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 Greater 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.

A view of the Mill from the cliff gardens

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

Hare Hill

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

Alderley Edge and Cheshire Countryside

Dramatic red sandstone escarpment, with impressive views

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.

Castlefield Viaduct

A Victorian-era steel viaduct transformed into a green ‘sky garden’ in the heart of Manchester. Pop in and discover this urban garden, Wednesday - Sunday 10am - 5pm, no booking needed.

Nether Alderley Mill

Concealed under the long sloping roof of this medieval building is a fully restored, working corn mill.

Visitors in the Walled Garden at Hare Hill, Cheshire

Gardens and parks

A woman and two children wearing summer clothes walk on grass outside of the black and white timber framed Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

Houses and buildings

A woman and a girl wearing backpacks walk towards the reflection pond at Lyme. The grand manor house reflects in the pond.

Walking trails

A family playing a giant xylophone in an open space and surrounded by greenery.

Family-friendly places

Three children, a dog on a lead and a woman with a pushchair walk through the long grass in meadows at Runnymede, Surrey

Dog-friendly places

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

The sun is shining on a woodland path through trees on the top of Alderley Edge, Cheshire.

Countryside and woodland

Children eating ice cream in the garden at Rufford Old Hall, Lancashire

Places to eat

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

Family-friendly places in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

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

A young girl in a crown emerges from behind a red curtain ready to perform.

Summer of Play across the North West

Get ready for a summer packed with adventure and imagination across the North West. Play together and make new memories with Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank. Find fun-filled activities at deer parks, cosy gardens – and even inside a giant industrial mill. Click to see what’s on this summer.

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.

Upcoming events in Cheshire and Greater Manchester

From outdoor theatre events in beautiful gardens to guided walks and talks, find out what’s on in Cheshire and Greater Manchester to make your next visit even more memorable.

An outdoor theatre performance taking place in the gardens

ORIGIN at Dunham Massey

Lay down and be bathed in sound and light at a unique new deep listening art installation at Dunham Massey, Cheshire. Presented by A Right/Left Project.

A person stands in front of a vibrant red and blue illuminated display, creating a striking visual contrast.

Christmas at Dunham Massey

The festive light trail at Dunham Massey features beautiful walk-through light installations, joyful Christmas music, and seasonal food and drink. Ideal for all ages and abilities, this iconic trail is the perfect place to share special moments with those you love.

Halloween at Quarry Bank

Brought to you by the producers of Christmas at Dunham Massey, Halloween at Quarry Bank returns with a spine-tingling night of thrills, chills, and glowing surprises.

Cloaked headless figure sat on a black horse, with a mill chimney and smoke in the background

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.