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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New to Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction in 2010, Abbeywood is a delightful mix of mature and newly planted gardens. Home-grown produce is served in the Garden Cafe.
Location
Delamere
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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.
Location
Macclesfield
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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
Location
Northwich
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Historic House / Palace
Arley Hall is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West.
Location
Northwich
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Type:
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.
Location
Biddulph
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Type:
Garden
This secluded and tranquil garden is one of Cheshire's best kept secrets. Open 1st April to 3rd October.
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Garden
The ultimate gardeners' paradise, growing top-quality plants in more varieties than anywhere else in Britain. Open all year round.
Location
Nantwich
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Botanic Garden
The cathedral garden lies at the heart of the Cloisters of Chester Cathedral. Open all year round.
Location
Chester
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Type:
Garden
With 110 acres to explore, there are 8,000 animals at the award winning Chester Zoo – voted one of the top zoos in the world and the UK’s number one charity zoo.
Location
Chester
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Animal Collection
These award-winning gardens are over 50 years old and have won many prizes for their horticultural displays. Open all year round.
Location
Chester
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Type:
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.
Location
Malpas
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Type:
Garden
Just across the Shropshire border this magical 12 acre garden was created in 1939, when Colonel Harry Clive began his transformation of a disused Victorian quarry for his wife Dorothy. Open 20th March to 26th September.
Location
Market Drayton
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Type:
Formal Garden
One of the Northwest's great plantsman's gardens with sweeping lawns, beautiful borders and majestic tress, surrounding a Georgian orangery and Victoria bark house.
Location
Altrincham
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Type:
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.
Location
Macclesfield
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Type:
Garden
The new Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is 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.
Location
Macclesfield
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Type:
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.
Location
Congleton
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Type:
Historic House / Palace
Set on the edge of the Peak District with its wonderful mansion house, Medieval deer park and miles of glorious, breathtaking scenery, Lyme Park is a wonderful day out for all the family. Open 27th February to 31st October.
Location
Disley
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Type:
Historic House / Palace
These award-winning gardens boast a national and international reputation with flowers, shrubs and trees, in particular rhododendrons and azaleas and a national collection of sorbus. Open all year round.
Location
Neston
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Type:
Garden
The beautiful gardens and grounds at Norton Priory spread out over 38 acres (15ha). The unique excavated ruins of a 12th century priory, a fascinating museum and beautiful undercroft are surrounded by acres of mature woodland. Open all year.
Location
Runcorn
Type
Type:
Museum
The finest surviving example of early urban planning the UK, Port Sunlight is set in 130 acres of beautiful parkland with a mature treescape. The village was built in the late 19thC for soap factory workers by William Hesketh Lever.
Location
Port Sunlight
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Type:
Museum
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