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Derian House Children's Hospice

The Chorley-based children’s hospice provides respite and end-of-life care to more than 400 children and young people from across the North West and South Cumbria. The gardens at the hospice help to create an atmosphere of relaxation, tranquillity and joy. Distinct areas inc the seaside garden, the sensory garden, the memorial garden and the Smile Park adventure playground.

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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

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.
The Smile Park is an inclusive adventure playground, allowing children using wheelchairs to play alongside their siblings and make precious memories. This area plays host to activities all year round, including the annual sports day event.

The Memorial Garden offers a quiet space for reflection. At the centre of this traditional garden is a water feature surrounded by flower beds which burst into bloom in the spring with perennials including rhododendrons and phlox alongside forget-me-notes and roses.

The Seaside Garden is a natural space festooned with ornamental grass and features a large wooden ship, HMS Danni, which provides many hours of fun for the children.

The children’s bedrooms open out into a courtyard which houses the Sensory Garden which is full of the sights, sounds and textures of nature.

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 an impressive greenhouse and also two outdoor counselling pods.

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 offer’s a plant sale raising money for the hospice, homemade cakes to enjoy and activities for families to take part in together.

Website:

https://www.derianhouse.co.uk

Derian House Children's Hospice features

Location details

Derian House Children's Hospice,
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 0.4 m. Parking around the building & on the road. SatNav directions not always accurate.

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 Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of Derian House Children's Hospice.
Admission Adult: £3.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:30

Accessibility

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

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Derian House Children's Hospice. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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.