Astbury Mere County Park Tours and Activities

Winter sunshine on Astbury Mere
Winter sunshine on Astbury Mere

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This amazing Victorian garden was created by James Bateman for his collection of plants from around the world. A visit takes you on a global journey from Italy to the pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China and a re-creation of a Himalayan glen. The garden features collections of rhododendrons, summer bedding displays, a stunning Dahlia Walk in late summer and the oldest surviving golden larch in Britain, brought from China in the 1850s. The Geological Gallery shows how Bateman's interests went beyond botany. Opened in 1862 the unique hallway is a Victorian attempt to reconcile geology and theology. There are narrow gravel paths and over 400 steps throughout the garden.

Biddulph Grange Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Biddulph Grange Garden, a lovely green space in Biddulph. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Biddulph Grange Garden
A regular place for my family and our 1 year old Labrador. Every time we go we find something new worth capturing. A peaceful and beautiful nature reserve.

Brereton Heath Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Brereton Heath Country Park, a lovely green space in Brereton.

Brereton Heath Country Park
Lakeside at Blue hour

Rudyard Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rudyard Lake during your travels in Horton. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Rudyard Lake
The Jodrell Bank Observatory (originally the Jodrell Bank Experimental Station, then the Nuffield Radio Astronomy Laboratories from 1966 to 1999; /ˈdʒɒdrəl/) is a British observatory that hosts a number of radio telescopes, and is part of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester. The observatory was established in 1945 by Sir Bernard Lovell, a radio astronomer at the University of Manchester who wanted to investigate cosmic rays after his work on radar during the Second World War. It has since played an important role in the research of meteors, quasars, pulsars, masers and gravitational lenses, and was heavily involved with the tracking of space probes at the start of the Space Age. The managing director of the observatory is Professor Simon Garrington. The main telescope at the observatory is the Lovell Telescope, which is the third largest steerable radio telescope in the world. There are three other active telescopes located at the observatory; the Mark II, as well as 42 ft (13 m) and 7 m diameter radio telescopes. Jodrell Bank Observatory is also the base of the Multi-Element Radio Linked Interferometer Network (MERLIN), a National Facility run by the University of Manchester on behalf of the Science and Technology Facilities Council. The site of the observatory, which includes the Jodrell Bank Visitor Centre and an arboretum, is located in the civil parish of Lower Withington

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre in Goostrey. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Such a beautiful venue 😍

Capesthorne Hall

Learn about the local history of Siddington with a stop at Capesthorne Hall. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Capesthorne Hall
Ford Green Hall showing heritage elements, a house and a garden

Ford Green Hall

Piece together fascinating facets of agricultural life in the 1600s, as you explore period furnishings of the timber and stone rooms that make up this farmhouse.

Ford Green Hall

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The Alexandra Court Hotel

The Alexandra Court Hotel

3.5 out of 5
7 Newcastle Road Congleton England
The Alexandra Court Hotel
Whitethorn Bed and Breakfast

Whitethorn Bed and Breakfast

4 out of 5
Whitethorn Farm Congleton England
Whitethorn Bed and Breakfast
Cloud View Cottage

Cloud View Cottage

Congleton England
Cloud View Cottage
2 bedroom accommodation in Newbold Astbury, Congleton

2 bedroom accommodation in Newbold Astbury, Congleton

Newbold Astbury, Congleton
2 bedroom accommodation in Newbold Astbury, Congleton
THE PIGGERY CHESHIRE. The perfect place to get away from it all

THE PIGGERY CHESHIRE. The perfect place to get away from it all

Smallwood Cheshire
THE PIGGERY CHESHIRE. The perfect place to get away from it all
The Plough Inn

The Plough Inn

4 out of 5
Macclesfield Road Congleton England
The Plough Inn
Ladera Luxury Lodge 3

Ladera Luxury Lodge 3

Eaton, Congleton
Ladera Luxury Lodge 3
2 bedroom accommodation in Eaton, Congleton

2 bedroom accommodation in Eaton, Congleton

Eaton, Congleton
2 bedroom accommodation in Eaton, Congleton
The Woodlands Retreat

The Woodlands Retreat

Eaton, Congleton
The Woodlands Retreat
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