Visitors walking through the garden in summer at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire — Visitors at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Gardens and parks in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

From the glorious garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, this corner of the North West is full of colourful blooms throughout summer.

A visitor entering the curvilinear glasshouse at Quarry Bank

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Quarry Bank

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.

Two visitors walking in the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

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The garden provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy the beauty of summer days. Surround yourself with stunning shades as brightly coloured foliage floods the garden. Connect with nature and beauty while you immerse in the joys of the season.

Colourful summer flowers in the formal beds beside the Orangery

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Lyme

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

Visitors in the Walled Garden at Hare Hill, Cheshire

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Hare Hill

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.

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

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Castlefield Viaduct

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 is full of winter species that add splashes of colour through foliage and berries.

Visitors walking through the gardens in August at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

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Little Moreton Hall

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.

Statue of Neptune in the Italian Garden, Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Tatton Park

Discover 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.

From roses to rhododendrons, the Cheshire gardens are full of vibrant colour and scents throughout summer. Here are just some of the things to look out for.

An arch full of colourful roses at Dunham Massey

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Rose Garden at Dunham Massey

Find hundreds of varieties of rose at Dunham Massey, including Rosa ‘Stamford’s sanctuary’, named after Dunham’s role as a military hospital during the First World War.

Two adults, one holding a baby, walk inside the Orangery surrounded by plants at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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The Orangery at Lyme

The Grade-II listed Orangery at Lyme is a year-round oasis. Step inside to discover a place full of tropical plants from across the world.

Visitors sitting amongst the rhododendrons at Hare Hill, Cheshire, in June

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Rhododendrons at Hare Hill

Find colourful rhododendrons at Hare Hill, including some rare hybrids. The highly scented ‘Polar Bear’ is a firm favourite of the gardeners – you may be able to catch its scent in a summer breeze.

Pink flowers next to a path in the Kitchen Garden at Tatton Park, Cheshire.

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Kitchen Garden at Tatton Park

Tatton Park’s vegetable garden is bountiful in the summer months. Crops of onions, lettuce, beetroots, broad beans, peas, potatoes, cabbages, and rhubarb are made into delicious soups, tarts, stews and sweet treats in the restaurant.

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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.

Stag with Manchester in the background, at Lyme, Cheshire

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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.

View of the Mansion from the parkland with fallow deer, Tatton Park, Cheshire

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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.

The River Bollin in Southern Woods at Quarry Bank Mill, Cheshire

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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.