Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire is currently closed for winter, reopening in April 2025.

The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds is currently installing new exhibitions. The galleries will reopen from 22 November with The Traumatic Surreal. The library, archive and shop are open as normal.

See & Do

Venue hire

With 72 acres of gardens and rolling fields, Henry Moore Studios & Gardens offers a stunning setting for commercial filming and photography.

A model, wearing a red checked dress, stand looking into the distance in front of Henry Moore's sculpture 'Double Oval'.

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White, open gates lead along a path to Hoglands, a white painted former farmhouse with a red tiled roof.

An older woman and toddler playing peek a boo around the base of a bronze sculpture which is standing in a sheep field

A photo of Henry Moore's huge bronze sculpture 'Large Reclining Figure' with the sun setting behind it

A view into Henry Moore's Top Studio with several work benches, tools and sculptures in progress

A group of six children, of mixed ages, playing hide and seek in and around a huge bronze sculpture.

A close up showing the hands of Henry Moore's bronze sculpture King and Queen. The Queen's hands rest, lightly clasped, in her lap.

A white building with contemporary style entrance canopy. It is lit up in pastel colours for an evening party.

A wide shot of one wall in the Aisled Barn at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, with visitors looking at four of Moore's tapestries hanging on the walls.

A small bronze sundial, sculpted by Henry Moore, in the garden at the artist's home. Behind the sundial is a border of lavender and cottage planting.

A colour photo of Henry Moore's bronze sculpture 'Large Figure in a Shelter' 1985-86 sited in a woodland clearing

A silhouetted photo of Henry Moore's Sheep Piece at a misty sunset

Shelves inside Henry Moore's Bourne Maquette Studio displaying plaster sculpture models and found objects.

A tall, bronze sculpture depicting an abstracted mother and child is sited against a landscape of wintry trees with a bright blue sky behind

A family of three standing between the rings of Henry Moore's sculpture Double Oval.

A family of three looking over a five-bar gate at Henry Moore's sculpture Large Reclining Figure, which sits on a hill in the distance

A photo of contemporary styled café building, taken from outside. Reflected in the windows is a character cottage.

Our location

Nestled in rural East Hertfordshire, the estate is surrounded by quintessentially English countryside and period properties, perfect for recreating eras past.

In contrast, our visitor centre is a contemporary and airy space, and is available for your needs throughout the day.

Within the estate we also have the 16th century Aisled Barn and preserved working studios, which can be made available upon request.

A model, wearing a purple coat, black skirt and stripy top, walks in front of Henry Moore's sculpture 'Large Figure in a Shelter'.

Facilities we can offer

Private use of the sculpture grounds, studios and galleries.
Access to power – including 30 Amp external power supply – for film lighting and other equipment (cabling to be brought by the crew).
Contemporary spaces (with Wi-Fi) for the exclusive use of the crew for hair / make up / lunch etc.
Easy level access and free car parking for cars and trucks on or close to the estate.
A dedicated member of our staff on hand throughout the hire period.