Explore the gardens at Quarry Bank
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. To enter the Walled Garden please visit the new reception, located behind the Café. Thank you.
The gardens in summer
At this time of year the gardens are awash with colour, abuzz with bees and butterflies feeding on the summer floral displays. Swathes of colour can be found across the upper and lower gardens.
Look out for these summer highlights
- Enjoy the Sweet Peas climbing their supports are a fragrant highlight of the summer gardens. You can find them in the vegetable border, and also feature in bouquets on the donation table.
- The vegetable beds in the upper garden will be bursting with fruit and vegetable, and in the spirit of the Greg’s who liked to try and grow different varieties, this summer will see a crop of Strawberry corn and asparagus pea being harvested ready for visitors to buy at the donations table.
- Don't miss a wander through the historic curvilinear glasshouse, where you will find vines and exotic fruit and vegetables.
- Plants in the small glass house near the dipping pond are cared for by gardener Peter. These exotic flowers and succulents are a marvel.
Garden moments to enjoy
The gardens at Quarry Bank have been lovingly restored to a picturesque oasis
Discover floral beauty
The passion flower blooms from early summer to autumn.
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Areas of the garden to explore
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