Cheshire Cycleway
Capesthorne Hall and Gardens (one of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction)
Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY
Tel: 01625 861221
This hall is set in landscaped parkland, containing man-made lakes and a cascade, and an arboretum, plus a small garden area boasting mainly summer flowering plants. As part of Cheshire's Year of Gardens 08, there will be a bluebell festival in April (Sundays 12.00-17.00).
Be warned that there are often special events staged in the grounds which can create extra traffic in the area.
Opening hours (2008):
April-Oct: Sundays, Mondays and all bank holidays.
Gardens and chapel: 12.00 - 17.00
Hall: 13.30pm - 16.00 (last admission 15.30)
Facilities:
Light refreshments on most open days.
Admission fees (2008):
Hall, gardens and chapel:
Sundays and bank holidays: Adult £6.50; child (5-18 yrs) £3.00; senior citizen £5.50
Mondays: £10.00 per vehicle (max 4 people - additional persons £2.50)
Gardens and chapel: Adult £4.00; child (5-18 yrs) £2.00; senior citizen £3.00Transfers from gardens & chapel only, to subsequently include the hall: Adult/senior citizen £3.50; child (5-18 yrs) £1.50) ? check this
From the Cheshire Cycleway:
Unfortunately the main entrance to Capesthorne is on the busy A34, which is even busier at commuter times.
The Cycleway is closest as it passes Henbury Hall. Divert from the Cycleway at the T-junction of Fanshawe Lane and School Lane, taking the lane leading west then north towards Monk's Heath. At the busy main road (A537), turn left to Monk's Heath, and turn left at the traffic lights into the A34 towards Congleton. Capesthorne Hall is along this road on the right.
Find this place marked in the centre of this map.