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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Discover the romantic Temple and Folly Water Gardens, Glade, Arboretum, 100m long double herbaceous border walkway Lavinia Walk, ornamental woodland upon Tower Hill and the newly created Cholmondeley Rose Garden with 250 rose varieties.

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Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

About Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

The Cholmondeley Family have resided in this part of Cheshire since the Norman times and when the late Lavinia, Dowager Marchioness of Cholmondeley came to live at Cholmondeley she set about creating a ‘garden of great romance’ introducing many specimen trees and shrubs, including rare magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons. The beauty of the Temple Garden and its ornamental lake best highlights her skill, whilst the Folly Garden has a wilder feel from its pond through its naturalistic planting. The Rose Garden is an intimate place to be in summer whilst the Glade has colour and interest year round. Lady Lavinia’s legacy continues today including the spectacular 100m long double herbaceous border, a fitting tribute to her life in the gardens.
Tower Hill offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy a woodland ramble among interesting shrubs and trees under-planted with many wild flowers and bulbs. Whilst the Deer Park Mere and nature trail offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings with magnificent views of Cholmondeley Castle. The Cafe is situated in the heart of the gardens and with the children’s play area and picnic area this is truly a garden for everyone young and old.

Website:

https://www.cholmondeleycastle.com

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Location details

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens,
near Clitheroe,
Cheshire,
SY14 8AH

Directions to Cholmondeley Castle Gardens
Signed from A41 Chester-Whitchurch road & A49 Whitchurch-Tarporley road.

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Fresh coffee, lunches and cakes daily with locally sourced products located in the heart of the Gardens. Partial wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens. 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 Cholmondeley Castle Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Cholmondeley Castle Gardens 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.