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Blakelow Farm

10 acre hillside garden with views over Macclesfield. Wildflower areas, a pond, orchard, vegetable plots, dry stone walls, sedum roofs, both established and new tree planting, flower borders around the house, chickens and doves. Mown paths will take you round the garden whilst you listen to the birdsong. It is too big to keep it all tidy but it is wildlife friendly.

Owner Info

  • Christine Tacon & William Thomas-Davies
Blakelow Farm
Blakelow Farm
Blakelow Farm
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Blakelow Farm
Blakelow Farm
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Blakelow Farm

About Blakelow Farm

Blakelow Farm was once a small dairy farm. What is now the main house was two cottages and stables and the two adjacent barns have been converted into separate living accommodation and a garage. All the buildings are local stone with stone roofs and some parts date from 17th century. The garden goes down a hill to a stream and pond and carries on up the other side. What were heavily sloping grass fields have been levelled around the house, and terraced or landscaped creating intriguing routes through the garden. The field opposite the house has been planted with trees in two stages, around the edge about 30 years ago and in the centre 5 years ago, when a Woodland Trust grant supported us planting about 600 trees. A march to the top is good exercise, there is a seat there and the view is rewarding.
There are borders around the house which are maintained, they are mature but we are always planting new things. Much of the rest of the garden is looked after for wildlife or for our food. We will be serving tea with jams made from our garden and are happy to talk about the 25 years of creating our garden.
Please note that we are about 1 mile from the Peak District National Park and the famous Cat and Fiddle road, 1/2 mile from Macclesfield Canal and June 29th is Treacle Market (arts, crafts, food) in town centre.

Blakelow Farm features

Location details

Blakelow Farm,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire,
SK11 7ED

Directions to Blakelow Farm
Look for electric metal gates on a sharp bend on the sloping part of Blakelow Rd, on L if going downhill. Adjacent to wooden gates leading to riding stables. What3words app: flames.back.flies.

Blakelow Farm 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 Cream teas in the garden, served from the conservatory. A limited number of visitors can come inside the conservatory if cold or wet.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:30

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 Cream teas in the garden, served from the conservatory. A limited number of visitors can come inside the conservatory if cold or wet.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:30

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 Cream teas in the garden, served from the conservatory. A limited number of visitors can come inside the conservatory if cold or wet.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-15:30

Accessibility

  • Around the house is flat, the drive is tarmac but the front is laid to grass. Most of the garden and some of the views can be seen from here.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Blakelow Farm. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

Yes. Blakelow Farm seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.