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Arley Hall and Gardens Description

The present hall and chapel were built by Rowland Egerton-Warburton between 1832 and 1845 in the Victorian-Jacobean style. Each of the main rooms in the hall has an individual character and charm. There is fine plaster work and panelling, a magnificent library and historic family furniture, pictures and porcelain. Arley is now the home of Viscount and Viscountess Ashbrook.

The Hall provides a special location for corporate or private functions and has been used for several period and contemporary television dramas.

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 - 2012

Garden, Chapel, Grounds, Gift Shop & Tudor Barn Restaurant

  • 31st March - 30th September: Daily, 11 am - 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm)
  • October: Weekends only. 11 am - 5 pm (last entry 4.30 pm)

The Hall

  • 1st April - 30th September: Sunday and Bank Holidays, 11 am - 5 pm (last entry 4 pm)
  • Pre-booked groups - daily

The Nursery

  • 31st March - 30th September: Monday - Friday, 10 am - 5.30 pm and Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays, 11 am - 5.30 pm

Admission Prices - 2012

Hall and Garden

  • Adult - £10.00
  • Child (under 5 years) - Free
  • Child (under 16 years) - £4.00
  • Seniors - £9.00
  • Family (2+2) - £25.00

Gardens Only

  • Adult - £7.00
  • Child (under 5 years) - Free
  • Child (under 16 years) - £2.50
  • Seniors - £6.50
  • Family (2+2) - £16.50

Discovery Tickets - Joint tickets for entry to the Gardens, Grove, Chapel and Stockley Farm

  • Adult - £13.00
  • Child (under 16 years) - £9.00
  • Seniors - £11.00
  • Family - £40.00

Season Ticket - unlimited access to all

  • Individual Adult - £33.00
  • Joint Adult - £55.00
  • Child (under 16 years) - £15.00
  • Family (2+2) - £85.00

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

Further information including opening times and prices

Events for Arley Hall and Gardens

  • 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.

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.

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Additional Info for Arley Hall and Gardens

  • YesParks
  • YesGardens
  • YesGroups
  • YesPlaygrounds
  • YesDogs allowed
  • YesWeddings
  • YesDisabled Access
  • YesEducation
  • YesRefreshments
  • YesPicnics
  • YesGuides
  • YesMeals Available
  • YesHaunted
  • YesConferences
  • YesFilming
  • YesGifts
  • YesNursery
  • YesLive Entertainment
  • YesShop
  • YesCar Parking

Heritage Groups

  • YesEnglish Heritage
  • YesHistoric Houses Association

Credit Cards Accepted

  • YesMastercard
  • YesVisa
  • YesSwitch

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