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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

This 28 acre arboretum has been established since the1960s and contains around 2,500 trees and shrubs, some very rare. National Collections of Quercus, Pinus and Fraxinus. A large selection of oak, a private collection of hebes plus autumn flowering, fruiting and colourful trees and shrubs. Waymarked walks.

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The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

About The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

This arboretum has a large collection of trees and shrubs some of which are very rare. There are more than 60 oak trees, glades, and avenues of birches, balsam poplars, red-twigged limes and the Great Avenue of trees. The radio telescope at Jodrell Bank is visible from the north west corner of the arboretum near the end of the native tree avenue and their are views over the valley of the River Dane.

Refreshments at the Swettenham Arms during licensed hours or by arrangement.

Website:

https://www.lovellquintaarboretum.co.uk

The Lovell Quinta Arboretum features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Plant Heritage National Plant Collection
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Lovell Quinta Arboretum,
Swettenham,
Cheshire,
CW12 2LF

Directions to The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
Turn off A54 N 2m W of Congleton or turn E off A535 at Twemlow Green, NE of Holmes Chapel. Follow signs to Swettenham. Park at Swettenham Arms. What3words app - twins.sheds.keepers.

The Lovell Quinta Arboretum 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.

Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • With care wheelchairs can access much of the arboretum on the mown paths.
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FAQs

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

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Lovell Quinta Arboretum. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Lovell Quinta Arboretum. 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 The Lovell Quinta Arboretum are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Lovell Quinta Arboretum 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.