In and around Cheshire

A family in the garden at Dunham Massey — Exploring Dunham Massey's spectacular garden in autumn

Great houses and glorious gardens, moorland landscapes and medieval deer parks - choose your day out with us in Cheshire.

Family on the mill meadow at Quarry Bank in autumn — Take in the changing seasons at Quarry Bank

Where you can visit

We're starting to reopen some National Trust gardens and parks, as well as car parks, in line with government guidance. You will need to book your visit in advance. In the North West, this week you can book visits to Speke Hall, Quarry Bank, Dunham, Lyme and Tatton Park. We'll be opening new places when we can, so check back each week.

Find out what to expect and how to book

Trees house and lake in autumn at Lyme, Cheshire — There is every shade of autumn in the garden at Lyme

Autumn in the North West

Make the most of autumn days at National Trust places near you. Crunch through leaves on a walk through a rainbow of autumn colour, take in seasonal spectacles such as the annual deer rut, and warm up on those colder days with comforting food and drink.

Explore the season

A mother and daughter watch the deer in the park at Dunham Massey in autumn — How many deer will you spot?

Autumn wildlife in the North West

Autumn is alive with colour, seasonal wildlife and one of nature's fiercest mating battles - the deer rut. We've put together a list of the 'must-see' autumnal attractions in the North West.

Create autumn memories in the North West