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Thorncar

⅓ acre plantwoman's suburban garden planted since 2011 within the framework of part of an older garden to provide year-round interest. Each month has its plants of interest. The plants grown have to survive in poor sandy soil with no watering even during hot spells. An area in shade has been given a makeover and planted up with trilliums and other shade lovers.

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About Thorncar

This newish garden is planted for all seasons. The year starts with snowdrops, aconites and dwarf daffodils under the peonies. April into May is dominated by the self sown perfoliate alexanders and a red rhododendron. The peonies are for June while July sees the day lilies and August the hydrangeas. Hardy fuchsias lead into September. The wild area behind the rose arch has ground cover of pulmonarias with ferns to provide interest and self seeded white aconitums. The Cornus capitata is a glory in late May/early June and in late September is decorated with bright red spherical fruit. In late July and early August the Eucryphia nymansensis Nymansay is smothered in single white blooms and alive with bees. Come autumn the Chilean bromeliad is in flower with its electric blue flowers surrounded by a bright red bracts.

Thorncar features

  • Autumn Colours
  • Daffodils
  • Groups Welcome
  • Plants for sale
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Thorncar,
Warrington,
Cheshire,
WA4 5JN

Directions to Thorncar
From M56 J10 take A49 towards Warrington for 1½m. At 2nd set of T-lights turn L into Quarry Ln, as the road swings R it becomes Windmill Ln. Thorncar is 4th house on R.

Thorncar 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: £4.50
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 31 March to October for groups of between 5 and 15.

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

Admission Adult: £4.50
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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 Thorncar at this time.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at Thorncar are accessible to wheelchair users.

Thorncar is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.