Explore the Outdoors

Cheshire is renowned for its beautiful gardens, dramatic landscapes and green open spaces. Whilst we have over 25 breath-taking gardens, stately homes and country estates for you to explore, here is a list of our spaces which are currently open to the public and following social distancing guidelines.

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Please note that opening times and accessible areas may regularly vary so you are encouraged to check specific garden websites before visiting. Many gardens currently operate using a booking system.

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Birchwood Forest Park

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Municipal Park

Warrington

Birchwood Forest Park is the name given to all the green areas throughout Birchwood.
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Lyme

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Historic House / Palace

Disley, Stockport

NOW OPEN AT A REDUCED CAPACITY FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.
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…

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Water Tower Gardens

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Municipal Park

Chester

Adjacent to the old Water Tower, facilities include bowls, tennis, putting and children's play area.

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Congleton Park

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Municipal Park

Congleton

This magnificent Victorian park is now fully restored and open to the public.
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Caldy Nature Park

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Natural Feature

Chester

Discover the secrets of this hidden gem, nestled in the suburbs just outside of Chester. With an abundance of wild flowers in its meadows and its sections of ancient hedgerows, Caldy Valley Nature Park is a beautiful oasis in which to while away an a
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Dunham Massey Garden (NT)

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Garden

Altrincham

NOW OPEN AT A REDUCED CAPACITY FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.
With its sweeping lawns, sumptuous borders and majestic trees, this is one of the north west’s great plantsman’s gardens.
The Gardens at Dunham Massey are home to historic…

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Arley Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Northwich

NOW OPEN FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.
Arley Hall & Gardens is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the North West. The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their vitality, variety…

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Grosvenor Park

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Municipal 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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Quarry Bank (NT)

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Water Mill

Styal

NOW OPEN AT A REDUCED CAPACITY FOLLOWING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.
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…

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Roman Garden

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Garden

Chester

A charming garden constructed in a Roman Style.
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Teggs Nose Country Park

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Country / Royal 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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Gordale Nursery & Garden Centre

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Garden Centre

Neston

Officially voted Britain's best garden retailer - everything for the home and garden under one roof.

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Milton Park

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Parkland / Woodland Garden

Alsager

The park has a large open space and a children's play area.
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Walton Hall & Gardens

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Historic House / Palace

Warrington

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

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Municipal Park

Warrington

Take a walk down Black Bear Park and step back in time.

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Culcheth Linear Country Park

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Country / Royal Park

Warrington

Enjoy miles of public footpaths and routes.
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Abbeywood Gardens

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Garden

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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Tatton Park

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Historic House / Palace

Knutsford

**Team of the Year Award Winner 2019**

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