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Bridgemere Gardens “Long time I came to Bridgemare Garden And I brought some seeds, It is very nice ...”
— Paul Cini, , Malta
Ness Botanic Gardens “One of the Wirral's hidden gems! Thoroughly recommended. ”
— N Morgan, Denbighshire , Wales
Jodrell Bank Arboretum “I think Jodrell Bank is a lovely day out for children, it gives them an ...”
— karen mcdonnell, denton , uk

Gardens of Distinction

It's time to explore Cheshire, one of the most green-fingered counties in the UK. 
 
From snowdrop walks at Rode Hall in February to wide sweeps of daffodils at Cholmondeley Castle in spring; you will be enchanted by Cheshire's gardens - whenever you visit.

The month of May brings dazzling colour to Ness, as great expanses of rhododendrons and azaleas bloom in these beautiful botanic gardens. The bold colours of summer are perfectly displayed in the lush, historic herbaceous borders at Arley Hall - and during these longer, warmer days the Rose Walk in Norton Priory's outstanding Walled Gardens, can be enjoyed at its best.

During August the lavish planting and intricate patterns of Lyme Park's 18th century Dutch garden reflect the grandeur of this historic house - and the fiery tones of maples bring the autumn to a vivid climax in Tatton Park's famous Japanese Garden.

The destinations featured in this 'Gardens of Distinction' section reflect the horticultural creativitiy and flare of generations past and present - click on the links below and start to discover and enjoy them for yourself.
 

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Adlington Hall

Father Tiber Water Garden Adlington HallAttractive landscaped and wooded gardens provide the setting for Adlington Hall, home to the Legh family since 1315.

Arley Hall & Gardens

Arley Hall and RhododendronsVoted one of the top 50 gardens in Europe, Arley’s beautiful Grade II listed gardens cover over 17 acres (7ha). 

Bluebell Cottage Gardens

Bluebell Cottage Gardens image supplied by Bluebell Cottage GardensThis secluded and tranquil garden is one of Cheshire’s best kept secrets. 
Bluebell Cottage Gardens and Lodge Lane Nursery are situated midway between Warrington and Northwich in Cheshire. Lodge Lane Nursery is an RHS partner nursery and specialises in hardy herbaceous perennials, with a typical stock of over 1500 varieties.

Bridgemere Gardens

Bridgemere GardensBridgemere Garden World is the ultimate gardeners’ paradise, growing top quality plants in more varieties than anywhere else in Britain.

Capesthorne Hall

Capesthorne HallVisit the gardens at magnificent Capesthorne Hall,  the ancestral home of the Bromley-Davenport family since Norman times. 

Chester Cathedral Cloister Garden

cloister gardenVisit this garden, which lies at the heart of the Cloisters of Chester Cathedral.  

Chester Zoological Gardens

Chester Zoological Gardens - image supplied by Chester ZooChester Zoo is almost as famous for its plants as it is for its animals, and has won many prizes for its horticultural displays over the years.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Temple Garden at Cholmondeley CastleThe beautiful Temple Water Garden, with its rockery, lake and islands, is perhaps Cholmondeley's most iconic and popular feature.

Combermere Abbey

 
Combermere Abbey BluebellsThe historic Walled Gardens at Combermere Abbey on the Cheshire/Shropshire borders is an undiscovered gem, which has been lovingly restored over the past few years. 

Dorfold Hall

Dorfold’s 18acres (7.5ha) of gardens reflect four centuries of gardening fashion.  To the south of the hall, which dates from 1616, spring bulbs and newly planted herbaceous borders provide colour throughout the spring and summer. 

Dunge Valley Rhododendron Gardens

Dunge Valley Hidden GardensA beautiful garden in a lovely woodland valley setting in the rolling Pennine Hills.

Dunham Massey

Orangery at Dunham MasseyOne of the North West’s great plantsman’s gardens with sweeping lawns, sumptuous borders and majestic trees.

Eaton Hall

Eaton Gardens have been open to the public since 1845.

Gawsworth Hall

Gawsworth Hall GardensA 15th century house with delightful gardens, once home to Mary Fitton, the supposed 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare's sonnets.

Hare Hill Gardens

Hare Hill Gateway into Walled GardenThis attractive but little-known 10 acre (4 ha) ornamental woodland garden is an ideal destination for visitors in search of peace and quiet; or for those fascinated by the range of plants that are grown here.

Jodrell Bank Arboretum

Jodrell Bank from the ArboretumThe Jodrell Bank Arboretum covers 35 acres (14 ha) next to the University of Manchester’s world-famous  Lovell radio telescope, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Little Moreton Hall

Little Moreton Hall from the OrchardBritain’s most famous moated and timber-framed Tudor manor house has a delightful historic Knot Garden, together with traditional fruit trees of apple, pear, medlar and quince which blossom in May.

Lyme Park Gardens

Lyme Park GardensLyme Park's 17 acre Victorian garden boasts impressive bedding schemes, a sunken parterre, an Edwardian Rose Garden, herbaceous borders, a reflection lake and ravine garden

Mount Pleasant Gardens

Sunflower, Poppies and Geums at Mount Pleasant GardensSet in the glorious heart of the rolling Cheshire countryside, near to Delamere Forest, these gardens boast year round interest, providing the ideal opportunity to meander through fine displays of traditional mixed planting, including a number of ponds with waterside species.

Ness Botanic Gardens

Nepata in Flower at NessSet on the banks of the River Dee with breathtaking views across to North Wales, Ness Botanic Gardens boasts international repute with seasonal flowers, shrubs and trees, in particular Rhododendron and Azalea all at their very best.

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens

Ornamental Gate into Norton Priory's Walled GardenThis 38 acre (15ha) award winning museum and gardens also boasts excavated 12th century ruins and beautiful Undercroft.

Quarry Bank Garden and Mill

Quarry Bank Garden is an 18th century garden created by Quarry Bank Mill’s founder, Samuel Greg, in the 1790s. Quarry Bank includes a Victorian apprentice house; mill workers’ village and the surrounding Styal estate.

Rode Hall

Statue at Rode HallThe 2-acre, walled kitchen garden, which dates from 1750, is now restored and in full working order producing a wide variety of flowers, vegetables and fruit.

Stapeley Water Gardens

Palms Tropical Oasis at Stapeley Water GardensAt the Palms Tropical Oasis you can keep the kids entertained, with tamarin monkeys, toucan, piranhas, a caiman crocodile and a new meerket family, providing the unique experience of being in a tropical rainforest with all its fascinating and intriguing plants and animals.

Stonyford Cottage Gardens

Stonyford Cottage NurseryThe nursery and gardens lie in a sheltered valley on the edge of the Delamere Forest. In this tranquil spot amid low hills and mature trees can be found a wealth of planted areas, meandering streams and a constantly flowing, spring-fed fountain.

Tatton Park Gardens

Cosmos in Bloom in Tatton Park's Walled GardenTatton Park’s 50 acres of gardens enjoy year round colour.  They are amongst the most impressive in Britain, reflecting over 200 years of design and history.  Visitors can enjoy an Italian Garden, kitchen garden, topiary, a maze, Fernery and rose gardens - as well as the authentic Japanese Garden, one of the finest in Europe..

The Quinta Arboretum

Quinta Arboretum - image supplied by Tatton Garden SocietySituated in Swettenham Village with beautiful views across the Dane Valley, the 28 acre arboretum contains over 5,000 trees of some 2,000 species.

Walkden Gardens

Walkden GardensThe Walkden gardens are a 20th century recreation of the famous Hidcote Manor garden in Gloucester.

Walton Hall & Gardens

Walton Hall GardensThe perfect place to explore the history of the Walton Estate and Greenall family along with Lewis Carroll and his connections with Walton Hall.

Weeping Ash Gardens

Weeping Ash GardensSituated adjacent to the award-winning Bents Garden & Home in Glazebury, Weeping Ash, a National Garden Scheme Garden is a breathtaking garden with year round interest.