In and around Cheshire

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

Wine at a picnic

Summer nights in the North West 

With the arrival of warmer days and longer evenings why not experience some alfresco entertainment at our places this summer? Pack a picnic blanket, chill the wine and invite friends along for a night out with a difference.

Plan a night to remember
A family enjoying the park at Dunham Massey

Summer fun in the North West 

Get planning your family days out this summer with our list of top things happening at special places in the North West. Follow discovery trails through colourful gardens or get active in the great outdoors with sporty challenges.

Play out this summer
A print depicting the Peterloo Massacre in Manchester.

Marking the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre 

In 2019 we're shining a light on two places in the North West with connections to the Peterloo Massacre and discovering more about their stories through contemporary art.

Discover more

Where to visit?

Exterior view of Quarry Bank Mill
Trees and bluebells in the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire
An autumnal view of the lake and south front of Lyme Park, Cheshire
A view from the courtyard of the north and north-east ranges at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire
Tatton Park Neo-Classical Mansion – View of the south elevation from the parterre.

Quarry Bank 

We're home to one of Britain’s greatest industrial heritage sites. Visit Quarry Bank to see how a complete industrial community once lived.

Dunham Massey  

Get wrapped up discover Dunham Massey - home to one of Britain's finest winter gardens and a spectacular deer park.

Lyme 

Enjoy this glorious house and it’s 1,400 acre estate, nestled on the edge of the Peak District.

Little Moreton Hall  

Experience what it was like to live as a Tudor in this iconic manor house.

Tatton Park 

Visit Tatton Park, a grand estate with neo-classical mansion, gardens, farm and medieval Old Hall.

Visitors on a guided group tour with a volunteer guide

Supporter groups in Cheshire 

Why not join your local supporter group in Cheshire? You can join a more active volunteers group, or come along to a centre or an association that focuses on fundraising and fun trips and tours.

Find your local group

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