Arley Hall
Famed for its beautiful gardens, the childhood home of Michael, Viscount Ashbrook.
Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Cafe / restaurant
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Charged parking
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Facilities for children
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
Arley Hall & Gardens is a place of enormous character, charm and interest. Visitors are frequently struck by the warm and intimate atmosphere and the feeling that Arley is a much-cherished family home.
The elaborate ceilings and oak panelling, impressive fireplaces, intricate stained glass and beautiful contents are features which make Arley Hall so special. Visit and enter a piece of living history. Arley gives an intimate insight into life in the Hall and the history of a family that has cherished Arley as their home for over 550 years.
The Gardens, which are amongst the finest in Britain, are outstanding for their vitality, variety and historical interest and are particularly celebrated for the magnificent double herbaceous border.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Arley Hall & Gardens is a historic estate located in Cheshire, offering a variety of attractions and events for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and conditions for visiting the estate:
General Opening Times
- Gardens: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during high season (March 2nd to October 31st) and from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM during low season (November 1st to March 1st). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
- Hall: Open periodically each month. Specific dates are listed on the "What's On" page of the website.
Special Events
- The Great British Food Festival: Scheduled for Saturday, May 9th, and Sunday, May 10th, 2026.
- Wedding Open Day: Scheduled for Sunday, April 26th, 2026.
Admission Prices
- Garden Entry: Adults £13, Children (4-16) £6.50, Family (2 adults + 3 children) £36. Parking is £4 per vehicle, with exceptions for annual pass holders, blue badge holders, and pre-booked groups.
- Hall Entry: Additional charge of £8 for adults, £4 for children, and £22 for families when upgrading from garden entry.
Facilities
- Access to the café, gift shop, children's play area, Woodland Walk, Grove, and Chapel is included with garden entry.
- Dogs on a lead are welcome in most areas except the Children's Play Zone and the Hall.
Additional Information
- Manual and motorized wheelchairs are available for hire.
- Annual pass holders receive a 10% discount in the café, gift shop, and plant nursery.
For more details on specific attractions, events, and facilities, please refer to the respective sections of this summary.
Low Season – Jan, Feb, Nov & Dec
Adult £7
Child £4 (4-16years)
Family £20 (2A + 3C)
High Season – March – October
Adult £13
Child £6.50 (4-16years)
Family £36 (2A + 3C
Getting here
Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA
Car park entrance at ///holidays.geese.faces.
Arley is a lovely route to cycle but please note that this is a private estate and if you choose to cycle anywhere other than the footpaths and bridle paths please respect that you are on private land and as such will be asked to follow our guidelines. If you decide to take a breather and enjoy our surroundings, please use the bike racks by the shop entrance before paying for entry via the shop.
The Arley estate is open every day from 10am until 4pm, outside of these hours (unless you are on the public access paths / bridleways) you are not permitted anywhere on the estate. Please respect that this is private land and outside of visitor opening hours you are not permitted onto the estate.
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