Rode Hall & Gardens
The home of the Wilbraham family since 1669, an early eighteenth-century country house set in a Repton landscape.
Scholar Green, By, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 3QP
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Shop
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Rode Hall is a beautiful early eighteenth century country house with a fine collection of porcelain and extensive gardens set in a Repton landscape.
Home to the Wilbraham family since 1669, the extensive grounds boast a woodland garden, formal garden designed by Nesfield in 1860, a stunning two acre walled kitchen garden, which provides produce for the farmers’ market and tearooms and a new Italian garden.
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Opening Times and Admission Information for Rode Hall
Rode Hall is open to visitors during the following periods and times:
Regular Opening Times
- 1 April to 30 September: Open on Wednesdays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
During this period, the following admission options are available:
- House and Gardens: Adults £15, Children (5-15 years) £5, Under 5s free.
- Gardens Only: Adults £8, Children (5-15 years) £3, Under 5s free.
Guided tours of the house are available at 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM. Tickets can be booked online or upon arrival at the Courtyard Kitchen.
Historic Houses members and RHS members receive free entry to the gardens only (not the house) during regular opening times, except during special events such as the Specialist Plant Fair.
Special Events
- Snowdrop Walk 2026: From 1 February to 1 March, open Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Admission is £7.50 for adults, £3 for children (5-15 years), and free for under 5s. Family tickets are available for £20 (up to 2 adults and 3 children). RHS and Historic Houses cards are not valid during this event.
- Snowdrop Farmers' Market: Held on 7 February from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
- Wreath Making Workshop: Scheduled for Tuesday, 2 December, from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
- Christmas Market: Held on 6 December from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM.
Additional Information
- Well-behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.
- Wheelchair access is available, but some paths may be challenging due to steep or bark-covered terrain. Assistance and recommended routes are available upon request.
For more details, visitors can contact Rode Hall directly at 01270 873237.
Free entry to historic houses members except during snowdrop and bluebell walks.
Adult House & Garden £8
Concession House & Garden £7
Garden Only £5
Children £2
Under 5’s free
Group tours are welcome, please contact on 01270 873237 or [email protected]
We offer free access to the gardens for school children, particularly primary school age.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Scholar Green, By, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 3QP
Rode Hall is situated between the A34 and A50 south of Congleton and is close to Little Moreton Hall – follow brown signs in village of Scholar Green or in Rode Heath on A50.
The nearest train stations are in Alsager and Kidsgrove which are a short taxi ride away.
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