Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' growing in the Winter Garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire — Iris 'Katharine Hodgkin' growing in the Winter Garden at Dunham Massey | © National Trust Images/Jonathan Buckley

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 colour and has an abundance of horticultural delights for garden-lovers to enjoy, even through winter.

Visitor holding a pumpkin in the walled gardens 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 people sit on a bench inside a wooden shelter to the left, on the right there are autumn trees

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Dunham Massey

Stroll past historical landmarks and breathe in seasonal scents with a visit to Dunham Massey's ever-evolving and extensive gardens. Crunch through leaves on a woodland walk and watch as the gardens unveil their vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow this autumn.

A view of Lyme house covered in snow. The house can be seen in the frozen reflection pond.

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Lyme

Explore all the different areas of the garden at Lyme. From the herbaceous border to golden Japanese maple trees, there's lots of autumn colour to find at the second highest garden in the National Trust.

Japanese Garden 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.

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.

A photograph of the outside of timber-framed Little Moreton Hall, covered in snow in winter.

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Little Moreton Hall

While modern life rushes by outside, Little Moreton Hall, encircled by a moat, survives as a Tudor fantasy, transporting you back to another time. The hall is dressed for a traditional Christmas through the ages on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December (until 17 December) before closing for winter.

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Hare Hill

When Hare Hill reopens in spring 2024, stroll around the Walled Garden, exploring the historic parkland and woodland, spot wildlife in the Wooded Garden and have fun in the natural play area.

Feel the crunch of frost and snow beneath your feet on a winter walk in the North West. Here are the best deer parks, estates and woodlands to visit this winter.

A number of young fallow deer cross a flat walkway littered with autumn leaves and surrounded by ancient trees

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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 building on a hill covered in snow. People are walking up the path to see the building.

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The estate at Lyme

There's over 1,400 acres of historic parkland to explore at Lyme in autumn. 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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The woodland estate 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.