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.

Visitors walking through the upper gardens in autumn 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.

Rhododendron in full bloom, Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

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There’s nothing like a garden full of summer flowers to lift your spirits and reawaken your senses. See the garden come to life with an array of vibrant colours. From roses to giant lilies, there's something new to see every time you visit through summer.

Visitors in the Rose Garden, Lyme Park, Cheshire.

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Lyme

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

Visitors walking in the Walled Garden in autumn at 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.

A family day out 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 younger women in summer dresses looking at plants on a very sunny day

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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 colourful flowers, grasses and ferns throughout summer.

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.

A family in the medieval deer park at Dunham Massey, with two young fallow deer in the foreground

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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.

A group of runners at Lyme, jogging across the landscape with far-reaching views in the background beyond a stone tower.

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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.

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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, practise a range of outdoor activities and stop by the Old Hall.

A dog and its owner walking along a fence path in autumn in the Northern Woods at Quarry Bank, Cheshire, with golden leaves on the trees and underfoot

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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.