Henry Moore was one of the foremost artists of the 20th century.  During a career that lasted over 60 years he made over 10,000 artworks, including sculptures, drawings, prints, tapestries and textiles.  He became best known for his semi-abstract, monumental, bronze sculptures which can be seen in galleries and public spaces all over the world.

Moore and his wife Irina moved to Hoglands in Perry Green in 1940 and lived there for the rest of their lives.  Many leading figures of the twentieth century came to have tea in rooms filled with the artist’s remarkable collection of art and natural objects. The house is presented entirely as the artist lived in it. 

The gardens and grounds cover more than 70 acres and the sculptures sited in the grounds span Moore’s career.  There are several studios in which Moore created many of his most famous works.

We will meet at 10:45 at the Visitor Centre, Dane Tree House, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Herts, SG10 6EE

Our visit will include a guided tour of Hoglands in the morning and a 90-minute tour of the studios and gardens in the afternoon as well as an opportunity to explore the extensive grounds.  The venue has catering facilities offering tea, coffee and light lunches.  Visitors are also welcome to picnic in the grounds.

All the car parks have accessible parking bays. Please display your Blue Badge.

An accessible ‘Superloo’ - individual cubicle with a toilet, sink and hand dryer is available by the gift shop in the Visitor Centre and the Aisled Barn.

Personal wheelchairs are not able to access Hoglands as the house is narrow in places. However it is possible to reserve a narrow manual wheelchair so that all areas of Hoglands accessible to wheelchair users. If you would like to use this facility please discuss with Mo before booking so she can make the necessary arrangements.

You may use your own mobility scooter in the gardens providing it is suitable for uneven ground and gravel paths. You can also borrow a mobility scooter free of charge to help negotiate the 70 acres of grassland but you must have driven one previously. Please discuss with Mo if you would like to use this facility as they have to be booked in advance.

Numbers are limited and the tours will be in small groups. Booking is now open to members of the Burghley Arts Society.

Title Image: Henry Moore - Three Piece Sculpture Vertebrae  1968 - 69    Photo Rob Hill.    Reproduced by kind permission of the Henry Moore Foundation

Below: Henry Moore's family home, Hoglands    Photo Jonty Wilde     Reproduced by kind permission of the Henry Moore Foundation