Congleton Town Council

Places to Visit

Cheshire is famous for its gardens, so much so that in 2008, Cheshire celebrated by having the Year of the Gardens. Why not visit some of the many gardens around Congleton and Cheshire as well as some other great places for a day out

The Tourist Information Centre, in the Town Hall, can provide further details of all these visitor attractions, with opening times and admission prices, plus a whole host of other ideas for an enjoyable excursion. Contact the TIC on 01260 271095 or visit the websites at www.cheshirepeakdistrict.com and www.cheshiremarkettowns.co.uk. If you would like your attraction listed on this page and it related to Congleton, then please contact us and we will try and include it on a future website update.

Discover Congleton

Arley Hall and Gardens

Arley Hall and Gardens, near Northwich, won North West's small visitor attraction 2006. Visitors can explore the stately home and grounds which has been owned by the same family for over 500 years.

http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com
Tel: 01565 777353

Biddulph Grange Gardens

Only two miles from Congleton, this National Trust attraction takes you on a journey of discovery through gardens around the world. Tunnels and pathways lead to individual themed gardens.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01782 517999

Bridgemere Garden World

Bridgemere Garden World, off the A51 just south of Nantwich offers a Garden Kingdom Tour and flower demonstrations and promises that there is always something new.

http://www.bridgemere.co.uk
Tel: 01270 521100

Capesthorne Hall

Open to the public on Sundays, Mondays and all Bank Holidays from April to October. A stately home filled with interesting collections, a Georgian Chapel and 100 acres of parkland to explore.

http://www.capesthorne.com
Tel: 01625 861221

Gawsworth Hall

Gawsworth Hall, on the way to Macclesfield, is an ancient manor house wrapped in romance, intrigue and great charm. The grounds host an extensive range of performances from Abba to Shakespeare.

http://www.gawsworthhall.com
Tel: 01260 223456

Little Moreton Hall

Owned by the National Trust, the property is little changed in over 500 years and is brought to life by daily guided tours and events. Other attractions include a maze, a knot garden and orchard.

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Tel: 01260 272018

Rode Hall

Rode Hall, at Scholar Green, south of Congleton is an early 18th century country house with extensive gardens including a formal garden designed in 1860 and a walled kitchen garden from 1750.

http://www.rodehall.co.uk
Tel: 01270 873237

Stapeley Water Gardens

Located on the A51 a mile south of Nantwich, it is regarded as one of the worlds leading water garden centres. Apart from display gardens, it offers a tropical oasis of palms as well as an angling centre.

http://www.stapeleywg.com
Tel: 01270 623868

Tatton Park

Tatton Park at Knutsford is one of the North West's most impressive historic estates. Enjoy 50 acre gardens, a historic mansion, a Tudor old hall, a 1930s working farm and an adventure playground.

http://www.tattonpark.org.uk
Tel: 01625 534400