The Japanese Garden in autumn at Tatton Park, Cheshire | © Tatton Park, Cheshire

Gardens and parks in Cheshire and Manchester

From the woodland garden at Dunham Massey to the industrial garden landscape at Quarry Bank, this corner of the North West keeps colour and interest in the gardens throughout the year.

Don't miss: autumn highlights

As the days shorten and the weather turns colder, the landscape will turn to shades of red, orange and yellow. Take in the sights and scents of autumn at gardens across the North West.

Acers at Dunham Massey

Wander through the acer meadow at Dunham Massey where the crossover of branches creates a red and orange canopy overhead.

The red leaves of a Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) in the garden at Saltram

The Vicary Gibbs area at Lyme contains several exotic trees brought here by famed horticulturist Vicary Gibbs in the early 1900s. Look out for fiery reds from the dogwood tree (cornus kousa) and the flowering cherry.

A family on an autumn walk at Lyme, Cheshire

Apple trees at Quarry Bank

The apple trees in Quarry Bank’s Apprentice House Orchard and Walled Garden will be laden with and ripe for picking. For a donation you can take a bushel of apples home with you, ideal for an apple crumble.

A close-up of red, ripe apples growing on a tree at Acorn Bank, Cumbria

Top gardens in Cheshire and Manchester

Hare Hill, Macclesfield

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.

Visitors in the Walled Garden at Hare Hill, Cheshire

Lyme, Stockport

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 by the lake in the garden in autumn at Lyme Park, Cheshire

Dunham Massey, Altrincham

The garden provides the perfect backdrop to enjoy the beauty of autumn 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.

Visitors walking along a garden path framed by trees and vibrant autumn foliage.

Quarry Bank, Wilmslow

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.

Three family members, including a little girl in a pink coat walking along a path. Trees line the path on one side, and shrubs and flowers on the otehr side. In the background is a red brick wall.

Tatton Park, Knutsford

See 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.

Charlotte's Garden in the Autumn, Tatton Park, Cheshire

Little Moreton Hall, Congleton

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.

View through a lead window into the courtyard at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

Gardens near Cheshire and Manchester

Discover more seasonal blooms in the north of England and Wales with plenty of gardens and parks to visit.

Speke Hall, Liverpool

From peaceful strolls through colourful borders, to adventures in the woodland and spotting wildlife in the secret garden, there's plenty of seasonal joy to find at Speke Hall.

Black and white Tudor hall with autumn tree to the right

Rufford Old Hall, near Ormskirk

The gardens at Rufford Old Hall have lots of variety, from giant squirrel topiary and beehives, to picnic spots in the orchard and peaceful walks by the canal.

Gardens in Liverpool and Lancashire

To gardens filled with history and colour at Speke Hall, to a peaceful garden with canal walks at Rufford Old Hall, discover gardens to explore in every season.

Gardens in the Lake District

The Lakes is known for its dramatic, wild landscapes, but it's home to some intriguing gardens too. Explore castle grounds, a cottage garden that inspired Beatrix Potter, and more.

A view through the gates of the copper beech tree along the front of Acorn Bank

Gardens in Yorkshire

Enjoy Yorkshire's autumn gardens and parks, from the landscaped views at Fountains Abbey, to the gardens within a garden at Wentworth Castle Gardens, pathways and borders at Nostell, and the Mediterranean Garden at Beningbrough.