Saturday 23rd August Gardens Admission Children Go Free!
2025-08-23 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8AH, United Kingdom
Children Go Free for Summer Adventures in Cholmondeley Castle Gardens!

This Summer Holiday, kids go FREE – over which we’re open on Saturday’s too!

Pick up your FREE Find & Seek booklet on arrival and head off on a nature-filled quest. Spot butterflies, identify flowers, listen for birdsong, and enjoy the great outdoors with the whole family.

Come explore, learn, and make unforgettable memories in the gardens!

String Quartet in the Temple Garden
2025-08-24 10:00 - 17:00
Enjoy an afternoon of music from the Northern String Quartet where, in the serene surroundings of the Temple Water Garden, they will take to the Island to perform.

Sit and picnic amidst the tranquil atmosphere, surrounded by the gentle lapping of the water and the lush greenery, whilst the sweet sounds of the violins, viola, and cello fill the air. The quartet‘s repertoire will include classic pieces from Bach to Mozart, as well as modern compositions and family favourites.

The Quartet will play from 11.30am – 4.30pm. Pimm’s and prosecco plus a full bar, plus delicious local food options will be available to purchase on the day.

Bank Holiday Monday 25th August - Children Go Free!
2025-08-25 10:00 - 17:00
Discover the romantic Temple and Folly Water Gardens, Glade, Arboretum, double herbaceous bordered Lavinia Walk, ornamental woodland upon Tower Hill and the new Cholmondeley Rose Garden with over 800 new plantings creating two very different connected Rose Rooms between old and new.
Aside from the formal Gardens, enjoy our circular lakeside nature trail around Deer Park Mere (suitable footwear advised for inclement weather), historic St Nicholas Chapel and Tea Rooms.

Wednesday 27 August - Gardens Admission - Children Go Free!
2025-08-27 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 28th August - Gardens Admission Children Go Free!
2025-08-28 10:00 - 17:00
hildren Go Free for Summer Adventures in Cholmondeley Castle Gardens!

This Summer Holiday, kids go FREE – over which we’re open on Saturday’s too!

Pick up your FREE Find & Seek booklet on arrival and head off on a nature-filled quest. Spot butterflies, identify flowers, listen for birdsong, and enjoy the great outdoors with the whole family.

Come explore, learn, and make unforgettable memories in the gardens!

Saturday 30th August Gardens Admission - Children Go Free!
2025-08-30 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 31st August - Gardens Admission Children Go Free!
2025-08-31 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 3rd September Gardens Admission
2025-09-03 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 4th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-04 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 7th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-07 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 10th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-10 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 11th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-11 10:00 - 17:00

TREEmendous RESCHEDULED to Sunday 28th September - OPEN AS GARDENS ONLY ON 14TH SEPTEMBER
2025-09-14 10:00 - 17:00
Due to the forecast of high winds and heavy rain from Storm Amy this Sunday 14th September, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone TREEmendous Festival for the safety of our visitors, staff, and exhibitors.
🌳 The new date is:Sunday 28th September | 10am – 5pmCholmondeley Castle Gardens
🎟️ If you have already purchased tickets, they will automatically be valid for the new date – no need to rebook.
We can’t wait to welcome you then for a day of trees, traditions, food, and family fun.
Thank you for your understanding and support – see you on the 28th!

Wednesday 17th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-17 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 18th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-18 10:00 - 17:00

Festival of 1000 Classic Cars
2025-09-21 09:00 - 17:00
Entry to the Gardens is only as part of the Classic Car event and are at event prices, free entry is not applicable to Cholmondeley Members, Members of HHA or RHS for this event. Tickets can be bought from www.classicshows.org

Wednesday 24th September - Gardens Admission
2025-09-24 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 25th September Gardens Admission
2025-09-25 10:00 - 17:00

TREEmendous Festival - Sunday 28th September
2025-09-28 10:00 - 17:00
Join us on Sunday 28th September for the return of the TREEmendous Festival at Cholmondeley Castle Gardens – a spectacular celebration of trees, traditional forestry, and the great outdoors!
Experience a fun-filled day for all ages with incredible demonstrations and activities:

Traditional horse logging in action
Tree felling & tree climbing demonstrations
Chainsaw carving and watch charcoal being made
Bark rubbing & tree measuring – get hands-on with nature
See a real logging machine at work
Explore the Champion Tree Trail and discover some of the most remarkable trees in our gardens
Den building for the whole family to enjoy
Browse our artisan food, crafts & art market, savour a delicious hog roast, sip on local ciders, and enjoy a day surrounded by nature and family fun.

Wednesday 1st October Gardens Admission
2025-10-01 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 2nd October Gardens Admission
2025-10-02 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 5th October Gardens Admission
2025-10-05 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 8th October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-08 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 9th October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-09 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 12th October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 15th October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-15 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 16th October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-16 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday 19th October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-19 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday 22nd October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-22 10:00 - 17:00

Thursday 23rd October - Gardens Admission
2025-10-23 10:00 - 17:00
