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The Wonky Garden

The flower garden is our show garden, the focus for horticultural therapy/nature based activities. It has large herbaceous borders, trees and shrubs, planting focussing on the senses and wildlife. We grow masses of edibles and cut flowers in the allotment garden, 80% is donated to support food poverty. The children’s ‘explorify’ garden nestles between the two and is used to support young families.

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The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
The Wonky Garden
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The Wonky Garden

About The Wonky Garden

We are developing a new space called ‘The Yard’, it is in the sunniest part of the garden and it will be divided into three areas. The DIY Hub will have a huge multifunctional workshop and shelter, the Growing Hub already has our huge new greenhouse, it’s big enough for our Community Growing Network to meet, learn and experiment together during a the seasons and a Relaxation Hub to sit surrounded by nature. The overall aim is to increase capacity for visiting groups to come and learn and encourage them to develop their own green spaces and we hope to complete the main infrastructure by spring 2024.

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The garden is designed and managed by a wonderful group of volunteers. We support many community groups and individuals of all ages and abilities inc schools, colleges and work experience. Our focus is on supporting physical and mental health, isolation and loneliness.

Website:

https://facebook.com/thewonkygarden

The Wonky Garden features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Bluebells
  • Children Very Welcome
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Wonky Garden,
Widnes,
Cheshire,
WA8 8DF

Directions to The Wonky Garden
From the Widnes exit of the A533 turn L (Lowerhouse La) then L at the r'about. The Community Centre is ½m up on the R. The garden is behind the Centre.

The Wonky Garden 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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of The Wonky Garden/Other Local Charities.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:30-15:30

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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of The Wonky Garden/Other Local Charities.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:30-15:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • An accessible path (1½ metres wide) extends from the car park through the herbaceous and children’s nature garden and into the allotment.
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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 Wonky Garden. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  The Wonky Garden, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Wonky Garden are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Wonky Garden 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.