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Derian House Children's Hospice

Derian House cares for more than 400 seriously ill babies, children, young people and their families from across the North West. The gardens at the hospice offer tranquil outdoor spaces for children and their families to spend precious time together.

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Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice
Derian House Children’s Hospice

About Derian House Children's Hospice

Derian House Children’s Hospice has been helping seriously ill children and their families since 1993, offering a home from home to children with life-limiting illnesses. Open Gardens is the perfect opportunity to show off the hard work of its staff and volunteers, who work tirelessly all year round to keep the hospice grounds looking beautiful.

The care provided at Derian House is free for families, but services cost £6 million to run every year. With only 30% of funding coming from the government, the charity relies heavily on its supporters.

At the Open Garden events, Derian House offers a plant sale raising money for the hospice, homemade cakes to enjoy and activities for families to take part in together. As well as the opportunity to explore:

Sunshine Park: an inclusive adventure playground, allowing children using wheelchairs to play alongside their siblings and make precious memories.

The Reflection Garden: A peaceful space for quiet reflection featuring colourful plants and flowers, shaded sitting areas and a beautiful water feature. Around the reflection pool are placed pebbles bearing the names of children who have passed.

The Seaside Garden: Ahoy me hearties! Play pirates in the Seaside Garden and ride the (imaginary) waves on the HMS Danni. A favourite in summer months used by children attending play group.

The Sensory Garden: Enjoy the colourful sights and smells in the sensory garden, or relax by the peaceful water feature. The sensory garden sits in a central courtyard and can be accessed from children’s bedrooms so families can visit whenever they like for a sensory experience or just quiet contemplation.

Victorian Greenhouse: Located in the main garden, the greenhouse is a hub of activity for children and young people to learn about gardening and even grow their on vegetables which are then used by the hospice chef.

The gardens at Derian House are much-loved not only by the families using the hospice, but also by staff and volunteers who use them during break times, as alternative meeting rooms on sunny days, or just somewhere to find a moment of peace during emotionally difficult days.

Recent additions to the gardens at Derian House include two outdoor counselling pods and a dedicated space for Forest School activities and learning.

Website:

https://www.derianhouse.co.uk

Derian House Children's Hospice features

Location details

Derian House Children's Hospice,
Chancery Road,
Chorley,
Lancashire,
PR7 1DH

Directions to Derian House Children's Hospice
From B5252 pass Chorley Hospital on L, at r'about 1st exit to Chancery Lane. Hospice on L after 0.4m. What3words app: bridge.gossiping.exotic.

Derian House Children's Hospice 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 Tea, coffee & cake. Refreshments & plants in aid of Derian House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £3.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Gardens and refreshments area are wheelchair friendly, accessible parking and WC facilities also available.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Derian House Children's Hospice at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Derian House Children's Hospice. 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Derian House Children's Hospice, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Derian House Children's Hospice are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Derian House Children's Hospice 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.