Cheshire and Greater Manchester

With grand houses and medieval deer parks, glorious gardens, a working cotton mill and dramatic landscapes, there are plenty of places to discover across Cheshire and Manchester. From the city's heritage to the beautiful Cheshire countryside, town meets country in this special part of the world.

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Quarry Bank

The working mill is the beating heart of Quarry Bank. Set in picturesque gardens and countryside, explore one of Britain's greatest industrial heritage sites.

Dunham Massey

A garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.

Lyme

Glorious house, surrounded by gardens, moorland and deer park

Little Moreton Hall

Iconic Tudor Manor House with wonky angles and quirky character

Exterior of the iconic wood frame moated Tudor manor house with black and white features and a blue sky in the background

Hare Hill

A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart.

A family in the Lower Garden at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Tatton Park

An historical estate with a neo-classical mansion, 50 acres of landscaped gardens, 1000 acres of deer park, a rare breed farm and medieval Old Hall.

Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside

Dramatic red sandstone escarpment, with impressive views

The view across the countryside from the sandstone escarpment of Alderley Edge, Cheshire. There are rocks and trees at the edge of a steep descent, and countryside stretches ahead towards the horizon.

Castlefield Viaduct

A Victorian-era former railway viaduct now transformed into a ‘sky garden’ in the heart of Manchester. Open: Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, no booking needed.

Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate

Spread over acres of wooded hillside, farmland, and moorland, Holcombe Moor and Stubbins Estate forms part of the West Pennine Moors, a popular destination for outdoor and nature enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy.

Nether Alderley Mill

Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill. Nether Alderley is closed and will reopen May 2026.

Walking trails

Walking in the gardens at Quarry Bank, Cheshire

Family-friendly places

Exploring the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire

Gardens and parks

Dog-friendly places

Visitors outside the house at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

Houses and buildings

Runners in the grounds of Lyme Park, House and Garden, Cheshire with a tower in the background. Lyme Park sits in 1400 acres of parkland and has views across Manchester and the Cheshire Plain.

Outdoor activities

A carpet of bluebells in a woodland at Dunham Massey

Countryside and woodland

Two women behind a serving counter laden with cake

Places to eat

Looking for places to visit with the kids in Cheshire and Manchester? Explore days out in nature, fun things to do for all the family and places to spot wildlife all year round.

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Family-friendly places in Cheshire and Manchester

Plan your a family day out in Cheshire and Manchester. We've got play areas, activities for kids, wildlife to spot and plenty of things to do when it rains.

Easter adventures

Get ready to spring into action, it’s almost time for your Easter adventures across the North West. Join us to get close to nature and take part in family-friendly activity trails at the places we care for.

Visitors enjoying Easter activities at Gibside, Tyne & Wear

There's always something new to see or do at National Trust places near you – join in a host of seasonal adventures and events for all ages.

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Events in Cheshire and Manchester

From guided walk and talks to exhibitions and things to do with the kids, find out what’s on in Cheshire and Manchester to make your next visit even more memorable.

Meet Rembrandt at Dunham Massey

Rembrandt van Rijn’s ‘Self-portrait in a Feathered Bonnet’ (1635) is one of the great treasures of the National Trust’s collections and, for the first time, it’s on a national tour, enabling more people than ever before to ‘meet Rembrandt’ for a special slow looking experience from 27 March.

Visitors admire the Rembrandt self-portrait at Buckland Abbey, Devon

Beyond the View: Canaletto at Tatton Park

Celebrate world class art at Tatton Park with the launch of the landmark exhibition, Beyond the View: Canaletto. Experience the extraordinary journey of Samuel Egerton from Cheshire to Venice and his connection to the celebrated artist Canaletto from 28 March.

An oil painting of The Grand Canal in Venice painted by Antonio Canaletto

Whether you’re looking to travel by train, bus, bike or foot, there are many places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester that you can visit without a car.

Places you can visit in Cheshire and Greater Manchester without a car

Travel by train, bus, bike or foot for a sustainable day out to the places in our care in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.

Our work in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

As a conservation charity, find out what we're doing to care for nature and history, and to improve access, at National Trust places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.