Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

Productive community walled garden with wildlife ponds.

from 588 Google reviews

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden - geograph.org.uk - 1728569 by Howard Rolph. CC BY-SA 2.0

About the garden

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden has survived two world wars and the threat of a housing development, but luckily for us, a group of locals stepped in to save it.

Thanks to the Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden Conservation Group, the woodlands, ponds and ornamental pleasure gardens now offer a foliage-framed glimpse into what life was like on this country estate back when it was first created in 1830.

Grappenhall is really two gardens in one: one created to supply the kitchen and one designed for scenic strolling. For a glance of the Good Life, follow your belly to the kitchen garden where organically grown butternut squash, potatoes, apples and plums sit ripening at any one time. Or get your camera ready and head beyond the manicured Yew Hedge, where curving pathways and open lawns are fringed by herbaceous borders in hues of pinks, yellows and electric greens.

The two gardens also share the site with eight enviably spacious Victorian glasshouses, a number of outbuildings, and three wildlife ponds. A family-run café keeps visitors fed and watered.

Opening times

1PM - 4PM Tuesday - Friday 10AM - 4PM Saturday - Sunday

Useful details

Garden area

4 Acres

Dog walking

Yes - Dogs on leads.

Cafe or restaurant

Food and drink facilities include a cafe/restaurant.

Family

undefined Yes - Children of all ages, but under supervision because of ponds.

Bicycle storage

Yes - Yes - you can lock up your bike at Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden.

Wheelchair access

Mostly accessible (many paths flat and paved).

Shops

None

Wheelchair hire

Wheelchairs are available for hire. Fold up wheelchair available for free use, on request.

WA4 3DS

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Find the garden

Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

WA4 3DS

Sat Nav Postcode

WA4 3DS

Public Transport

Use the CAT no.

8 bus (Hatton) Nearest bus stop is at top of Lumb Brook Road.

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Google reviews

4.5
from 588 Google reviews

Mark Stephan

8 months ago

Lovely gardens with two large ponds. Dog friendly ( on leads ) Not a large garden but ideal for a stroll, watch the pond wildlife. There is an excellent cafe, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are woodland pathways adjacent to the gardens, we will revisit.

Catherine Smith

4 months ago

Lovely restored walled kitchen and pleasure garden with ponds. Free entry, parking limited on the roadside but we found a space easily enough even though it was relatively busy. Lovely cafe in the greenhouse, indoor/outside seating. Toilets only when the cafe is open so check times. Dogs allowed in the garden on a lead but not in the cafe. Cafe is lovely , moderately priced e.g. £2 for a mug of tea. You can really see the hard work that has gone into the testoration. Well worth a visit to this pretty garden.

Aaron Healey

9 months ago

This walled garden is a little hidden gem. A quiet tranquil place to relax. Cafe on site but we did not use. I could sit and watch the fish for hours.

Sarah Lea

7 months ago

Lovely gardens and cafe. Smaller than I expected but if you've got couple of hours to kill perfect.

Karen Burkey

a year ago

Stunning little gem of a place. Loved the carp ponds and the different types of trees. The cafe is fantastic... couldn't fault it. Great afternoon outing

Contact the garden

01925 213638

ghwalledgarden.org.uk/

facebook.com/gtpc2018

enquiries@ghwalledgarden.org.uk

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