenny Brandon
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2020-08-19 05:06

If you have an open mind on art this can be an in...

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.

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John Chappell
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2020-08-17 18:01

Beautiful surroundings frame the sculpted abstract...

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 b...

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