Combermere Abbey reopens Gardens

Combermere Abbey opens restored gardens to visitors after 5-year break.

After a five-year break, Combermere Abbey will again open their historic walled gardens to the public in May and June this year. On Tuesday May 13th and Tuesday June 17th, garden enthusiasts can book on either a morning or afternoon slots – 10 am to 12 noon or 1pm to 3pm.

Resplendent in its spring cloak, visitors will enjoy the rare opportunity to explore around 10 acres of the C12th estate's gardens, including the beautiful 6 acre Victorian Walled Gardens and Glasshouse, The Pleasure Garden and The Garden Wood, leading down to the lake, with enchanting views over the water and countryside beyond.

The magnificently restored Glasshouse, designed by Messenger in 1903, sits within the Abbey's fruit tree maze. The only one of its kind in the world and designed by the late Randoll Coate, it is an espaliered labyrinth of over 25 varieties of apple and pear trees. The Pavilion in the middle-walled garden offers a wonderful place to enjoy the light refreshments, whilst taking in the sensory pleasures of the garden.

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.

Tickets are priced at £8.50 and pre-booking is required.

To book please visit here

There are light refreshments and free parking. Please note: dogs and picnics are not permitted.

Combermere Abbey is privately owned and still a family home. It is well known for its award-winning holiday cottages, luxury North Wing Bed and Breakfast and one of Cheshire's most popular wedding and events venue. It is located between Nantwich, in Cheshire and Whitchurch, in Shropshire on the A530.

For further information, please contact Rachel in the sales office: 01948 662876. Ext 1.

www.combermereabbey.co.uk

Combermere Abbey, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 4 AJ

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