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Gardens and parks 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, this corner of the North West is full of colourful blooms at this time of year.
Top gardens in Liverpool and Lancashire
Speke Hall
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.
Rufford Old Hall
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.
Gawthorpe Hall
Take a leisurely stroll around the formal garden with its views of the River Calder. Relax in the ornamental terraced garden to the north of the hall or the landscaped garden to the south.
Summer garden highlights
From wildflowers to kitchen gardens, the North West gardens are full of vibrant colour and scents throughout summer. Here are just some of the things to look out for.
Tip-top topiary
Take a seat in the Squirrel Border at Rufford Old Hall. Here you can see the mischievous duo of giant squirrel-shaped topiary, which used to be cut in the shape of pheasants back in the 1900s. The gardeners work hard to keep the expertly manicured topiary tip-top all year round.
Wonderful wildflowers
The Walled Garden at Gawthorpe Hall is in full bloom throughout summer. Keep your eye out for butterflies and bees – and if you’re lucky you might catch the rare white letter hairstreak butterfly that feeds on the elm tree that sits here.
The Kitchen Garden at Speke Hall
Step into the Speke Hall’s Kitchen Garden where the beds are full to the brim with produce. Highlights include colourful sweet peas climbing the frames, salads of every sort in the no-dig raised beds and the pollinator-friendly flower border.
Apples and pears
Walk through the orchards at Rufford Old Hall and Speke Hall. The trees are busy growing apples and pears ready for their autumn harvest.
Gardens and parks near Liverpool and Lancashire
Discover more seasonal blooms in the north of England and Wales with plenty of gardens and parks to visit.
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.
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.
Gardens and parks in Yorkshire
Enjoy Yorkshire's summer 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.
Gardens and parks in Wales
Visit an amazing collection of gardens and parks in Wales. From walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates, there’s plenty to explore.
