The picturesque natural surroundings stimulated Moore’s creativity – from the rolling landscape itself to the rocks and orchards found throughout the estate.
Having established the Henry Moore Foundation in 1977, Moore gifted the grounds, buildings and contents of his 70-acre estate to the Foundation, which continues to conserve and present his work in the setting in which it was created.
Henry Moore S Large Reclining Figure 1984. Photo: John Chase
- Credit: Reproduced by permission of the Henry Moore Foundation.
The peaceful grounds of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens are just a short trip from London, and accessible from two local train stations.
They present Moore’s iconic sculptures in the landscape where he conceived them, offering visitors the opportunity to interact with the works physically as well as intellectually.