Things to see & do
Visit our glorious gardens
Explore the glorious gardens at Acorn Bank
The gardens hold a fantastic array of different things to look at from the wonderful herb collection through to our superb range of apple trees.
The Watermill at Acorn Bank
Visit the watermill and learn its fascinating history
© Paul Harris
The Watermill at Acorn Bank has been restored and brought back to life by a team of dedicated volunteers. Updates are regularly given on blogspot.
We have recently started to grind our own flour.
Enjoy fantastic walks around the estate
Taking a stroll in fantastic countryside
© NTPL/Matthew Antrobus
Look at glorious scenery and enjoy spotting wildlife as you enjoy a walk around the estate at Acorn Bank.
Events at Acorn Bank
We have lots of great events on over the year. Keep checking our events page for the latest information.
Take a look in our pond
Take a look, you might see the newts that live in the pond at Acorn Bank. We are lucky to have great crested newts and palmate newts.
What not to miss
- Apple Day: loved every year by our team and visitors alike
- Learn about the North West's largest collection of medicinal plants
- See, smell and feel our amazing herb garden - full of ideas for you
- Look out for the newts in our pond with fascinating species
Don't miss 50 things to see and do
At Acorn Bank you can try these things to do before your 11 and 3/4's
- Eat an apple straight from a tree (#9)
- Balance on a fallen tree (#18)
- Discover what's in a pond (#35)
Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/50things to find out more