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Adlington Hall |
Macclesfield
6 acres of formal gardens.
New water garden, lawns with views, yew maze, woodland walks monkey puzzle
trees, and flower meadow.
01625 820875
enquiries@adlingtonhall.com
www.adlingtonhall.com |
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Arley Hall |
Northwich
Formal gardens, walled
garden, woodland walk and arboretum. Garden festival and country fair
- see website for details.
01565 777353
enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com
www.arleyhallandgardens.com |
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Capesthorne Hall |
Macclesfield
Historic house, daffodil
lawn, arboretum, lakes, woodland walk.
01625 861221
www.capesthorne.com |
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Chirk Castle |
Chirk
14th century fortress with
medieval tower, dungeon. Beautiful
grounds, tea rooms, picnic areas. Play area. Snowdrop walk, family fun days.
01691 774706
chirkcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens |
Malpas
Large ornamental gardens, gothic castle, water garden, rose garden. Kids play area.
Lakeside picnic area. Rare farm animals inc llamas.
01829 720383 |
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Croxteth Hall and
Country Park |
Liverpool
Historic hall with walled garden and country park. Adventure playground &
kids farm. Orienteering routes. Cafe. Frequent family events.
0151 233 6910
croxtethcountrypark@liverpool.gov.uk
www.croxteth.co.uk |
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Dunham Massey |
Altrincham
18th century mansion
including Victorian servants "below stairs". Ghosts! Sawmill. Gardens and
parkland.
0161 9411025
dunhammassey@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Erddig Hall |
Wrexham
Country house with displays
of "upstairs/downstairs" life. Large parklands, formal gardens, lake etc.
01978 313333
erddig@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Gawthorpe Hall |
Padiham, nr Burnley
Elizabethan house with large grounds and woods.
01282 771004
gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Greenfield Valley Heritage
park |
Greenfield near Holywell
70 acre country park with
ancient monuments and industrial history. Walks, birdwatching and fishing.
Adventure playground and farm animals.
01352 714172
info@greenfieldvalley.com
www.greenfieldvalley.com |
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Hare Hill Gardens |
Over Alderley
10 woodland acre garden,
lovely spring garden. Walled garden.
01625 828981
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Little Moreton Hall |
Congleton
Free guided tours of hall, a
famous example of Tudor half-timbered architecture. Herb garden, knot
garden. Picnic lawn.
01260 272018
littlemoretonhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Lyme Park |
Stockport
Large country house on edge
of Peak District. Large gardens, moorland park with red deer.
Lake used in filming BBCs Pride & Prejudice.
01663 762023/766492
lymepark@ntrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Marbury Country Park |
Northwich
Outdoor pool.
Play area & picnic area.
Large gardens inc. lime avenues, lake and
the arboretum.
01606 77741
marbury@cheshire.gov.uk
www.marburypool.info
www.cheshire.gov.uk/countryside/ |
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Ness Botanic Gardens |
Ness
Botanical garden
noted for all season colour & striking rhododendrons. Visitor centre,
exhibitions, events and children's play area. Picnics.
0151 353 0123
nessgds@liv.ac.uk
www.nessgardens.org.uk |
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Norton Priory Museum and
Gardens |
Runcorn
Ruined priory, woodland
gardens, sculpture trial, galleries, walled garden, medieval herb garden
sensory plants. Kids play area.
01928 569895
info@nortonpriory.org
www.nortonpriory.org |
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Pen-y-Ffrith Waterfowl &
Nature Park |
Pen-y-Ffrith
Collection of waterfowl in
woodland gardens. Woodland walks, bog garden, pools and waterfalls.
01824 780501 |
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Peover Hall Gardens |
Knutsford
Elizabethan house. Arts and
crafts style garden, lily pool and summer house. walled gardens, topiary,
stables.
01565 830395 |
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Quinta Aboretum |
Swettenham
28 acre aboretum. Bluebells
and snowdrops.
01477 537698 |
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Rode Hall |
Scholar Green
Historic house, rose gardens,
woodland gardens. Walk to lake, restored ice house, walled kitchen garden.
Snowdrop walks.01270 873237
rodehall@scholargreen.fsnet.co.uk |
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Rufford Old Hall |
Rufford, nr Ormskirk
Tudor hall with armour collection, grounds with garden trails. Frequent
family activities.
01704 821254
ruffordoldhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Speke Hall |
Liverpool
Mansion with
priest hole, Victorian kitchen, servants' quarters. Wooded gardens, walk
along the Bund. Kids' play area. Children's activity sheets.
0151 427 7231
spekehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
www.nationaltrust.org.uk |
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Stapeley Water Gardens |
Stapeley
Lakes, fountains, water
lilies. Aquarium and pet centre. Santa's grotto. Play area. Meet the keeper
sessions Saturday afternoons.
01270 623868
info@stapeleywg.com
www.stapeleywg.com |
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Tatton Park |
Knutsford
1,000 acre deer park with four major attractions - Neo-classical Mansion,
Gardens, farm, Tudor Old Hall and fun adventure playground
01625 534400
tatton@cheshire.gov.uk
www.tattonpark.org.uk |
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Walton Hall & Gardens |
Higher Walton
Heritage Centre, kids' zoo.
pitch & putt, crazy golf, formal gardens. Play area and picnic area. See
website for special events.
01925 601617
waltonhall@warrington.gov.uk
www.warrington.gov.uk/waltongardens |
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