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The Arley Estate
Arley
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
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. The Hall is an
impressive example of a Victorian country house built in the Elizabethan
style.
Arley
Hall is one of the most interesting and attractive stately homes in the
North West. The elaborate ceilings & oak panelling, impressive
fireplaces, intricate stained glass and beautiful contents are not the
only features which make Arley Hall so special. Visitors are enthralled
by entering a piece of living history, which 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
present Hall stands on the same site as the first house built by the
family in 1469, and is situated at the very heart of the Estate
overlooking the famous Gardens and beautifully landscaped Park. Lord
Ashbrook, the great great grandson of Rowland Egerton-Warburton, who
built the present Arley Hall, grew up in the Hall as a child and spent
some time as a young man living there.
The Gardens
Amongst
the finest in Britain and Europe the gardens have been created over the
last 250 years by successive generations of the same family and thus
offer an unusual blend of long history and traditional design with
inspired modern ideas and additions. The result is a garden rich in
atmosphere, interest and vitality – a wonderful example of the idea that
the best gardens are living, changing works of art.
The
garden's best know feature is its Herbaceaus Border which was probably
the first border of its kind planted in England, this along with the
unique Quercus Ilex Columns, Pleached Lime Avenue of trees and the
furlong walk make this this simply the most amazing and interesting
garden.
Within
its eight acres of formal gardens, which can take you several hours to
meander around, there are many different areas, each with its own
distinctive character, on the NE side of the house, beyond the Chapel is
The Grove, a well established arboretum and a Woodland Walk of about 6
or 7 acre. The Grove has a pathway approx 1/3rd of a mile long and it
will take you approx 30 minutes to walk around depending on your pace
and interest in the planting, while the Woodland Walk is approx 1/5th of
a mile long and will take you approx 15 minutes to walk, once again
depending on your pace.
At Arley you will see a huge range of
different plants of all kinds, making it a treasure trove both for the
keen plantsman and for the less specialised visitor. Both The Grove and
Woodland walk are not suitable for wheelchair access during wet periods,
however The Gardens have good disabled access, no matter what the
weather, please be aware though that the pathways throughout the Gardens
are all either grass and gravel .
These magnificent gardens are
maintained by a fantastic team of gardeners led by Head Gardener Gordon
Baillee. We are extremely lucky to have a number of excellent volunteer
gardeners; however the award winning team consists of: Dave Groom, Doug
Rustage, James Youd and Mark Ormerod-Jordan.
We were particularly
proud that Arley was selected as one of the Gardens of Distinction for
Cheshire's Year of the Gardens scheme in 2008. This was an exciting new
initative intended to celebrate the heritage of gardens and the green
environment in the county of Cheshire.
Plant Nursery
For
those visitors spellbound by the Gardens, Arley Hall Nursery gives you
the opportunity to take some of the magic of Arley home with you.
Viscount Ashbrook’s sister, Jane Foster, owns and manages the Nursery
which works very closely with the Gardens, propagating many of its
plants from those growing in the Gardens. The Nursery’s particular
speciality is in herbaceous perennials and pelargoniums and a very wide
selection of both is available here, almost all grown entirely on site.
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Arley Hall for your Wedding and Civil Partnership
Arley
is a place of enormous character, charm and interest. Guests arriving
at the Estate will be struck by the warm and intimate atmosphere and the
feeling that Arley is a much-cherished family home. Set amidst
breath-taking surroundings; Arley Hall is an impressive example of a
Victorian Country House built in the Elizabethan style and is one of the
most interesting and attractive stately homes in the country. The
lavish ceilings, elaborate carvings, plasterwork and stain glass windows
create a wonderful feeling of grandeur and add to this perfect setting
for any wedding celebration.
RW
Bespoke Events Ltd are the preferred caterer at Arley Hall and Gardens,
and are able to offer a truly individual service. Their reputation is
built on inspired and inventive cuisine, they can assist you at every
stage from innovative menu ideas to dramatic styling and all the expert
guidance you need.
We recommend that you visit their website
www.rwbespoke.com where you will find menu ideas, wine suggestions and
direct email to their senior management team or alternatively contact
them on 0161 273 3469.
Your Conference at Arley
Arley
Hall, with its award winning gardens, spacious historic hall and
surrounding 2,000 acres is a popular venue for all styles of corporate
events and day or evening parties. The unique atmosphere of Arley can be
yours for your special event:
The Hall
Arley
Hall has a number of spacious, naturally-lit staterooms, each given its
own character by the elaborate plasterwork, panelling and furniture.
The
Hall can be hired exclusively, on a room by room basis or we also offer
Day Delegate Rates. From the Emperor's Room, once home to Napoleon III,
through the magnificent oak-panelled Library to the Gallery with stain
glass windows and impressive fireplace, the Hall can fulfil your
requirements and expectations from boardroom meetings or diners for 10
to 160 people.
The Gallery (100)
The Gallery, with its
beautiful oak panelled walls, ornately plastered ceiling and magnificent
fireplace, offers an impressive setting for corporate dinners and
presentations for up to 100 seated delegates or guests.
The Front Hall (60)
The
Front Hall, which is currently used as the formal dining room, can
accommodate up to 60 delegates and enjoys stunning views over the
parkland and gardens. For smaller parties, the antique dining table
seats up to 24.
The Drawing Room (80)
Reception drinks
are usually served in the Drawing Room where the imposing portraits of
the Egerton-Warburton family surround delegates and this room also
offers a perfect ambiance for musical evenings, concerts or recitals for
up to 80.
The Library (20)
The oak chimney breast and bookcases give real intimacy to smaller meetings and board meetings for up to 20 delegates.
The Tudor Barn
The
historic Tudor Barn is ideal for evening parties to celebrate a special
occasion or have a works party. Caters for up to 130 people.
The Estate Grounds
Other
venues on the Estate include the Coach House, the historic Cruck Barn
and the 2,000 acres of park and woodland. We also have seven miles of
private roads and tracks making Arley a venue of choice for:
Car launches
Open air concerts
Clay pigeon shooting
Team building excercises
Olympia
After
opening it's doors in January 2009 these beautiful Victorian Barns
situated only 100 yards from the Main Hall have been converted into one
of the North West’s leading and most popular wedding and corporate
business venues. Olympia is fully air conditioned, has vast on site
parking and boasts a state of the art contemporary look second to non.
With all the necessary modern accessories on offer, twinned with the
original Victorian features – Olympia simply oozes style and sheer
class. It can cater for any form of function, whether it be a conference
for 100, the wedding of your dreams or a Christmas party for you and
your work colleagues.
For booking conditions, questions, fees and
availability, please ring Shelagh Bebington 01565 777353 ex 28, or
email Shelagh.Bebington@arleyhallandgardens.com
Day with the Head Gardener
A
rare opportunity to spend a exclusive, one-to-one day behind the scenes
at one of the UKs most prestigeous and historic gardens with Arley’s
Head Gardener and his team. Join in with a variety of seasonal tasks,
such as propagating, pruning, dead heading, staking and cultivating.
Gordon is a graduate in horticulture from Strathclyde University and has
worked on several estates over the last 20 years from Lord Shawcross’s
Estate near Eastbourne, Lord Sackville at Knole Park and Sting’s
secluded estate ‘somewhere’ in Wiltshire!
This is a rare
opportunity to work on the historic herbaceous border at Arley and to
experiment with the many unusual varieties of vegetables and bedding
plants grown for the gardens at Arley. See Arley’s own nursery where it
produces many of the plants in the gardens and enjoy this special chance
to work with the knowlegeable and enthusiastic team of gardeners at
Arley.
To book ring 01565 777353 ext 31 or email helen.robinson@arleyhallandgardens.com
Education
Arley
also welcomes school visits, at primary school level, to spend a day at
Arley learning about The Hall and how people used to live, The Gardens
and how the garden grows and develops through the seasons and finallyby
planting seeds to take home to watch grow. We also invite schools to be
involved in major events at Arley, such as the Garden Festival and
Christmas as well as working with schools on longerterm growing project
in the kitchen garden. For booking information on any of the above
schools activities please ring Helen Robinson 01565 777353 Ext 31.
Events At Arley
Our
main events are Spring and Autumn Plant Fairs, Annual Garden Festival
in June, Outdoor Concerts,Walled Garden Theatre, Chilli Festival,
Mushroom Walks and a Christmas Floral Extravaganza. - please see our website for latest details and dates
December 2012
Christmas
Floral Extravaganza 1 - 7 December see the Hall decorated in fresh
flowers, enjoy candlelight and carols evenings and floral demonstrations
as well as a craft fair on 1 & 2 December and christmas trees
decorated by 10 local schools.
Filming At Arley
Arley Hall and its surrounding grounds are a popular film location having played host to many period and contemporary dramas.
From
the exclusive location for the series, Cluedo and Soames' house in the
Forsythe Saga to being a backdrop for The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
and hosting a number of Coronation Street weddings, Arley has proved to
be a top class venue for film and television companies. In addition,
Arley is a popular venue for commercial filming and photography,
including advertisements and product launches.
Arley Address
Arley Hall & Gardens
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 6NA
Arley Contact Numbers
Estate Office Telephone: 01565 777353
Tudor Barn Restaurant: 01565 777667
Plant Nursery: 01565 777479
Arley email
enquiries@arleyhallandgardens.com
Arley Directions
Arley is signposted from Junction 9/10 on the M56 and Junction 19/20 on the M6. Follow the brown tourist signs.
Arley Hall and Gardens - Details of Opening Times and to buy Tickets to visit online - CLICK HERE
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