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.
Gardens
High Season (2nd March – 31st October 2026)
Open daily from 10am until 5pm. Last entry at 4.30pm.
Low Season (1st November 2025 – 1st March 2026)
Open daily from 10am until 4pm. Last entry at 3.30pm. Closed Christmas Day.
Arley Hall
The Hall opens on several days each month throughout the year. For exact dates, please check the What's On page.
High Season Hours: 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm)
Low Season: Open several days each month. Hall entry is an upgrade to garden entry.
Please note that exterior access to the front of the Hall may occasionally be closed for filming or weddings.
August 2026 Special Opening: Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th and Monday 10th August. Entry from 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4.00pm).
Children's PlayZone & Picnic Area
Open daily as part of garden entry.
High Season (2nd March – 31st October 2026): 10am–5pm
Low Season (1st November 2025 – 1st March 2026): 10am–4pm
Closed Christmas Day. Suitable for children up to age 10.
Special Events
Arley Garden Festival 2026: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026, 10am – 5pm.
Arley Plant Nursery
Open to visitors as part of the estate. For specific opening times, please contact the estate directly.
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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