Arley Hall and Gardens Summary

• Address: Arley, Northwich, CW9 6NA (Map)
• Tel: +44 (0)1565 777353
• Fax: +44 (0)1565 777465
• Owner: Viscount & Viscountess Ashbrook
• Administrator: Garry Barrington - Fortune
• E-mail: Click here to contact
• Website: Go to the Arley Hall and Gardens website

The Arley estate consists of over 2,000 acres of parkland, farmland and woodland with several farms, cottages and estate buildings. The delightful Arley Green, with its listed buildings and village green, is a secret gem tucked away on the estate and only accessible by footpath.

Weddings and Corporate Functions
Historic splendour and magical gardens are not only reasons Arley Hall is one of the finest venues in Cheshire for civil marriage ceremonies and wedding receptions. The main attraction is that the Hall is exclusively yours for your special day. On a fine day, guests can enjoy a champagne reception in the gardens and the bride and groom can be photographed against the backdrop of the herbaceous border, Ilex avenue and walled garden. Alternatively, the four principal rooms in the house offer a series of charming backdrops and each contribute to the ambience of the reception.

Arley Hall, its gardens and surrounding to 2,000 acres is also a popular venue for all styles of corporate events from major product launches and conferences to outdoor team building and clay pigeon shooting.

The Hall is offered either as exclusive use of the four principal rooms, which all have their own individual character and charm or on an individual room basis for small corporate meetings and functions. Fully inclusive day delegate rates are available from £55.00 per person.

Arley Gardens
Recently voted one of the top 50 gardens in Europe, the gardens feature the oldest and finest double herbaceous borders in the country. They were praised by Gertrude Jekyll and Roy Lancaster describes them as "one of the most exciting and unpredictable gardens I know".

Created by the same family over successive generations Arley is a plantsman's paradise. Many unique features include the giant columns of Quercus Ilex, the Pleached Lime Avenue and yew topiary. With two Walled Gardens, one dedicated to ornamental shrubs and the other retaining some of the vegetable garden, scented, herb and Shrub Rose gardens, and a delightful Victorian Rootree Arley offers you a peaceful oasis in a busy world.

Chris Beardshaw, award winning garden designer and TV presenter, commented on Arley: 'Rarely is it possible to encounter a garden that combines extraordinary heritage, exemplary good taste and inspiring horticultural - all these three ingredients come together at Arley Hall'.

For further information on visiting, events or holding functions, do have a look at their Website.

Opening Times - 2011

Garden, Chapel, Grounds & Plant Nusery
2nd April - 31st October: Tuesday - Sunday & Bank Holidays, November: Weekends only. 11 am - 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm).

The Hall
2nd April - 31st October: Tuesday, Sunday and Bank Holidays, 12 - 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm). October: Sundays only. 12 - 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm).

Admission Prices - 2011

Gardens
Adult - £6
Child (5-16 years) - £2
Seniors - £5.50
Family - £14
Season Ticket - £30
Joint adult - £50
Family Season Ticket (2+2) - £70

Hall
Adult - £2.50
Child (5 - 15 years) - £1
Seniors - £2
Family - £7
Groups (15+)

Gardens
Adult - £5
Seniors - £4.50

Hall
Adult - £1.50
Seniors - £1.25

Hall and Garden
Adult - £8
Child (under 5 years) - Free
Child (under 16 years) - £3
Seniors - £7.50
Family (2+2) - £21

Discovery Tickets - Joint tickets for entry to the Gardens, Grove, Chapel and Stockley Farm
Adult - £12
Child - £8
Seniors - £10
Family - £38

Season Ticket - unlimited access to all
Adult - £38
Family - £125

More information on the garden can be found on The Gardens Guide.

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Your Reviews of Arley Hall and Gardens

Celia Jammeh (07 April 2007)

Have kids and need to hunt Tiggers in The Grove and find freebie Easter eggs? This is the place for locals (green use of 4WDs, surely?). Lots more to come this year but even better if you really, really like good gardens, are into plants and no small under foot clutter.

Susan Parry (06 May 2005)

I visited Arley Hall with my three children a few years ago and we thoroughly enjoyed the day out. We did get to see the famous herbaceous border we had heard about but unfortunately we had arrived a few weeks too early to really capture it in all it splendour. My partner and I are making another trip in the next few months to visit this wonderful and magnificent home once again. Whilst we were also there we did bump into one of the residents whilst they were in the grounds and they were very welcoming and very informative with a lovely manner, an absolute joy to meet. I would recommend this wonderful home to all it is a great pride of Great Britain.

Events for Arley Hall and Gardens

• Willow Weaving Course - 13 March 2012
  10 am - 3.30 pm: Come and learn how to weave chickens and cockerels to take home. The Tudor Barn Restaurant will be closed so please bring a packed lunch with you. Please contact for further details or to book a place.
• Young Musician Final Competition - 25 March 2012
  A competition for under 19 year olds for both Instrumental and Vocal in two divisions: Lower - grade 4 to 6 and Upper - Grade 7 and above.
• Spring Plant Fair - 01 April 2012
  10 am - 4 pm:Specialist nurseries with unusual plants, shrubs and trees, spring flowering bulbs to sell. There will also be trough planting demonstrations by the Arley Gardeners in the Stable yard. Entrance: Adult - £1.50 (redeemable against optional entry to The Hall & Gardens), Child - free. Dogs welcome on a lead.
• Willow Weaving Course - 17 April 2012
  10 am - 3.30 pm: Come and learn how to weave an obelisk to take home. The Tudor Barn Restaurant will be open or you can bring a packed lunch if you prefer. Please contact for further details or to book a place.
• Spring Walks - 28 April 2012 to 29 April 2012
  11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm: Approximate duration - 1 hour 45 minutes. Walk alongside carpets of bluebells in the magnificent Big Wood (not normally open to the public) plus many other wild flowers to be seen. Listen to birdsong, walk by the lake, see many water birds. Suitable footwear and waterproof clothing required. Unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Prices: Adult - £2.50, Child (5-16) - £1.00, Child (under 5) - Free (Spring Walk ticket redeemable against entry to The Gardens).

• Spring Walks - 06 May 2012 to 07 May 2012
  11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm: Approximate duration - 1 hour 45 minutes. Walk alongside carpets of bluebells in the magnificent Big Wood (not normally open to the public) plus many other wild flowers to be seen. Listen to birdsong, walk by the lake, see many water birds. Suitable footwear and waterproof clothing required. Unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Prices: Adult - £2.50, Child (5-16) - £1.00, Child (under 5) - Free (Spring Walk ticket redeemable against entry to The Gardens).
• Plant Heritage - Plant Fair - 13 May 2012
  10 am - 4 pm: Plant Heritage - the world’s leading garden plant conservation charity bringing together botanists, horticulturalists and conservationists and the dedication of keen amateur and professional gardeners. Admission - £2.00 (redeemable against entry to the Hall & Gardens)
• Willow Weaving Course - 15 May 2012
  10 am - 3.30 pm: Come and learn how to weave an obelisk, plant support, to take home. The Tudor Barn Restaurant will be open or you can bring a packed lunch if you prefer. Please contact for further details or to book a place.
• National Gardens Scheme at The Old Parsonage - 26 May 2012 to 27 May 2012
  2 - 5.30 pm: Lord and Lady Ashbrook open their own personal 2 acre garden in a secluded part of the Arley Estate, there are ancient hedges, herbaceous and mixed borders plus shrub roses. There are some interesting plants and unusual trees and a woodland garden and unfenced pond with gunnera and water plants. Wheelchair access over mown grass. All the money raised goes to the NGS, which then goes to nursing, caring and gardening charities. Admission - £4.00.
• Arley Wedding Fair - 10 June 2012
  11 am - 3 pm: The Hall will be set up for a wedding and Arley specialists will be there to give advice on everything required for your wedding day, including flowers, photographers, wedding cars, live music and even chocolate fountains!

• Willow Weaving Course - 12 June 2012
  10 am - 3.30 pm: Come and learn how to weave a deer to take home. The Tudor Barn Restaurant will be open or you can bring a packed lunch if you prefer. Please contact for further details or to book a place.
• Arley Garden Festival - 23 June 2012 to 24 June 2012
  Comprising a floral marquee, plant nurseries and horticultural accessories and also this year, a countryside marquee which will include dry stone walling, stick making, coppice fencing and the badger group. There will be a food fair, art exhibition and photography competition open to all ages.

Additional Info for Arley Hall and Gardens

• Parks
• Gardens
• Groups
• Playgrounds
• Dogs allowed
• Weddings
• Disabled Access
• Education
• Refreshments
• Picnics
• Guides
• Meals Available
• Haunted
• Conferences
• Filming
• Gifts
• Nursery
• Live Entertainment
• Shop
• Car Parking

Heritage Groups

• English Heritage
• Historic Houses Association

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