
From the rolling Cheshire Plain to formal parks and gardens; mountains to moorlands; estuaries and exotic planting, there's a different view every day. Celebrate the seasons in our magnificent Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction.
Enjoy the changing seasons across our dramatic landscapes - Cheshire's gardens promise a kaleidoscope of colour whatever time of year you visit.
Whether nationally recognised or locally treasured, part of a magnificent country estate or a private home, we pay tribute to all of our gardens - great and small - and the people that have created, nurtured and loved them.
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One of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction, Abbeywood is a unique family estate, containing formal and informal gardens, a young Arboretum and a 2 km wildlife walk. Locally sourced and home-grown produce is served in the Garden Cafe.
Delamere
Garden
Landscaped in the 'Brownian' style in the 18th century, with earlier plantings still in evidence, including the Lime Avenue, which is one of the oldest in the country. Open to the public in July and August only.
Macclesfield
Historic House / Palace
The gardens are amongst the finest in Britain, having been lovingly created by the same family over 250 years.
Open March to October
Northwich
Historic House / Palace
This amazing Victorian garden was created by James Bateman for his collection of plants from around the world. Take a journey through Italy, Egypt, China and the Himalayas on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border.
Biddulph
Garden
This secluded and tranquil garden is one of Cheshire's best kept secrets. Open 1st April to 3rd October.
Garden
The ultimate gardeners' paradise, growing top-quality plants in more varieties than anywhere else in Britain. Open all year round.
Nantwich
Botanic Garden
Dating from 1719, Capesthorne Hall dominates the landscaped park punctuated with groups of trees and three serene lakes. Open April to October on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays.
Macclesfield
Historic House / Palace
The cathedral garden lies at the heart of the Cloisters of Chester Cathedral. Open all year round.
Chester
Garden
With 110 acres to explore, there are 11,000 animals at the award winning Chester Zoo – voted one of the top zoos in the world and the UK’s number one charity zoo.
Chester
Animal Collection
These award-winning gardens are over 50 years old and have won many prizes for their horticultural displays. Open all year round.
Chester
Garden
Dominated by a stunning castle, these extensive ornamental gardens are said by many to be among the most beautiful they have ever seen! Open until Thurs 29th September during 2011. Open Wed/Thur/Sun & Bank Holidays ONLY.
Malpas
Garden
With its ancient oaks and privately owned mere, Combermere Abbey sits in a magical setting filled with intrigue.
Whitchurch
Garden
The hall's 18 acres of gardens reflect four centuries of gardening fashion. Open April to October, Tuesdays and Bank Holiday Monday afternoons 2pm - 5pm.
Nantwich
Garden
Just into Shropshire, this magical 12 acre garden was created in 1939, when Colonel Clive began his transformation of a disused Victorian quarry for his wife Dorothy. Open April to September. Open every weekend in October.
Market Drayton
Formal Garden
A beautiful garden in a lovely woodland valley setting, set within the rolling Pennine Hills, with rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, streams and waterfalls. Open March to June.
Nr Whaley Bridge, Off B5470, High Peak
Garden
Here is one of the North West's great plantsman's gardens with richly planted borders and majestic trees, as well as an orangery, Victorian bark house and well house.
Altrincham
Garden
Gawsworth was the home of Mary Fitton, the 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare's sonnets. These romantic associations are echoed in the garden's broad lawns, studded with evergreen trees and shurbs - and formal plantings of roses. Open May to Sept.
Macclesfield
Garden
A hidden gem, set amid rolling parkland, Hare Hill is a spectacular early summer gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons and hostas. Open April to October.
Macclesfield
Garden
The new Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre opened its doors in April 2011. The Centre includes a new entrance building – the Planet Pavilion – and a new Space Pavilion for exhibitions and events There is also a stylish glass-walled cafe.
Macclesfield
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Step back in time, over 500 years and marvel at the delights of Britain’s most famous timber-framed, moated Tudor manor house. Take in the delightful Knot Garden, together with traditional fruit trees of apple, pear, medlar and quince.
Congleton
Historic House / Palace
Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction are truly different every day… With over 25 beautiful Gardens of Distinction dotted amongst the...

The gardens at Cholmondeley Castle actually predate the castle – as records show that the 1 st Earl of Cholmondeley aided by George...
Chris Beardshaw’s - my autumn garden tips 1. Reduce the chance of lawn damage by briskly raking the surface of the lawn...