Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in rural Hertfordshire is the best place in the world to appreciate the work of sculptor Henry Moore, offering your group the chance to discover more about the life and work of one of Britain’s most famous artists. Spend the day on our 70 acre estate with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. Hear Henry Moore’s remarkable story while surrounded by over 20 of his iconic sculptures. Discover his creative journey in six fascinating studios, where the origins of his monumental bronzes are evident in the hundreds of small models (maquettes) that line the shelves.

Experience the iconic work of sculptor Henry Moore against the backdrop of his stunning Hertfordshire home.

Your visit in 2019 will include our new exhibition The Art of Seeing. Including over 150 works from our own collection and loans from Tate and other British museums, it will be the largest exhibition devoted entirely to Moore’s drawings in 40 years.

HENRY MOORE DRAWINGS: THE ART OF SEEING a new exhibition for 2019

“Sculpture is an art of the open air. Daylight, sunlight is necessary to it...”Henry Moore

Each group visit includes a guided tour of the gardens, studios and special exhibition with one of our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides.

Our itineraries also offer you the option to visit the artist’s family home, Hoglands, where he lived with his family for over 40 years, or visit our Archive and explore our extensive collections with a member of the expert team.

“Drawing, even for people who cannot draw, even for people not trying to produce a good drawing, makes you look more intensely.” Henry Moore

Although Henry Moore is arguably best known as a sculptor, he was an exceptionally talented and prolific draughtsman, producing a body of nearly 7,500 drawings over seven decades. This new exhibition will trace his career on paper from the 1920s through to the 1980s and explore the many different ways in which Moore used drawing.

From his famous Shelter Drawings and Sheep Sketchbook to his textile designs, book covers, portaits and sculpture studies, this new exhibition will show your group a new and colourful side to Moore and his work.

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is easy to reach from most directions. We are located: 20 minutes by car or coach from M11 J8 and close to the A10 & A414. 15 minutes taxi ride from Bishop’s Stortford Station and 30 minutes taxi ride from Stansted Airport.

We have car and coach parking on site and can accommodate coaches of up to 11m in length.

Visit our website for full directions and travel details

HENRY MOORE STUDIOS & GARDENS

Perry Green, Herts, SG10 6EET: +44 (0)1279 843333groupvisits@henry-moore.org www.henry-moore.org

Travel

Cover : Draped Reclining Mother and Baby 1983 Photo: John Chase Images: Hoglands, Henry Moore’s home Photo: Jonty Wilde Large Figure in a Shelter 1985-86 Photo: John Chase King and Queen 1952-53 Photo: John Chase The Bourne Maquette Studio Photo: Jonty Wilde Henry Moore drawing in his studio c.1966. Photo: John Hedgecoe. Study for Shelter Sleepers 1941 Sunset in the Hills 1982

Large Reclining Figure 1984 Photo: John Chase

FOR GROUPS 2019

HENRY MOORE STUDIOS & GARDENS Perry Green, Herts SG10 6EE

We offer three itineraries for groups of ten or more, all of which include a guided tour of the sculpture gardens, exhibition and studios. Itinerary A also offers the chance to see Hoglands, the Moore’s family home, while Itinerary C gives your group the option to spend time in our fascinating Archive exploring an aspect of our collection with a member of the expert team.

Itinerary A: including Hoglands, studios, gardens & exhibition

£14.30

Itinerary B: studios, gardens & exhibition

£9.80

Itinerary C: including Archive, studios, gardens & exhibition

£14.30

Group Tickets 2019

To book your visit, contact our booking team on 01279 843333 or email groupvisits@henry-moore.org

Registered charity number 271370

If your group is looking further ahead for new activities, we’re pleased to be able to offer group tickets for 2020 at 2019 prices if you book before the end of the year.

In 2020 the Studios & Gardens will host an exciting new exhibition in collaboration with an acclaimed British artist and author.

Groups in 2020