A man and a woman sat on a bench facing away from the camera. They are sat underneath white blossom trees. The red brick Georgian house of Dunham Massey can be seen in the background. A brick canal wall surrounded by green flowers can be seen in the foreground. — Blossom at Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

Gardens and parks in Cheshire and Manchester

From the woodland garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, this corner of the North West keeps colour and interest in the gardens throughout the year.

Top gardens in Cheshire and Manchester

Hare Hill, Macclesfield

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Walled Garden, or take a seat to listen to birdsong in the Wooded Garden. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, little legs will find Hare Hill an ideal place to let their imaginations go wild and a safe spot to roam.

Visitors exploring the garden in June at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Lyme, Stockport

Explore all the different areas of the garden at Lyme. Appreciate the changing colours of the garden with the wild moors and parkland beyond.

Dunham Massey, Altrincham

Spring is a celebration of colour and contrast at Dunham Massey. From delicate early crocus to bright daffodils and tulips, the garden comes alive with layered planting and fresh foliage. Paths are lined with emerging blooms, and each week reveals something new.

Pots of colourful spring flowers in the Dunham Massey Gardens under a blue sky with the house in the background

Quarry Bank, Wilmslow

Wander through the dramatic valley garden, stroll by the river and tune into the sights and sounds of the season as you explore this rare retreat where nature and industry collide.

Tatton Park, Knutsford

See how the garden has evolved with each owner and their chosen landscape architect. View the Japanese Garden from its perimeter and walk through the Fernery and Kitchen Garden.

Spring colour in the Gardens at Tatton Park, Cheshire

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton

Though the garden is small there is plenty to see. A fine selection of native flowers as well as early introductions from the continent grow here. The Elizabethan-style knot garden has been a much-loved feature of the hall for 50 years.

Castlefield Viaduct, Manchester

Step onto Manchester’s first ‘sky park’. Explore Castlefield Viaduct’s history and experience an urban park in the sky. The accessible green space in the heart of the city will blossom with trees, shrubs and plants throughout the season.

Two young women in winter coats standing by a planter filled with plants and trees

Gardens in Liverpool and Lancashire

To gardens filled with history and colour at Speke Hall, to a peaceful garden with canal walks at Rufford Old Hall, discover gardens to explore in spring.

White blossom trees standing in front of a black-and-white Tudor house.

Parks and estates in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

The deer park at Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey's deer park is an historic parkland and naturally spacious place to visit. Walk along the leafy avenues and admire the far-reaching views while getting a breath of fresh air.

The estate at Lyme

There's over 1,400 acres of historic parkland to explore at Lyme in winter. Discover thriving wildlife during your walk into nature, and seek out the follies for some of the best views over Cheshire.

Stag with Manchester in the background, at Lyme, Cheshire

The estate at Tatton Park

With 1,000 acres of parkland, there’s plenty to do on the Tatton Park estate. See the variety of wildlife or practise a range of outdoor activities.

Walker on the Field to Fork Trail, Heading to Board 3, Tatton Park, Cheshire

Discover the woodland at Quarry Bank

Pull on your walking boots and stride out on a walk through the 400-acre estate. Follow the river through woodland to discover a historic landscape, bursting with wildlife.