Where to Visit During Lockdown

This lockdown you may be wondering just what you can do. Well, never fear, as there are plenty of stunning locations throughout Cheshire that are remaining open for visitors. So why not put on your boots and wrap up warm for a beautiful, brisk wander through some of Cheshire’s most gorgeous gardens and parks. Make sure to check the listings below for any revised opening times and entry prices.

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Dorothy Clive Garden

Market Drayton

The Dorothy Clive Garden; an inspiration for all seasons.

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14 Oct 2020to13 Mar 2021Open 10:00 - 15:00

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14 Mar 2021to18 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:30
Biddulph Grange Garden (NT)

Biddulph

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.

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4 Nov 2020to24 Dec 2020Open 11:00 - 15:30

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26 Dec 2020to31 Dec 2020

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1 Jan 2021to15 Mar 2021Open 11:00 - 15:30

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16 Mar 2021to3 Nov 2021Open 11:00 - 17:30
Abbeywood Gardens

Delamere

The Gardens at Abbeywood are set within a picturesque 45 acre Estate. The Herbaceous Main Garden and the Pool, Chapel and Pergola Gardens, bursting with sensational colour.

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16 Jan 2020to22 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Arley Hall & Gardens

Northwich

Arley Hall & Gardens is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West.

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1 Nov 2020to28 Feb 2021Various Opening Times

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1 Nov 2020to28 Feb 2021Various Opening Times

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1 Mar 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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1 Mar 2021to31 Oct 2021Various Opening Times
The Trentham Estate

Stoke On Trent

Award-winning gardens, scenic lake, 77 timber lodges housing shops, cafes and restaurants, fun-packed events, adventure playground, boat and train, barefoot walk, maze, monkeys, fabulous fountains and massive garden centre.

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Ness Botanic Gardens

Neston

Ness is located on the Wirral, with fantastic views across the River Dee to North Wales. They were originally created by Arthur Kilpin Bulley. He was passionate about plants, especially new plants being introduced to European gardens from China,…

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1 Nov 2020to28 Feb 2021Open 10:00 - 16:30

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1 Mar 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

Congleton

Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in the picturesque village of Swettenham lies this horticultural treasure. The arboretum was the lifelong project of Sir Bernard Lovell, founder of the Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Open 09:00 - 17:00
Dunham Massey Hall Park (NT)

Altrincham

Dunham Massey’s deer park covers an area of 192.7 acres and features formal avenues, woodland and parkland. Its pasture-woodland is occupied by a herd of fallow deer that have been resident in the park for hundreds of years.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Open 09:00 - 17:00
Teggs Nose Country Park

Macclesfield

At Tegg’s Nose Country Park rock dominates the landscape. Dry stone walls and sturdy barns add to the dramatic character of the steeply sided valleys while many of the hill tops are pitted with old quarries.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Open 08:00 - 20:00
Lyme

Disley, Stockport

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park. Nestling on the edge of the Peak District, Lyme Park was once a great sporting estate and home of the Legh family for over 500 years.

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26 Oct 2020to21 Dec 2020Open 08:00 - 18:00

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2 Nov 2020to31 Dec 2020Open 11:00 - 15:00

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20 Nov 2020to21 Dec 2020Various Opening Times

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23 Dec 2020to5 Jan 2021Open 08:00 - 17:00

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1 Jan 2021to14 Feb 2021Open 10:30 - 15:00

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6 Jan 2021to29 Mar 2021Open 08:00 - 18:00

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15 Feb 2021to30 Mar 2021Various Opening Times

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15 Feb 2021to1 Nov 2021Open 10:30 - 17:00

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30 Mar 2021to25 Oct 2021Open 08:00 - 20:00

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31 Mar 2021to31 May 2021Various Opening Times

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1 July 2021to31 Aug 2021Various Opening Times

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1 Sept 2021to1 Nov 2021Various Opening Times
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

Warrington

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden was built in the 1830s by Thomas Parr. It comprises of a kitchen garden, pleasure ground and renovated Victorian glasshouses.

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17 Mar 2020to31 Dec 2020Various Opening Times
Walton Hall & Gardens

Warrington

Set within acres of tranquil and idyllic parkland, Walton Hall and Gardens is Warrington’s jewel in the crown.

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1 Oct 2020to31 May 2021Open 10:30 - 16:00

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1 June 2021to30 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 20:00
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- Accessible Information - Children's Zoo
Grosvenor Park

Chester

Grosvenor Park is a grade II* registered, green flag award winning park dating back to 1867 covering 20 acres. It's the main ornamental park in Chester whose layout was designed by Edward Kemp.

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1 Jan 2020to1 Dec 2020Various Opening Times

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1 Nov 2020to30 Apr 2021Open 08:00 - 18:00

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1 May 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 07:00 - 20:00
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Beeston Castle and Woodland Park

Tarporley

Set 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain on the sheer rocky crags Beeston Castle is a magical site with something for everyone.

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4 Nov 2020to22 Dec 2020Various Opening Times

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26 Dec 2020to31 Dec 2020

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2 Jan 2021to16 Feb 2021Various Opening Times

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17 Feb 2021to30 Mar 2021Various Opening Times

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10 Apr 2021to14 Apr 2021

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15 Apr 2021to30 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00

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1 Oct 2021to3 Nov 2021Open 10:00 - 17:00
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- Accessible Information - Beeston Castle Woodlands
- Accessible Information - Beeston Castle
Tatton Park Gardens

Knutsford

50 acres of award winning gardens representing over 200 years of garden design and history.

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27 Oct 2020to27 Mar 2021Various Opening Times

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28 Mar 2021to25 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 18:00
Quarry Bank (NT)

Styal

Quarry Bank is one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites, showing how a complete industrial community lived. Here you can discover the story of mill workers, mill owners and how the Industrial Revolution changed our world forever.

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8 Nov 2020to30 Dec 2020Various Opening Times

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8 Nov 2020to30 Dec 2020Various Opening Times

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1 Jan 2021to5 Nov 2021Various Opening Times

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11 Feb 2021to5 Nov 2021Various Opening Times
Queen's Park

Crewe

Queen's Park is renowned as one of the finest Parks in the North West if not the whole of England. It is a traditional Victorian Park that has recently been renovated to bring her back to her former glory.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
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Delamere Forest

Northwich

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds, enjoy the stunning views and find peace in the heart of the forest.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020Open 08:00 - 19:00
Astbury Mere Country Park

Congleton

Enjoy a stroll through the wildflower meadows at Astbury Mere Country Park, or simply sit and enjoy the views over the Mere towards Congleton Edge and Mow Cop. Events are held throughout the year, pick up a leaflet at the Centre.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
Roman Garden

Chester

A charming garden constructed in a Roman Style.

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1 Jan 2020to31 Dec 2020
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- Accessible Information