New Garden Prepares For First Opening This Weekend 13/07/2011 Tina and Bill Bennell of 10 Hudson Close, Warrington open their garden on behalf of the NGS for the first time in July. Tina takes up the story of how this lovely garden was created and has evolved
Extra Garden Openings 16/05/2011 St David’s House - We are pleased to inform you that St David’s House in Noctorum will hold 2 additional open days for the NGS on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th August.
Garden Update! 10/04/2011 Mayfield - Due to the sale of the property, Mayfield will not open for the NGS as published in the 2011 Yellow Book. We are very sorry for any inconvenience and disappointment caused. The nearest garden open is Bluebell Cottage Garden, Dutton.
Garden Update! 01/04/2011 We are pleased to inform you that Mount Pleasant will be open on Sun/Mon 29th/30th May and Sun/Mon 28th/29th August for the NGS
Ness Botanic Gardens, Ness, Neston, Cheshire & Wirral, CH64 4AY Gardens cover some 64 acres, having a distinctly maritime feel and housing The National Collection of (Sorbus) Mountain Ash. Among some of the sign...
Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire & Wirral, WA14 4SJ Enjoy the elegance of this vibrant Edwardian garden. Richly planted borders packed with colour and texture, sweeping lawns, majestic trees and shad...
Bucklow Farm, Pinfold Lane, Plumley, Cheshire & Wirral, WA16 9RP Country garden with shrubs, perennial borders, rambling roses, herb garden, vegetable patch, wildlife pond/water feature and alpines. Landscaped an...
29 Forest Road, Meols, Wirral, Cheshire & Wirral, CH47 6AS Suburban seaside garden, a stone's throw from promenade. Curvy and arty with varieties of clematis, picturesque pergola with wisteria. Raised pond ...
Saighton Grange, Saighton, Cheshire & Wirral, CH3 6EN 6½ acres of garden designed by Inigo Triggs for the 2nd Duke of Westminster, in 1901. Redesigned for the 4th Duchess during the 1960’s by Russell, ...
Inglewood, 4 Birchmere, Heswall, Cheshire & Wirral, CH60 6TN Beautiful ½ acre garden with stream, large koi pond, 'beach' with and grasses, wildlife pond and bog area. Brimming with spring bulbs, acers, conif...
Parm Place, High Street, Great Budworth, Cheshire & Wirral, CW9 6HF Well-stocked ½-acre plantswoman's garden with stunning views towards S Cheshire. Immaculate curving lawns, shrubs, colour co-ordinated herbaceous b...
39 Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire & Wirral, SK6 2DA This dahliaholic's garden contains over 300 dahlias in 150+ varieties, mostly of exhibition standard. Shapely lawns are surrounded by deep flower b...
Briarfield (part of Burton Village Gardens group), Burton, Neston, Cheshire & Wirral, CH64 5TL Home to many specialist plants, some available in plant sale. Colourful shrubs, bulbs, alpines and several water features compete for attention as ...
31 Forest Road, Meols, Wirral, Cheshire & Wirral, CH47 6AS Leafy colourful suburban garden near sea. Formal Japanese pond in slate attracting a variety of wildlife (dragon flies, birds etc). Various forms o...
The Old Cottage, 4A High Street, Frodsham, Cheshire & Wirral, WA6 7HE At the rear of the Grade ll listed C16 cottage (not open) are 2/3 acre, organic and wildlife friendly garden featuring many aspects that support va...
Alma Villa, 73 Main Road, Shavington, Crewe, Cheshire & Wirral, CW2 5DU Meander through the garden gate into this beautifully tended country garden, winding path leads to rose and clematis covered pergola and arches. Bo...
Brooke Cottage, Church Road, Handforth, Cheshire & Wirral, SK9 3LT Garden designer's plant-filled garden surounded by trees and shrubs. 3 distinct areas with different. planting styles. Woodland garden extended for...
73 Hill Top Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire & Wirral, SK8 7HZ 1/6-acre plantswoman’s garden. Well stocked with a wide range of sun-loving herbaceous plants, shrub and climbing roses, many clematis varieties, p...
Long Acre, Wyche Lane, Bunbury, Cheshire & Wirral, CW6 9PS Plantswoman's garden of approx 1 acre with unusual plants and trees. Roses, pool gardens, small vineyard. Exotic conservatory, herbaceous, special...
Hillside Cottage, Shrigley Road, Pott Shrigley, Cheshire & Wirral, SK10 5SG Set on a hillside, ¼-acre garden with panoramic vistas, over the treetops of the Cheshire Plain and beyond. Filled with colour, texture and the sce...
Hatton House Gardens, Hatton Heath, Chester, Cheshire & Wirral, CH3 9AP Approx 8 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens both formal and natural. Pathways leading through extensive herbaceous borders give way to lawns, ...
The School House, School Lane, Dunham Massey, Cheshire & Wirral, WA14 4SE Cottage garden divided into rooms. In picturesque setting attached to village hall and beside the Bridgewater canal. Incl herbaceous borders, rose ...
Leawood, off Longhurst Lane, Marple Bridge, Cheshire & Wirral, SK6 5AE ¾-acre hidden woodland garden facing E-W surrounded by trout stream. Large lawns and flower beds of mixed planting giving rise to panoramic view of...
Poulton Hall, Poulton Lancelyn, Bebington, Cheshire & Wirral, CH63 9LN 3 acres; lawns fronting house, wild flower meadow. A surprising approach to the walled garden,with reminders of Roger Lancelyn Green's retellings, ...
The Old Parsonage, Arley Green, via Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire & Wirral, CW9 6LZ 2-acre garden in attractive and secretive rural setting in secluded part of Arley Estate, with ancient yew hedges, herbaceous and mixed borders, sh...
Laskey Farm, Laskey Lane, Thelwall, Warrington, Cheshire & Wirral, WA4 2TF 1 acre garden packed with late summer colour which incl informal borders, rose bed, a vegetable garden and parterre. There are a number of pools fo...
Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Cheshire & Wirral, CH3 9HQ One of the finest collections of rhododendrons, camellias and acers in any private garden in the NW. Set on a steep hillside accessed by a gently r...
68 South Oak Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire & Wirral, SK9 6AT With year round colour, scent and interest, this attractive, hedged cottage garden has evolved over the years into 5 natural 'rooms'. These Hardy P...
Brooklands, Mouldsworth, Cheshire & Wirral, CH3 8AR Lovely country style garden in ¾-acre with a backdrop of mature trees and shrubs. The planting is based around azaleas, rhododendrons, mixed shrub ...
Bank House, Goldford Lane, Bickerton, Cheshire & Wirral, SY14 8LL 1¾-acre garden at the foot of Bickerton Hill, in area of outstanding beauty, with extensive views to Derbyshire and the Marches. Sheltered, terrace...
Croco Brook Farm, Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire & Wirral, CW4 7DR 2/3-acre garden developed since 1980 by the garden designer owner. Containing a wide range of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants arranged to creat...
Orchard Villa, 72 Audley Road, Alsager, Cheshire & Wirral, ST7 2QN The long narrow garden has a meandering path which leads through a succession of planted rooms reflecting the seasons from spring to autumn and hos...
17 Poplar Grove, Sale, Cheshire & Wirral, M33 3AX This south facing suburban garden is on many levels.Its strongly diagonal design features a pebble mosaic 'cave', topiary,sculpture garden, living ...
The Rowans, Oldcastle Lane, Threapwood, nr Malpas, Cheshire & Wirral, SY14 7AY This 1-acre award winning garden, has an Italianate theme. Divided into numerous formal and natural areas, in which to sit and enjoy the views and ...
Hilltop, Flash Lane, Prestbury, Cheshire & Wirral, SK10 4ED Interesting country garden of approx 4 acres. Woodland walk, parterre, 2 kitchen gardens with herbs, herbaceous borders, dry stone walled terracing...
Well House, Dean Row Road, Wilmslow, Cheshire & Wirral, SK9 2BU Tended by an expert naturalist, this beautifully landscaped 3-acre garden encompasses formal areas, lush herbaceous borders, rich woodland and an e...
Greenways, 82 Knutsford Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire & Wirral, SK9 7SF A garden for plant enthusiasts. A personal collection of unusual and familiar perennials and shrubs set in 1½ acres, displaying a diversity of plan...
Millpool, Smithy Lane, Bosley, Cheshire & Wirral, SK11 0NZ Garden designed to extend the seasons with colour, texture and scent. Lush herbaceous borders and areas of deep shade. Small stream, pond and bog g...
199 Stockport Road, Timperley, Cheshire & Wirral, WA15 7SF Overstuffed cottage-style garden full of colourful herbaceous perennials, shrubs and hostas, with a brick-built pond complete with small koi and go...
Holmecroft, Wood Lane North, Adlington, Cheshire & Wirral, SK10 4PF The garden is cottage style with mature shrubs, trees and perennial borders. 4 sections incl pond garden, small courtyard, vegetable garden and fro...
Rosewood, Old Hall Lane, Puddington, Neston, Cheshire & Wirral, CH64 5SP All yr garden; thousands of snowdrops in Feb, camellias in autumn, winter and spring. Rhododendrons in April/May and unusual flowering trees from ...
The Well House, Wet Lane, Tilston, Malpas, Cheshire & Wirral, SY14 7DP 1-acre cottage garden, bridge over natural stream, spring bulbs, perennials, herbs and shrubs. Triple pond and waterfall feature. Adjoining ¾-acre ...
Grafton Lodge, Stretton, Tilston, Malpas, Cheshire & Wirral, SY14 7JE Vibrantly colourful garden of 2 acres crammed with herbaceous plants, shrubs and roses. There are lawns, natural and formal ponds, specimen trees, ...
Ridge Hill, Ridge Hill, Sutton, Cheshire & Wirral, SK11 0LU Country garden set in 4 acres overlooking the Cheshire Plain. Ponds and water features, shrubbery with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias etc. Herba...
Bowmere Cottage, Bowmere Road, Tarporley, Cheshire & Wirral, CW6 0BS Mature 1-acre country style garden around a Grade ll listed house (not open). Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, pergolas, two small courtyard gar...
Springbank, 670 London Road, Davenham, Cheshire & Wirral, CW9 8LG Lovely interesting garden in ½ acre sheltered hollow with backdrop of mature trees and shrubs. Large colourful herbaceous borders, other mixed bord...
29 Dee Park Road, Gayton, Cheshire & Wirral, CH60 3RG The garden has been created over several yrs and has many shrubs, mature trees and borders filled with cottage garden perennials. A mirror in the s...
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