A very good day out and interesting site to visit . How good to seen so much of his work and visit his house.
The work of Henry Moore takes on a whole new dimension in the setting of his home and workplace. Fascinating to see his workshops and 'work in progress'. Viewing the monumental pieces in a lovely garden setting and in open meadows with grazing sheep is an experience not to be missed. Charming staff and a nice pub nearby! A lovely day out which I plan to repeat
The walk round the grounds to visit the sculptures is brilliant.I have always been a fan of his large sculptures, but was pleasantly surprised to find that he had also produced many drawings and tapestries (of which I had been previously unaware).This is a great place to visit - Opening hours are limited : so check their website before travelwww.henry-moore.org
The Henry Moore Foundation is a national treasure, endowed by Moore to preserve his legacy for the world. Nestled in Perry Green, a Hamlet of Much Hadham, this is a gem in the countryside - art among the sheep fields. Many works are visible from public walkways (though fewer than before the big theft), but to really begin to understand Moore, do the whole thing - tour the restored house, visit the studios and walk the grounds. I especially love the tapestries - giant pieces of work in a barn that are copies of some of his drawings. The maquette studio shows the small maquettes he worked on, and the found objects that inspired him, preserved to look as it did when he worked in it - such a jumble that I see something new every time. The docents are enthusiastic and well-informed. The grounds are lovely. Most years, there is a special exhibition. It's only open Spring-Autumn, so plan ahead. I think this year it might be closed for building work, so plan a countryside walk which allows you to see some of the massive works in fields and walkways. The foundation owns a nearby pub with great food. Well worth the trip. I think they now provided a shuttle from Bishops Stortford Station when they are open, but there are many lovely countryside walks which lead to it.
Second visit to the foundation. Great the second time round as well but pick a dry day. A lot of the sculptures are outdoors although there are some inside exhibitions. Visit the house if you can. By timed ticket and numbers limited. Insight in the lovely house Henry Moore lived in. Car park over the road but I am sure if can get busy. Try to arrive early before the crowds. Enjoy walking around the sculptures and end with a lovely cup of tea and cake in the café. Check opening times before you visit.
What a wonderful place to visit. Fantastic exhibits indoors and outdoors.Beautifully kept gardens, interesting and polite staff to answer all your questions. Masses to see, including stunning tapestries in a beautiful barn setting. Excellent parking,we took a picnic but there is a pub opposite, and a little cafe as well. Well worth a visit if you are a fan of sculpture, allow plenty of time and go on a dry day.
relaxed close up viewing of the most sublime art.... :) The latest exhibition at Perry Green featuring Damien Hurst, Anesh Kapoor and Anthony Gormley amongst others. What a treat ... a typical summers afternoon, bright blue sky fluffy white clouds and lush greenery offsetting the huge works set in their midst. Be prepared to walk a while its a fair distance but plenty of benches along the way so one can just sit and peruse the magnificence. The tapestry barn is a delight... truly im not one for textiles but these are just breathtaking... trust me go along for a wonderful day out..... the serenity of the landscape juxtaposed with the excitement of the art cant be beaten.. plus... fabby pub next door serving great food at fair prices. You cant go wrong. ENJOY
We attended a wedding at this venue which was previously unknown to us and was a delightful surprise. Time didn't permit us to view all that was available to us but both the room used for the wedding and the sculptures in the gardens made a wonderful setting for us as guests. All the staff we encountered were friendly and very polite. I can see why this is such a destination for art and sculpture lovers and people are well catered for with what looked like a good cafe and pub close by. Good parking.
It was a lovely sunny afternoon. What a day to spend looking at the iconic sculptures. It is well worth walking around the whole site taking in all the sculptures.
Sculptures situated in a bucolic landscape are awe inspiring, especially if seen in the autumn sunshine which threw long shadows on the ground. You feel privileged to see his studio and some of his model sculptures. Little did we know he also designed tapestries, produced many drawings and was a keen photographer. A tour of his house, Hoglands, was fascinating with many artefacts that had influenced him. After all the walking, there was a welcome tea/coffee with some lovely cake! Be advised to check the website for opening times. Small gift shop shares the ticket office. Adequate car parking with overflow parking at the Hoops Inn next door (where we dined later). A thoroughly delightful day all round.