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BRIEF HISTORY
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.

HORTICULTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
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.

OTHER THINGS TO SEE & DO
Stockley Working Farm - ideal for children is part of the Arley Estate.

LOCAL AREA
Blakemere Craft Centre is a short drive away as is the historic town of Knutsford.

PLACES TO STAY
Hield House B&B 01606 891239
The Park Royal Hotel 01926 730706

HOW TO FIND US
Arley is signposted from Junction 9/10 on the M56 and Junction 19/20 on the M6. Follow the brown tourist signs.

OPENING TIMES
Gardens, Chapel, Gift Shop & Tudor Barn Restaurant

Open Tuesday - Sunday & Bank Holidays
April 2nd - October 30th 2011
11am - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
Closed Mondays

The Hall

Open Tuesday & Sunday & Bank Holidays
April 2nd - October 30th 2011
12noon - 5pm (last entry 4.30pm)

The Nursery

Open Tuesday - Friday
10am - 5.30pm
Open Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays
11am - 5.30pm
April 2nd - September 30th 2011
Closed Mondays

ENTRY
Gardens & Hall

Adults £10.00
Children u16 (u5 free) £4.00
Senior citizen £9.00
Family (2+2) £25.00

Gardens Only

Adults £7.00
Children u16 (u5 free) £2.50
Senior citizen £6.50
Family (2+2) £16.50

FOOD & DRINK
The Tudor Barn Restaurant offers hot and cold food, we also have a picnic area.
 
POSTCODE FOR CAR SAT NAVs
CW9 6NA

FRIENDS/VOLUNTEERS
Join our garden volunteers or The Friends of Arley by ringing 01565 777353

WEBSITE / TEL No.
www.arleyhallandgardens.com
Tel: 01565 777353