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Bankhead

Two acres of terraced gardens developed from Victorian times with spectacular views south and west over the Dee valley towards the Welsh hills. Rose garden, herbaceous borders, large pond with Japanese style garden, rhododendrons and azaleas. Small orchard and vegetable garden. Shetland ponies and chickens.

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Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead
Bankhead

About Bankhead

Two acres of terraced gardens developed from Victorian times with spectacular views south and west over the Dee valley towards the Welsh hills. Rose garden, herbaceous borders, large pond with Japanese style garden, rhododendrons and azaleas. Small orchard and vegetable garden. Shetland ponies and chickens.

Location details

Bankhead,
Chester,
Cheshire,
CH3 9JL

Directions to Bankhead
Turn L off A41 10m S of Chester into Old Coach Rd. House is on L at top of the road, just before the junction with A534.

Bankhead openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of a local charity.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 May to 29 June for groups of between 10 and 25.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £12.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Some steps to main terrace but wheelchair users can reach most areas on paths with slight inclines. Parking close to the garden for disabled access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Bankhead at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Bankhead are accessible to wheelchair users.

Bankhead is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.