Walton Hall & Gardens in Warrington, Cheshire is such a fabulous place to visit. It has beautiful gardens, a children's zoo, a playground and woodland walks and its all free. The whole family can enjoy spending either a couple of hours or a full day playing, exploring, relaxing and eating. Enjoy a picnic on the grass or head to the Heritage cafe in the stables courtyard.
Top Info
💰 Free Entry
🚗 Parking between £3-£4 a day
🛝 Children's Playground
🌼 Formal Walled Gardens
👰♀ Wedding Venue
🐇 Children's Zoo open 10.30- 5pm
🐐 Alpaca Walks
🦚 Zoo Keeper Experiences
⛳ Crazy Golf & Pitch n Putt
🧗♀ High Rope Course
🥪 Picnic Areas
☕ Heritage Cafe
🍦 Ice ream Van
🎶 Lots of events on throughout the year
🌎 Walton Lea Rd, Higher Walton, Warrington WA4 6SN
Walton Gardens is one of those places which is always on my go to list when I suddenly draw a blank of where to take the girls. You dont need to pre plan a trip to Walton Gardens as its free but there is still plenty to do there. On a sunny day we normally head over for the girls to have a play on the playground, have a little wonder through the zoo, get a little walk in around the pretty gardens and then sit and enjoy a picnic on the grass and buy an ice cream. The only things i have to spend money on is parking and the ice creams making it a really cheap day out.
Children's Zoo
The zoo includes animals such as goats, donkeys, pigs, rabbits and its fabulous peacocks, who casually walk along the paths with you displaying their feathers. Meet the three alpacas - Jim, Mally and Topaz. They even do events where you can walk with an alpaca.
There are some colourful birds in the averies and if you are lucky you may spot a red squirrels. The zoo is open daily, including bank holidays, from 10.30am to 5pm.
Walk an alpaca and join Mally, Jim and Topaz, our three amigos on these ever popular alpaca walks. Take in our beautiful Cheshire estate, while enjoying the company of our beautiful alpaca.
Walk an Alpaca
Walk an alpaca with Mally, Jim and Topaz, on their ever popular alpaca walks. Take in the beautiful Cheshire estate, while enjoying the company of the beautiful alpaca. It starts off with a brief talk about alpaca’s. The rangers will then demonstrate how to catch the alpaca and then you’ll take them on a walk around the park with opportunities for photographs!
Children's Playground
Next to the zoo is the children's playground, featuring all kinds of equipment. There is plenty to play on for toddlers all the way up to 12 years old. There is a large climbing frame with spiral tunnel slide, musical instruments, seesaws and it was great to see a wheelchair accessible roundabout.
Gardens and Woodland
These are some really pretty gardens, especially in the height of summer. Walton Hall is a wedding venue to the gardens are used as a backdrop for wedding photos so are of course always kept very tidy and full of colour.
The formal gardens have been in existence since Lady Daresbury first created them for her award-winning blooms. And not much has changed, thanks to the hard work of our grounds staff. Whenever you visit, they’re still an utter delight, changing dramatically with every season.
Lady Daresbury helped shape the formal gardens at Walton Hall Estate between 1900 and 1930, with chrysanthemums being a particular favourite. However, her real pride and joy were her extraordinary collection of rhododendrons. They were so spectacular that many considered them to be one of the finest in the north of England. Even today, they are a beautiful sight for the eyes.
Rhododendrons grow very slowly so when you find big examples like at Walton Gardens you know they have been there for years and years.
If you want to add extra adventures to your day at a cost there's adventure golf, pitch 'n' putt and bowls. It's also home to Jungle Parc which a high ropes course with wobbly bridges, rocket zips, Tarzan swings and more.
Adventure Golf & Pitch n Putt
The Adventure Golf course takes place on a purpose-built course and is suitable for all ages. It is 18 holes of fun and hand to eye coordination.
The playing surface is on artificial grass with each hole having an easy and a more challenging route to the cup, enabling the kids to compete with mum and dad! On your way round be sure to look out for the themed wooden sculptures.
The nine-hole par 3 Pitch’ n’ Putt course is ideal for those who are new to golf. Including those wanting to improve their short game or anyone who fancies more of a challenge than adventure golf. Set in picturesque parkland the Pitch ‘n’ ‘Putt’ course has been a feature for over 40 years. All equipment is provided. Clubs are available for ages seven and upwards, left and right-handed.
Adventure Golf prices (May 24)
Adult – £6
Junior – £5
Senior – £5
Family (2 + 2) – £20
Group (10+) – £5
Pitch ‘n’ Putt prices (May 24)
Adult – £8
Junior – £7
Senior – £7
Family (2 + 2) – £28
Group (10+) – £7 (includes £2 deposit)
Bowling Green
Play on this fantastic green with Walton Hall as your stunning backdrop.
Jungle Parc High Ropes
We have done the course at Jungle Parc last year. It is a great one for younger children as there is a low level course for them to get used to the harness and clip but still loads of fun with a rocket ship zip line. Suitable for children from 3+ (minimum height 1.05m), adults are allowed on the course to climb with younger children making this a truly family experience.
To read my full review of Jungle Parc click here https://www.daysoutandmealsout.com/post/jungle-parc-at-walton-gardens
Food & Drink
There's lots places to enjoyed a picnic on a bench or bring along a picnic blanket for the open grass. Or you can grab some food from the Heritage Cafe in the stables courtyard, or an ice cream from the vans inside the park.
Parking
The postcode is WA4 6SN and parking costs £3 Monday to Friday, or £4 on weekends and bank holidays.
Extra Events
Walton Gardens are hosts to lots of different events throughout the year. Including the Cheshire Foodie Festival. The brand new family friendly festival Gloworm coming this June. "Could it be Real" Tribute Festival, Artisan Food & Gift fairs, Outdoor theatre shows in the summer months and their Luminate Christmas Light Trail
Visit May 2024
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