National Trust Hare Hill

National Trust Hare Hill Hare Hill is a tranquil and special woodland garden, with a delightful walled garden at its heart.

Hare Hill reveals itself first through the wide expanse of historic parkland, with views across the Cheshire sandstone escarpment towards urban Manchester. As you explore further, you enter an atmospheric woodland of twists and turns, offering hidden surprises: a wooden hare, a vibrant rhododendron, the call of a hidden bird, the stillness of a pond where you can rest, and dream...
Finally, you a

rrive at the heart of this delightful place: the gates open up into the world of Colonel Brocklehurst's white walled garden, offering a friendly and relaxing oasis of tranquility. A place for reflection, discovery and play; a place to return to time and again.

👉The historic bridges over the ponds at Hare Hill, have become a tad wobbly, so are closed for the time being until rest...
05/06/2026

👉The historic bridges over the ponds at Hare Hill, have become a tad wobbly, so are closed for the time being until restoration repairs can take place.

🔨The bridges were built possibly in the early 1900s, when the Brocklehurst family owned the gardens, and later restored in the late 1970s by the National Trust. Over 50 years later, wear and tear has taken its toll and they require some much needed TLC.

👀Watch this space for updates and work progress when the restoration repairs begin.

🌿Every single visit, pre-loved book bought, ice cream scoffed and memory made at Hare Hill, directly helps to support restoration work like this - thank you 🙏

🎶'Nobody does it better...'🎶⚒️Helping to build habitats for nature, improving access to the gardens and parklands for th...
03/06/2026

🎶'Nobody does it better...'🎶

⚒️Helping to build habitats for nature, improving access to the gardens and parklands for thousands of visitors each year and helping to keep our places open, safe and beautiful for nature and for people.... we're of course talking about our vital volunteers!

🎉On we want to take a massive moment to thank all our incredible volunteers at Hare Hill. As a Conservation Charity, our volunteers are integral cogs that help the organisation to keep going - thank you, thank you a million times thank you. 👏

💜Wisteria hysteria - wander the Walled Garden and soak up the panoramic view of purple...👉If visiting the gardens and pa...
22/05/2026

💜Wisteria hysteria - wander the Walled Garden and soak up the panoramic view of purple...

👉If visiting the gardens and parklands at Hare Hill this here are just a few tips to help keep these places beautiful and thriving for nature and for people:

❌No BBQs or fires - pack a picnic & take all the litter home with you
✅Leave no trace of your visit, just footprints
🐮Be respectful of farmland, it's someone's work your walking through

🌿Wishing everyone a lovely and nature filled

📸 by Dunc

🐝Wisteria Hysteria in full swing in Hare Hill gardens but not today, step aside wistful wisteria, today the bees are tak...
20/05/2026

🐝Wisteria Hysteria in full swing in Hare Hill gardens but not today, step aside wistful wisteria, today the bees are taking centre stage. is a chance for everyone to show their appreciation for these precious pollinators; and it just so happens that the self-led trail in the gardens, is completely inspired by all things bees.

🐝Fact drop: over 75% of the world's crops (that yummy stuff on your plate) are pollinated by bees. Busy little bees all over the world are slurping nectar from flowers, the pollen gets stuck to their hairy bodies and is moved on to another flower - helping the plant to make seeds.

🐝Discover more about these wondrous wildlife workers over in the gardens, and see what the buzz is all about.

📌Self-led trail starts Sat 23 May 10.30am - look out for the handy hint boards. Normal admission charges apply - head to the Welcome Building first to get your visit started.

🌿'It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the ...
08/05/2026

🌿'It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement; the greatest source of visual beauty; the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.'

💚Thank you for your words of wisdom and wonder over the years; helping to inspire millions to reconnect to nature and encouraging people to take action to protect this precious planet we call home.

🎉Happy 100 birthday Sir David Attenborough and many happy returns.

🌸The blousy, blush colours in Hare Hill gardens, perfectly captured in a collage by visitor 🌺Packing a punch of pink an...
06/05/2026

🌸The blousy, blush colours in Hare Hill gardens, perfectly captured in a collage by visitor

🌺Packing a punch of pink and purple round every corner, the rhododendrons are really having their moment in the sun.

🪏Many of the joyous rhododendrons you see today, were added by expert plantsman and garden designer, James Russell, during the mid 1900s. James worked closely with the last of the Brocklehurst family, Charles, to create the historical gardens that we see today.

🌿With your support, we can continue to make their visions and hopes for the garden a reality, giving nature and people a pocket of peace away from the hustle and bustle.

What’s the buzz all about? Join us at Hare Hill this May half term and explore our Buzzy Bee spotter trail.Discover more...
24/04/2026

What’s the buzz all about? Join us at Hare Hill this May half term and explore our Buzzy Bee spotter trail.

Discover more about these busy bugs that buzz about the place and how important their daily work is to us humans. No need to book just look out for the handy hint boards to help guide your adventure. Pack a picnic, bring the hive and delve into the world of bees and uncover more about these precious pollinators.

Plan your visit here: https://bit.ly/4ubanTi or search Hare Hill, National Trust

📸 by Dunc

💃Plants you want to party with...🌺Sense of style, bold prints and stand out in a crowd, catch a glimpse of these head-tu...
17/04/2026

💃Plants you want to party with...

🌺Sense of style, bold prints and stand out in a crowd, catch a glimpse of these head-turners in Hare Hill gardens, before they call it a day.

😎Step aside catwalks and fashion magazines, nature please take a bow when it comes to leading the way with timeless style and design.

📸by Dunc - tulips, crown imperial (fritillaria imperialis), snake's-head fritillary and rhododendrons.

🧚‍♀️Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild...
09/04/2026

🧚‍♀️Love, laughter, and a little bit of lunacy — enter a world where fairies meddle, lovers quarrel, and magic runs wild!

🎭This summer, join Folksy Theatre in the Walled Garden at Hare Hill, for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

🎟️Sunday 16 August 7pm - 9.30pm. Book your tickets now and enjoy the performance against the backdrop of this secret garden. Book direct with

📞Call 01698 854409
💻https://folksytheatre.co.uk/midsummer/

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