GARDENS
NORTH WEST ENGLAND
ASHTON GARDENS
St Annes
Well kept gardens and Cenotaph with several facilities close by. These include bowling, childrens play area, cafe and a Garden Exhibition Centre which is open to the public.
Tel: 01782 517999.
Half a mile N of Biddulph, three and a half miles SE of Congleton
Open:
17 Mar–28 Oct 07 - 11:30–6 Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun - 3 Nov–16
Dec 07 11–3 Sat, Sun
Admission: 17 March to 28 Oct (Gift Aid): £6, child £3, family £14.
Groups £4.50. 17 March to 28 Oct (standard): £5.45, child £2.72,
family £12.72. 3 Nov to 16 Dec (Gift Aid): £2.30, child £1.10,
family £5.50. 3 Nov to 16 Dec (standard): £2.08, child £1,
family £5.
A rare and exciting survival of a high Victorian garden Tunnels and pathways lead the visitor on a miniature tour of the world Rare and exotic planting and architecture: from an Egyptian court, to elegant Italian terraces Unique oriental pagoda garden with its own Great Wall of China Victorian eccentricities: an upside down tree and strange stone sculptures
Tel: : 0151 934 2371/2/3
Churchtown, near Southport
Follow brown signs from all major roads into Southport
Open: Every day 8 am to dusk
Admittance: Free
The Gardens are host to a Spring and Late Summer flower show ever year, there is a regular programme of brass bands, every Sunday afternoon and events which are puplicised locally. For those who are seeking solitude, the 8 hectares of park also provides an oasis of calm close to the vibrant resort of Southport. As well as enjoying the hosts of flowers, lake and arboretum, there is a wealth of facilities on site. These include: Museum Fernery and its unique indoor collection of ferns Aviary Play area Toilets Bowls green Café, family-run, with a range of fresh home-made food Banqueting Hall Mini golf Boating Nursery shop, selling surplus park plants
Tel: 01928 713718
Lodge Lane, Dutton
Open: May to August 10 am - 5 pm Wed - Sun plus Bank Holidays
Admission: Adult £3.00, Child Free
The 1.5 acre cottage garden is situated in an attractive rural location adjacent to the Trent and Mersey Canal. Clustered around the cottage are a number of small gardens divided by hedges and trellis, each devoted to a different theme. Towards the canal are large herbaceous borders and a formal pond. The garden boasts over 2,500 varieties of plants and is a riot of colour from May to the end of August. Adjoining the garden is a 3 acre wildflower meadow (at its best in June), bluebell woodland and a well stocked nursery.
Tel: 01270 521100
Bridgemere, Nr Nantwich
At Bridgemere on the A51 south of Nantwich, junction 15 and 16 of M6
Open: Daily 9am to 6pm (Winter) and 9am to 7pm (Summer) From 26th March
to mid September HobbyCraft, Ripples Waterlife, Hot Tubs and Rainbow Play
Equipment opening times may vary slightly from ours - check for details.
Admission: Free admission to garden centre, small admission charge into
The Bridgemere Gardens.
Europe's largest centre - Bridgemere is a great day out. Visit The Gardens - over 20 different gardens including Chelsea Gold Medal winners, Mediterranean, Cottage and Rose Gardens and many more. Plants can be bought for your garden. There are acres of hardy plants displayed and most importantly, labelled with information for successful growing.
Tel: 01829 720383
Malpas, Cheshire
Open: 2nd Apr - 1st Oct; Wed, Thur, Sun & BHs (incl. Good Fri);
11.30am - 5pm. Open 2 Sundays in Oct (9th and 23th Oct) for "Autumn
Tints".
Admission: Adults £4.00, Children £1.50,
Cholmondeley Castle Garden is said by many to be among the most romantically beautiful gardens they have seen. Even the wild orchids, daisies and buttercups take on an aura of glamour in this beautifully landscaped setting. Whatever the season there is always a wealth of plants and shrubs in flower form the earliest bulbs through many varieties of magnolia, camellia, azalea and rhododendrons.
Tel: 01995 602643
off Hobbs Lane, Claughton-on-Brock, Garstang, Lancashire
Open: Thursday through to Monday 10.30 am - 4.30 pm.
Admission:: Adult £3.00, Concessions £2.50 Child £1.50
A haven of peace and tranquility in the heart of the countryside. The extensive garden provides something for all, with its woodland areas, cottage garden, fernery, formal garden, ponds and streams, orchard, heather bed, wild flower area, rockeries and its many beautiful views and peaceful retreats.
Waddington, Lancashire
Beautiful ornamental gardens set in one of Lancashire's best kept villages which features ancient Church of St Mary's.
FLETCHER MOSS BOTANICAL GARDEN & PARSONAGE GARDENS
Tel: 0161 434 1877
Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester
The park, acquired as a gift from Alderman Fletcher Moss in 1914, has 21 acres of gardens and woodland renowned for their botanical beauty. The gardens contain many antiquated and unusual plants and flowers among the rockeries, herbaceous borders, water gardens, orchid and alpine houses. Visitors can also enjoy the nature trails, tennis courts and bowling green.
HAMILTON SQUARE GARDENS
Birkenhead
Built originally as private gardens for the residents of the Square, these beautiful gardens were opened to the public in 1903. From Spring through to Winter, the gardens present an ever-changing vista of colour and shade. In the shadow of the superbly restored buildings of the Square, sit a while on one of the benches in the garden and simply watch the world go by. There are plenty of coffee and tearooms in the vicinity for refreshment.
Tel: 01625 584412
Over Alderley
Turn N off B5087 between Alderley Edge & Prestbury
Open: 31 Mar–6 May 07 10–5 Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun - 7 May–1
Jun 07 10–5 Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun - 2 Jun–1 Nov
07 10–5 Wed, Thurs, Sat, Sun
Admission: Adult £3.20, Child £1.50
A charming walled garden which is especially worth seeing in early summer, for its amazing displays of rhododendrons and azaleas. Look out for some unusual sculptures too. 2 mile footpath link to Alderley Edge.
LOWTHER GARDENS
Lytham
Well laid out and colourful gardens. Shows and exhibitions take place through the year in the Lowther Pavilion. Additional facilities include min-golf, bowls, tennis and cafe.
Tel: 01606 77741
Marbury Country Park, Comberbach, Northwich. Cheshire
Take a gentle stroll through the Arboretum at Marbury Country Park where majestic trees from around the world create an enchanting haven within the park. Tall, stately conifers offer welcome shade during the summer and shelter from the wind in winter. Insects, birds and other wildlife also appreciate the calm of the Arboretum. Stop for a while and listen to the birds or watch a butterfly feeding in the sun. The Arboretum is an inspiring place at any time of year.
Tel: 0151 737 1819
Court Hey Park, Merseyside
Open: Open to the general public between March 1st & September 1st
every year daily
Admission: Adults £3.50, children (over 5), students and retired £1.75,
Family Ticket (2 Adults, 2 Children) £9.00
Innovative visitor centre where visitors can learn about wildflowers in a family friendly place with nature at its heart.
Tel: 0151 353 0123
Neston Road, Neston, South Wirral
Open: 09:30 – 17:00 1st Feb - 31st Oct 07 - 09:30 – 16:00 1st
Nov 07 - 31st Jan 08
Admission: Adult £5.50 Concession £5.00 People with disabilities
£5.00 Children 5 yrs to under 16 yrs £2.50 Children under 5 yrs
Free Family ticket (2+3) £13.50
Something of interest and beauty to enjoy, whatever the season. Magnificent rhododendrons in the spring. Fascinating herbaceous border in summer. Autumn tints from heathers, maples and sorbus.
PLANT WORLD AND GARDEN HOUSE
Tel: 01995 642222
Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancs
Open: 7 days per week Mon-Fri 9.30 am - 5.00 pm Sat-Sun 10.00 am - 4.30
pm
Admission: Free
Come and see bananas growing in the Tropical Zone, coffee plants and pineapples in the Edible Zone, or experience a Mediterranean atmosphere in the Temperate Zone, and beautiful specimen plants in the Flowering and Foliage zones.Visit the extensive gardens with traditional herbaceous and themed borders for a relaxed walk or for really creative ideas on how to style your own gardens. Within Plant World you will find the Plant Centre selling an interesting range of plants for your house and garden. The Flower Pavilion houses a wide-ranging selection of floral arrangements, cut flowers and florists sundries. Refreshments, including the locally made Walling's ice cream can be enjoyed within the beautiful corridor house seating area.
Tel: 0151 726 2415
Sefton Park, Liverpool
Open: See Website
Admission: Free
The Palm House is a Grade II listed Victorian Glasshouse, the centrepiece of Sefton Park in South Liverpool.
Tel: 01782 413351
Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs
Described by the local press as "The Garden of Sensual Delights" the Sensory Garden is a private garden which is open to the public on a limited number of fundraising days under the National Gardens Scheme. " A healing garden designed specifically to be “Positive About Disabled People”. To stimulate the senses and provide a haven of peace, a place to chill-out and unwind from the stress of modern living.
Tel: 01270 623868
London Road, Stapeley, Nantwich, Cheshire
One mile south of Nantwich on the A51 to Stone. Signposted from J16 of
the M6 motorway.
Open: Every day of the year, except Christmas Day.9 - 6 pm weekdays, Wed until 8 pm, Sat/BH 10 - 6pm Sun 10-4pm . Winter 9 an -5pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm.
Palms Daily 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm. Winter 10 am - 5 pm
Admission: Free to Garden Centre, Admission charge to Palms
Set within 64 acres, Stapeley Water Gardens attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. At Stapeley there is something to delight everyone, either in the Garden Centre, The Palms Tropical Oasis, or Angling Centre.
Tel: 01925 601617
Walton Lea Road, Higher Walton, Warrington
From the North take the A56 out of Warrington or from the M56 exit at junction 11 following the A56 towards Warrington. In both cases turn off at The Walton Arms
Open: Park and gardens open every day from 8 am to dusk. Car park is pay and display. Children's Zoo, Coffee Shop, Heritage Centre, Outdoor Games open from 10.30 am.
With spacious lawns, picnic areas, play area, children's zoo, heritage centre and outdoor games it is the ideal place for a family day out. The mature parkland and ornamental gardens remain beautiful throughout the year, with trees and shrubs from all over the world. Home to much more than just our busy squirrels, you may even be lucky enough to spot a weasel. More easily seen are woodland birds such as nuthatches, tree creepers and woodpeckers. Evening wldlife includes bats, foxes and owls.
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