See Combermere Gardens and help St Luke's

There is a rare opportunity to stroll around the beautiful grounds and gardens of Combermere Abbey and at the same time support St Luke's Hospice.

The gardens will be open from 1pm to 5pm on Wednesday September 24th and the entrance fee will be £5 (parking is free).

Visitors will enjoy the rare opportunity to explore approximately 10 acres of the grounds, with the beautiful Victorian Walled Gardens of the C12th Combermere Abbey, and access to The Pleasure Garden and The Garden Wood, leading down to the lake and its spectacular views. The Abbey's team of gardeners will be on hand to answer any garden queries and share their tips and anecdotes at this delightful and informal event. A history and map of the gardens including plants list will be available.

The magnificently restored Glasshouse, designed by Messenger in 1907, sits within the Abbey's fruit tree maze. Unique in the world, it is an espaliered labyrinth of redcurrants, gooseberries and over 25 varieties of apple and pear trees and will provide a wonderful place to enjoy the light refreshments on offer, whilst taking in the sights and sounds of the gardens.

Visitors will be able to purchase the autumn harvest fruit from the Maze and 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 Estate.

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