Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

Extensive ornamental gardens dominated by a romantic Gothic Castle, built in 1801 of local sandstone.

Gardens include a Temple water garden, rose garden, Terrace Gardens, and Silver Gardens. There is also a lake which offers lakeside walks.  A woodland walk is well planted with rhododendrons, magnolias etc.

Other facilities include a picnic site and children's play area, rare breeds or farm animals, including Llamas and African pygmy goats, children's corner with rabbits, chickens and free flying aviary birds.

The gardens are romantic, beautiful, wild - these gardens stir up emotion in whoever visits them. The stunning landscaping creates colourful areas that change dramatically, season upon season, such as the rose garden, the laburnum grove and the temple garden with its small lake full of giant koi carp, swimming lazily among the water lilies.

Facility Highlights:

• Historic neo-gothic castle (not open to the public)
• Formal gardens
• Extensive landscaped park
• Plant nursery and farm shop
• Rare breeds farm and children’s corner
• Children’s play area
• Tea shop and picnic area
• Private chapel in the park
• Gift shop

Location: Cholmondeley Castle and Gardens, Malpas, Cheshire Grid Reference: SJ536513 Ceremonial County: Cheshire Map Link: StreetMap  Aerial photo: Google Aerial Getting there: Off A41 2 miles north of Chester City centre. Sign posted from M53 J12 and M56 J15. Access: Large car park on site. Some areas of garden not suitable for wheelchairs. Website: www.cholmondeleycastle.com Other Useful Websites: About Britain - Choldmondeley      Garden Guides     Wiki Great British Gardens    Discover Cheshire Gardens Email: penny@cholmondeleycastle.co.uk Address: Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Chomondeley, Malpas, Cheshire Postcode: SY14 8AH Telephone: 01829 720383 Opening Times: Gardens Only. 3 Apr-Sept Wed, Thu, Sun and Bank Holidays 11am-5pm Sunday October 16th, 23rd and 30th Only for autumn colours Charges: Adult £5; Child £2; Registered carers Free Nearby Locations: Other Location Pages: Cheshire Attractions       Cheshire Gardens Notes:

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