A lot seems to have been done to improve this NT site since I last visited many years ago. Beautifully designed walled garden with mainly white flowers, surrounded by wood-like parkland with winding paths and interesting plants. It's not exciting but beautiful and relaxing. Two interesting modern works of sculpture. Helpful staff at the small centre, there are also second-hand books to buy or read in the bench nook in the walled garden. Parking appears to be free, entry to the park and garden £9 at full price currently.
Although not the largest national trust site, around 10 acres, this was still an enjoyable experience. The wall garden and surrounding areas are very picturesque, and this would be a nice place to have a picnic. There is a small playground for children located near the walled garden. In all, it took around 40 minutes to walk around the grounds. The staff are very friendly and informative. There is no cafe, but the main kiosk does sell hot beverages and snacks. There is sufficient carparking(which is free), and national trust members can enter free of charge. However, for non-members, the £9 entry fee,given its size, is a bit steep. The entry fee for children is £4.50.
You will find a sense of Peace and calm here, you can buy refreshments in the welcome building , there's a walled garden, ponds with bridges crossing , wooded areas to walk, toilets behind the walled garden, great day for small children to explore & let loose in the walled garden area, rope swing & a children's slide in the woods. If you feel like walking further away from hare Hill, there's a Permissive Path to Alderley Edge, which is a 2 mile walk away. The driveway entrance is a single path road which is very narrow and full of potholes, so take it steady, parking is free
This is a very pleasant garden and wooded area close to Alderley Edge. It isn't massive but there are a few trails to walk through the trees and a nice walled garden area.
They had little backpacks with binoculars and birdwatching cards for the kids when we visited last. There are also basic ice creams and coffee on sale in the small hut at the car park.
If you want to extend your walk, you can go across the fields towards the National Trust car park at Alderley Edge.
A beautiful place. The walled garden is magical. WOW. I was so pleased I was there when it opened. Early so I could capture the magnificent Wisteria. The grounds and forests just as beautiful. A lovely place to walk amongst nature.
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Visited 02/04/2023, as per the guidebook that comes with your National Trust membership the sat nav takes you to an incorrect location, travel a little further down the road and then you will see the sign for the car park.
There are a couple cattle grids to navigate and lots of pot holes so drive carefully and where holes have been filled the stones used are heaped and not levelled so you can hear it scraping the bottom of the car.
Once at the car park you can then visit the admission hut and if National Trust members simply scan your members cards and proceed. The super friendly staff (John especially) advised of a Easter trail for £3 which we took part for our granddaughter. Also got given bunny ears which the granddaughter wore. As first visit to site Iohn too the time to explain the site and its history - very informative and highly appreciated.
We visited site two, however the path to 3 was quite muddy so we headed to the water area and the bridges and then site 5 which was the bird viewing hut, again the granddaughter loved this. On the way back we headed to the Walled Garden and after closing the gate we came through behind us granddaughter was free to run around. Loved the seating area where the pergola area is and nice touch having some books for people to read whilst there.
Just the right amount of time to spend with young ones and nice grounds to walk with all different ages and abilities, would recommend a visit
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One of the smaller national parks however just as amazing and beautiful. The park is located in Macclesfield and privides plenty of parking and wonderful cows as views over the fields.
As we park up there is a little shop where we pay/show national trust passes for entry. The little shop sell hot and cold drinks as well as ice cream from snugburys too!
Hare Hill is a lovely walk to beautiful gardens and the best play area for children. Where the swing is hung by a tall tree and a strong log as a seat. They have made little houses/huts from wood for the children to play in. Better than the usual parks as it is all natural - the simple things in life are just the best! Gorgeous flowers are bloomed with a large garden free for children to run around in. The park and toilets are clean and benches and picnic tables are located everywhere to eat and relax on. A MUST VISIT!
Lovely place to visit and if you go when the wisteria is in bloom it's a real treat. Just be aware it's not somewhere you'd spend a lot of time at, unless you take a picnic and have it in the walled garden.
Gorgeous gardens and a fantastic trail for the kids. Staff were really friendly as well
Very nice walled garden but the park needs something else to add to the experience. Perhaps a cafe although it was nice to get a coffee & ice cream at the reception hut before leaving a small one page map showing facilities toilets etc would be good. Friendly staff & eager to help. Won't be rushing back but will visit again sometime remembering the narrow roads & farm traffic.
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