A visitor admiring blossom in the orchard at Quarry Bank, Cheshire | © National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

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 blossom and spring flowers.

A family enjoying the Lower Garden in spring at Quarry Bank

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Quarry Bank

Wander through the dramatic valley garden, stroll by the river and tune into the sights and sounds of the season as you explore this rare retreat where nature and industry collide.

A magnolia comes into bloom in the gardens of Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester

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There’s nothing like a garden full of spring flowers to lift your spirits and reawaken your senses. See the garden come to life with an array of vibrant colours. From daffodils and tulips to blossom and bluebells, there's something new to see every time you visit through spring.

Daffodils in the Italian Garden at Lyme, Cheshire

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Lyme

Explore all the different areas of the garden at Lyme. This winter appreciate the formal geometry around the house with straight edges, columns of yew and clipped hedges demonstrating man’s dominance in comparison to the wild moors and parkland beyond.

Japanese Garden at Tatton Park, Cheshire

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Tatton Park

Discover how the garden has evolved with each owner and their chosen landscape architect. View the Japanese Garden from its perimeter and walk through the Fernery and Kitchen Garden.

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Hare Hill

Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Walled Garden, or take a seat to listen to birdsong in the Wooded Garden. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, little legs will find Hare Hill an ideal place to let their imaginations go wild and a safe spot to roam.

Spring view of the sky garden on Castlefield Viaduct. Green trees on the right of the bridge. Three people with umbrellas walk amongst the trees.

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Castlefield Viaduct

Step onto Manchester’s first ‘sky park’. Explore Castlefield Viaduct’s history and experience an urban park in the sky. The accessible green space in the heart of the city is full of spring blossom and colourful flowers throughout spring.

Visitors walking through the gardens in August at Little Moreton Hall, Cheshire

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Little Moreton Hall

Though the garden is small there is plenty to see. A fine selection of native flowers as well as early introductions from the continent grow here. You can wander around the garden and discover the plants which the Moreton’s would have likely grown.

Seeing bluebells carpeting a woodland floor or scattered along a grassy verge is a highlight of any walk. These delicate blooms are found all across Western Europe by about half of the world’s population is right here in the UK. Find some of the top places to see bluebells near you.

A carpet of bluebells in a woodland at Dunham Massey

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Dunham Massey

An unmissable carpet of delicate bluebells transforms Dunham Massey’s Winter Garden each spring. Meander through winding paths and glimpse the sun breaking through the tree canopy above.

Carpet of bluebells in the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank

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Southern Woods walk at Quarry Bank

Explore the Southern Woods at Quarry Bank to find the jaw dropping display of bluebells carpeting the bank next to the River Bollin. As the river twists and turns alongside this woodland walk, keep your eyes out for other hidden gems.

Visitors walking in bluebell woodland at Hatchlands Park, Surrey

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Best places to see bluebells

Discover some of the best places to see bluebells in the UK, from trails through ancient woodlands to valleys and nature reserves. Rufford Old Hall is one of the best places to find the delicate flowers in Lancashire.

A family in the medieval deer park at Dunham Massey, with two young fallow deer in the foreground

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The deer park at Dunham Massey

Dunham Massey's deer park is an historic parkland and naturally spacious place to visit. Walk along the leafy avenues and admire the far-reaching views while getting a breath of fresh air.

Grandparents swinging a child by the arms and legs in the parkland at Lyme Park, Cheshire

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The estate at Lyme

There's over 1,400 acres of historic parkland to explore at Lyme in winter. Discover thriving wildlife during your walk into nature, and seek out the follies for some of the best views over Cheshire.

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The estate at Tatton Park

With 1,000 acres of parkland, there’s plenty to do on the Tatton Park estate. See the variety of wildlife, practise a range of outdoor activities and stop by the Old Hall.

View of a woodland path next to the River Bollin

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Discover the woodland at Quarry Bank

Pull on your walking boots and stride out on a walk through the 400-acre estate. Follow the river through woodland to discover a historic landscape bursting with wildlife.