Open Garden Day at Combermere

On Wednesday June 29th, Combermere Abbey will open its gates to host a Charity Open Garden Day, raising funds for the Crewe & Nantwich branch of one of the UK's number one research charities, Cancer Research UK, and invite the public to explore more than 10 acres of Victorian Gardens on this magnificent privately-owned estate.

The gardens at Combermere have been lovingly restored over the past 23 years bringing them back to the standards enjoyed during the first part of the C20th.

Visitors can now enjoy exploring around 10 acres of the estate's grounds, including 6 acres of beautiful Victorian Walled Gardens, The Glasshouse and the fruit tree maze, The Pleasure Garden and The Garden Wood, which leads down to the lake, with enchanting views over the water and countryside beyond.

The fruit tree maze, the only one of its kind in the world, is an espaliered labyrinth of redcurrants, gooseberries and over 25 varieties of apple and pear trees. The Pop-up Café in The Pavilion in the middle walled garden will provide a convivial place to gather and enjoy light refreshments, including home-made cakes, whilst drinking in the views over the garden.

The Crewe & Nantwich branch of Cancer Research UK will be supported by this fund raising event. This regional branch works to support this life-saving national charity, which seeks knowledge on the causes, prevention and treatment of all types of cancer.

Monies raised from the Open Garden event will be donated to specifically fund research taking place at Cancer Research UK's Manchester Institute, where the charity spends around £20 million each year on research work.

The Abbey's team of gardeners will be on hand to answer any garden queries and share their tips and anecdotes at these delightfully informal events. A history and map of the gardens, including plants list will be available.

There will be a Plant & Produce Stall too, with lovely home-grown plants, home-made fresh fruit juices and preserves, as well as books about the history of the Estate. There are a limited number of the renowned Wellington oak saplings available at each event and last year they sold very successfully as part of a charity auction. On their chosen days, each charity will have the opportunity to showcase their projects.

Tickets are priced at £5 each and under-16s, £2. Gates will open at 1pm and the events will close at 5pm (last entry is at 4pm). Kindly note dogs and picnics are not permitted at these events.

Parking is free of charge.


Combermere Abbey is privately owned and still a family home. It is also an exclusive wedding and events venue, and has a collection of award-winning self catering accommodation including ten holiday cottages and the recently restored North Wing will offer a new bridal suite called The Salamanca Suite, also available as a luxurious boutique B&B for visitors to the area.

Combermere Abbey is located between Nantwich, in Cheshire and Whitchurch, in Shropshire on the A530.

For further information, please contact Heather in the estate office 01948 662880.

www.combermereabbey.co.uk
estate@combermereabbey.co.uk
Combermere Abbey, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4 AJ

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