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!
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.
Amazing tapestries, sculptures and wildlife all rolled in one,
Very nice museum. Sculptures ate spread out in multiple interior and exterior space.
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 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 shiw of textures wirhin the catsings.
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 fillg 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 vavate 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Great layout, guided tour fascinating though a bit mean you can't take photos. It takes 45 minutes.
The house and grounds brilliantly guard Henry Moore's legacy for posterity.
Outstanding garden setting for some of his large sculpture works.
An amazing place. Very well laid out and good safety precautions in place. I would thoroughly recommend this.
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.
Amazing place to visit for all those people who love H. Moore
I absolutely love this place!
Great exhibition in a huge green garden. Relaxing and peaceful for a good day.
Beautifully laid out, with a wealth of sculpture and drawings, giving visitors an insight into the process
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.
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.
Personally didn't enjoy it but it wasn't to bad. It's somewhere to go for the day.
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.
Remote, quite... I love the no sound of road traffic... Clean air
Lovely staff! Janice Gold is a legend, the ultimate tour guide :)
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.
Not my favourite subject but very interesting and well laid out.Some restrictions due Covid19 but still a worthwhile day out.Good tea room with a reasonable selection of food.Social distancing well organised.
I loved the garden, very peaceful and friendy space.
Wonderful art in wonderful countryside and a glimpse into Henry Moore's process and studios.
Lovely grounds and house, interesting exhibitions, friendly staff, all make a very good day.
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.
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
Really lovely place and a joy to see so many of his works in one place.
Didn't know he did tapestries - or that he lived so close to London. Good guides.
Made very welcome by everyone. No need to rush and always someone to answer questions.
We will certainly go back.
Amazing setting in beautiful surroundings with a huge number of stunning Henry Moore artistic works.
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!
Superb sculpture that works in this setting. Well worth a visit.
Lovely stroll round amazing sculptures in the grounds and galleries. Nice cafe as well
lovely garden, beautiful sculptures , wonderful day out
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.
A tranquil sculpture park where you can enjoy delving into the work of Henry Moore, the enjoying coffee and a cake.
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.
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
Truly inspirational. Wonderful grounds, sculptures and buildings. Henry Moore s home is fascinating. Great day our for our family.
Love this place. The art is wonderful and the atmosphere is great. Have a picnic if the weather is good.
Brilliant. The sculptures look great outside and the glimpses into the house and studios are fascinating.
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.
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 :)
To see these sculptures upfront and visit the artists last continuation of creativity has been very inspirational.
Beautiful buildings and grounds. Stunning sculptures. Great cafe.
Very nice setting
Miss names of the sculptures on these
A wonderful afternoon. Knowledgeable and helpful staff.
What a huge park. Beautiful images of Henry Moore. His studios and house can also be visited. Definitely worth it. The foundation cannot be reached by public transport. We took a taxi.
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.
Lovely big fields that children can run around. And loads of Henry Moore sculpture displayed indoor and outdoor. Really inspired.
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
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...
Lovely, tranquil idyll in Hertfordshire countryside. Great collection of Moore sculptures, paintings, sketches and maquettes.
Lovely outdoor area with sculptures well placed. Henry Moore's house well worth a visit.
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.
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.
Beautiful sculptures in an amazing setting. Well organised .
Wonderful day at the Foundation as always. Well prepared for visitors, dealing with COVID precautions brilliantly. What a perfect place!
Interesting insights into his processes, lovely grounds and some interesting sculptures.
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.
Beautiful spot with many examples of his work. Nice cafe too.
True country side where living and working Henry Moore.
Good day out. Opportunity to take loads of photos. On a sunny day make sure you wear sunscreen.
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!
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
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.
Excellent food from the cafe. Beautiful setting for Moore's work.
Beautiful sculpture park. Went here for a wedding. Great place for it.
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.
Beautiful environment, knowledgeable guides, fabulous setting , excellent tea shop .
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
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.
Whether you are interested in art & sculpture or not, Hoglands is fascinating, & well worth a visit.
The Henry Moore Foundation is a UK-based charity that was founded by the renowned 20th-century sculptor, Henry Moore. The foundation has two art venues, one in Leeds and the other in Hertfordshire. It also boasts extensive artwork and archive collections, as well as an active grants programme. The primary aim of the foundation is to promote visual arts and sculpture both within the UK and internationally.
The foundation's headquarters are located at Perry Green in Hertfordshire, where visitors can explore Henry Moore's former home and studio. The site also features a sculpture garden that showcases some of his most famous works, including "Reclining Figure" and "King and Queen". In addition to this, there is a gallery space that hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The second venue operated by the foundation is located in Leeds. Known as 'Henry Moore Institute', it is situated next to Leeds Art Gallery in the city centre. This venue focuses on research into sculpture from around the world since ancient times up until contemporary art practices.
One of the key aspects of The Henry Moore Foundation's work is its grants programme which provides funding for artists working with sculpture or other forms of visual arts. This programme aims to support emerging artists who may not have access to traditional funding sources or who are working on projects that are experimental or challenging.
In addition to supporting individual artists through its grants programme, The Henry Moore Foundation also supports institutions such as museums and galleries through its partnerships scheme. This scheme provides funding for exhibitions or other projects related to sculpture or visual arts.
Another important aspect of The Henry Moore Foundation's work is its extensive archive collection which includes photographs, letters, sketches and other documents relating to Henry Moore's life and work. These archives provide valuable insights into his creative process as well as his personal life.
Overall, The Henry Moore Foundation plays an important role in promoting visual arts both within the UK and internationally through its various activities such as exhibitions at their venues (Perry Green & Leeds), grant programmes for emerging artists & institutions like museums/galleries etc., archival collections containing valuable information about 20th-century sculptor -Henry More’s life & works etc.. With their focus on supporting emerging talent while preserving historical records related specifically towards sculptures; they continue making significant contributions towards shaping future generations' understanding & appreciation towards this form of artistry!
henry-moore.org
