Cholmondeley Castle Gardens (one of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction)
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas, Whitchurch, Cheshire, SY14 8AH
Tel: 01829 720383
These romantic grounds and gardens surround a fairy tale castle built in 1801-4. Beautifully planted borders around ponds and lakes, with superb specimen trees, provide plenty of interest. There's also a nature reserve and a rare breeds animal centre with a children's corner.
Opening times (2010):
Castle: only open for groups (by prior appointment)
Gardens: 2 April - 26 Sep 10, 11.00-17.00, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, bank holidays.
Facilities:
Tearoom, picnic area, gift and plant shop.
Admission fees (2010):
Adult £5, child £2.
From the Cheshire Cycleway:
The Cycleway brings you close to these gardens on two occasions. The route passes to the north of the gardens - turn off from Bickerton Hill onto Long Lane southwards and head for Egerton Green with the gardens further along this road. The route also passes south of the gardens between No Mans Heath and Wrenbury, where you should turn off Bickley Lane on one of the right-hand turns, which all lead the gardens.
Find this place marked in the centre of this map.
