Let us know where you have seen bluebells in Cheshire

Bluebell Cottage, Dutton, Weaver Vale

A wonderful woodland bluebell spread, owned and looked after by former BBC Gardener of the Year, Sue Beesley. The garden and nursery is looking to re-open at the end of March. Tickets for visiting the gardens are £5.00 per person with 20% of all ticket proceeds going to the National Garden Scheme charity. Entry to the gardens is free for RHS members
www.bluebellcottage.co.uk.

Cheshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves

The Trust’s woodland reserves, many of which are 400-year old ancient woodlands, boast carpets of bluebells and other spring wildflowers. Owley Wood Nature Reserve near Weaversham and Gowy Meadows near Ellesmere Port just a few examples.
www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife/reserves

Rode Hall, Alsager

Every the Old Wood is taken over by a carpet of lilac haze. The estate’s delightful bluebell walk is one of the best in the county. The bluebell walk season at Rode Hall runs daily from 27 April - 7 May.
www.rodehall.co.uk

Arley Hall

The annual Bluebell Walks bring in quite a crowd. Here visitors are taken on a guided tour through the estates aptly named Big Wood where paths take you through the scenic delights of glade upon glade of these stunning wildflowers. The guided bluebell walks are taking place on the May Bank Holiday weekend, at 11am and 2pm on Saturday 30th April, Sunday 1st May and Monday 2nd May.
www.arleyhallandgardens.com

Combermere Abbey

The annual bluebell walks at Combermere Abbey will be running for the second time over a number of days as opposed to just a one off event. The walks will run from Saturday 23rd April to Saturday 21st May. They will run at 10am and 1pm every Saturday and Sunday.
Guests will need to book tickets in advance on the Combermere Abbey website, with the booking system set to be launched imminently. Parking will be available at Park View Business Centre to start the walk, and refreshments will be available at newly opened Old Piggery Café
combermereabbey.co.uk/?whats_on=bluebell-walk

Dunham Massey

As the flowers in the Winter Garden begin to fail, bluebells replace them and provide a fine foreground meadow, while behind them standing resplendent through the trees, glimpses of the Manor House complete a picture postcard view. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/dunham-massey

 

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