Explore the gardens at Quarry Bank

A sparse garden with two figures walking along a path with a dog on a lead — Visitors walking through the walled garden at Quarry Bank, Cheshire | © Paul Harris

Discover some of the best views of Quarry Bank. Paths that twist and turn through the valley, passing caves, cliffs and garden bridges. Stroll along the river, step inside the glasshouses, or see what's growing in the walled garden.

New garden entry trial scheme

Everyone is now welcome to visit the Upper Garden Café and use the toilet facilities. Members and paying visitor can enter the Walled Garden via the new Garden Reception, located behind the Café. Thank you.

Winter in the gardens

Winter is the busiest time of year for the garden team, as heavy-duty work can take place when wildlife activity is at its lowest. Hedges and woodland can be maintained with minimal impact on nature.

Look out for these Winter highlights:

Carpets of winter flowers such as Hellebore, Witch hazel, Aconites and Snowdrops.
The distinctive blood red shade of the Red dogwood in the upper garden borders.
Robins flitting about on the soil around the vegetable garden beds.
The panoramic view from the upper garden across the lower gardens, river and mill.

Children in the Winter Garden at Bodnant Garden | © Paul Harris

Areas of the garden to explore

The valley garden at Quarry Bank is a rare example of the industrial picturesque movement, where elements of nature such as the caves and cliffs feature alongside the industrial mill backdrop to create a sense of drama.

Take in the elevated views over the valley and discover Hannah Greg’s favourite spot to sit and enjoy the garden. Head to the Walled Garden to see what grows there, and step inside the historic curvilinear glasshouse where exotic plants and fruits are grown. Don't miss the exotic succulants in the Small Glass House, in the center of the Walled Garden. In the back sheds, you can can uncover the stories of Quarry Bank's gardeners from the 19th century.