Winter Wonderland Trails

Cheshire loves its gardens, and they say that every garden is a reflection of its gardener. Some are showy and ostentatious, others are more whimsical and romantic. Some are earnestly intellectual, others are humble and utilitarian. Some are experimental and creative; others are shy and secretive, making the pleasure of discovery all the more sublime.

Well, this is Cheshire… and this winter why not discover which of our gardens is more suited to you when you take the magical Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction trail through twelve of the finest.

 

12 Results Found

  1. Chester Zoological Gardens

    Location

    Chester

    Plants make Chester Zoo a beautiful place and you will find them used in many different ways.

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

  2. Weeping Ash Garden

    Location

    Warrington

    Enjoy a stroll around this beatifully-designed garden with its hidden paths and wooded areas which create a wonderful tranquil escape.

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

  3. Ness Botanic Gardens

    Location

    Neston


    Type

    Type:

    Garden

  4. Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

    Location

    Macclesfield

    Dating from 1719, Capesthorne Hall dominates the landscaped park punctuated with groups of trees and three serene lakes.

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

  5. Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

    Location

    Runcorn

    The stunning grounds are bursting with excitement, including a special winter tour of the Walled Garden and carol singing in the Undercroft.

    Type

    Type:

    Museum

  6. Arley Hall & Gardens

    Location

    Northwich

    Winner of Small Attraction of the Year award at the Northwest Regional Tourism Awards 2009 -lovingly created by the same family over 250 years, Arley Hall’s gardens are a wonderful example of the idea that the best gardens are living works of art.

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

  7. Dunham Massey Hall Gardens (NT)

    Location

    Altrincham

    Take a first look at Britain's biggest winter garden.

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

  8. Lyme Park & Gardens (NT)

    Location

    Stockport

    Wrap up and enjoy a winter walk through the tranquil park of this historic estate.

    Type

    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

  9. Jodrell Bank Arboretum

    Location

    Holmes Chapel

    Enjoy a visit to Jodrell Bank this winter.

    Type

    Type:

    Parkland / Woodland Garden

  10. Gawsworth Hall Gardens

    Location

    Macclesfield

    The home of Mary Fitton, the 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare’s sonnets, Gawsworth Hall’s romantic associations are echoed in the garden’s broad lawns.

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

  11. Tatton Park Gardens

    Location

    Knutsford

    A winter trip to Tatton Park wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Gift Shop and Housekeeper's Store, where you'll find estate-reared meats, plenty of local produce and a host of alternative gift ideas.

    Type

    Type:

    Garden

  12. Quarry Bank Mill and Garden (NT)

    Location

    Styal

    Visit one of Britain's greatest industry heritage sites and enjoy a winter trail around its 18th century valley garden between.

    Type

    Type:

    Water Mill

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