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Come and enjoy a day of family fun at the picturesque and historic Walton Hall and Gardens. The Hall is also available for exclusive use for weddings.
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Walton Hall, the former home of Lord and Lady Daresbury is an Elizabethan style mansion, set amidst tranquil parkland. The grounds offer a breath taking photographic setting at any time of year with rhododendrons providing a blaze of colour during spring and summer and later as the trees take on autumnal shades, golden leaves carpet the manicured lawns during autumn and early winter. The Hall is i

deal for weddings, birthdays, christenings, family celebrations, funerals, seminars, conferences, presentations, and business meetings. Carefully restored and refurbished, the interior boasts antique furniture, Victorian paintings, oak panelled hall, grand staircase, a magnificent fireplace, and high gilded ceilings provide a warm and inviting atmosphere, much as it did for the guests of the Daresbury's over a century ago. At Walton Hall we have four function rooms arranged over two floors for either daytime or evening events. We also have three outdoor options for wedding ceremonies during the summer months - the bandstand, the pergola and, new for Spring 2022, the woodland hideaway! Our lovingly restored glasshouses stand proudly in the gardens, providing a home for exotic plants, an atrium for community events and activities, and an educational hub for our partners, Myerscough College and the Walton Lea Partnership. The park has a children's play area, children's zoo, pitch and putt, adventure golf, bowling, high ropes course, and a coffee shop (some attractions are seasonal). The formal gardens offer a variety of plants and shrubs as well as local wildlife - rabbits, squirrels, buzzards, and if you are lucky, even a weasel or badger! There is also an ornamental pond with carp (and the odd terrapin!), and beautiful walks through the woodland for you to enjoy.

16/11/2024

If you're looking for a kids activity with a difference this weekend, how about a visit to our high ropes course? 🌳

Brought to you by Jungle Parc at Walton Hall Gardens, this adventurer course has over 60 different activities with six different levels of difficulty and is suitable for children from ages 3 and over.

There’s no age limit either – so no excuses parents so make sure you join the kids for a family experience like no other!

For more information on prices and how to book, head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/outdoor-activities/

15/11/2024

Our animal adoption scheme is a great way to support our popular Children's Zoo and all of the animals that live there. 🦚🐷

Every adoption lasts for a full year, with the option to renew every year to unlock exclusive merchandise and rewards the longer you choose to adopt! 🎁

Packs include a cuddly toy, fact packs, postcards and so much more!

To find out more information and to buy yours today, simply head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/animal-adoption.

14/11/2024

In case you missed it, sign-ups are now open for Daresbury Festival 2025! 🪩🦚

Our boutique festival of house, disco and happiness will return on Saturday 21 June and you can sign up today to be the first to access tickets!

The team have promised that this will be the best line-up to date, and with both festival's selling out ahead of time, trust us when we say you don't want to miss out! 🎶

Sign up today at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/daresbury-festival

13/11/2024

Join us this Christmas as we launch our brand new, Christmas Jumper Alpaca Walks! 🎅🎄

Don your festive finery and join us for a walk around our stunning estate with our three amigos Jim, Mally and Topaz! And to fully ensure you're feeling the festive spirit, you'll make a pit stop at the Heritage Cafe at Walton Hall Gardens for a hot chocolate and a mince pie, before making your way back to the Children's Zoo. ☕

Tickets are £35 and are extremely limited, so why not kick start Christmas week with something a little different this year?

Head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/christmas-alpaca-walk to secure your spot today!

12/11/2024

Our huge congratulations go to Matthew Greenwood, one of our brilliant students at Myerscough College & University Centre. 🥳

Last week, Matt was awarded The Peter Cookson-Dean Award, for his outstanding commitment, personal growth and support of other students while learning here at Walton Hall and Gardens.

Matt received his award from Peter Cookson-Dean himself, our beloved Zoo Ranger of over 40 years, alongside Matt’s favourite animal at the Children’s Zoo, Big Red the Cockerel. 🐓

Congratulations once again Matt! 👏 🏆

10/11/2024

If you're looking for something to keep the kids busy this weekend, our accessible children's playground is always a favourite!

For more information on our outdoor activities, including our playground, check out waltonhallgardens.co.uk/outdoor-activities

09/11/2024

It's officially hot chocolate season! 🥳

Despite the winter weather making a comeback, the team over at the Heritage Cafe at Walton Hall Gardens are here to save the day with an array of delicious hot drinks, including their incredible hot chocolates! ☕

Treat yourself an pop in for a cosy hot drink and cake on your next visit to Walton! ❄🍰

07/11/2024

Warrington Disability Partnership's Santa's grotto will once again be taking over the Old Riding School later this month as we countdown to Christmas! 🎅🎄🎁

The grotto will launch on Saturday 30 November, and will be open on selected dates throughout December. If you want to treat the little ones to a trip to see Santa, tickets are £10 per child which includes a heap of fun activities as well as meeting the big guy himself.

Spaces are limited, so grab your tickets now before it's too late at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/santas-grotto

06/11/2024

Love our Children's Zoo and in particular, our gorgeous alpaca Jim, Mally and Topaz?

Then why not book on to walk with them around our estate? We still have plenty of availability to walk our boys this winter, so what are you waiting for? 🦙

For your chance to walk the Walton estate with a difference, head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/walk-an-alpaca

05/11/2024

Join us this week for a round of golf at Walton Hall Golf Club and make the most of our gorgeous views across the course. ⛳

Prices start from just £13 so head to waltonhallgolfcourse.co.uk and book your tee time today!

04/11/2024

We're thrilled to be able to finally reveal the incredible line-up for next year's Could Be Real Tribute Festival! ⚡🎶

In case you missed it, after a stunning debut earlier this summer, the ultimate tribute festival will return to Walton Hall and Gardens on Friday 20 June 2025, featuring some of the UK's best tribute's to:

🎸 ABBA
⚡ Amy Winehouse
🎸 Blur
⚡ Elton John
🎸 Kings of Leon
⚡ Oasis
🎸 Queen

Tickets are yet to go on sale, however you can sign up now to get access to early bird tickets before anyone else!

Simply head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/could-be-real.

**PLEASE NOTE: this event is for those aged 14+ only. Anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by an adult**

03/11/2024

Remember and celebrate the life of a loved one at Walton Hall.

Our friendly and experienced team are here to help you organise and prepare every detail to ensure you have a respectful and peaceful reception following your loved one’s funeral.

To find out more, visit waltonhallgardens.co.uk/funerals

02/11/2024

Don't forget, that tomorrow our artisan food and craft market, hosted by Eventive NW, returns and is back in the Old Riding School for one month only!

Join us from 10am for another selection of the brilliant small business from across Warrington and beyond, selling food, crafts, drink and so much more!

It's completely FREE to visit, just pay for your parking - and don't forget that your furry friends are welcome too! 🐶

01/11/2024

Now that Halloween's behind us, the countdown to Christmas has officially begun - and we’re thrilled to announce the return of our much-loved Christmas at the Zoo events! 🐾🎄

With three festive Sundays to choose from, there’s a perfect day for everyone:

📅 Sunday 1 December
📅 Sunday 8 December
📅 Sunday 15 December

Each ticket includes a delightful 30-minute tour of the Children’s Zoo, where you’ll get to meet our charming animal friends, followed by a cosy craft session at our Education Centre. Here, kids can decorate their own cardboard Christmas bauble to hang proudly on the zoo’s Christmas tree at the end of the visit. 🎄✨

Tickets are just £8 per child (with required adult supervision), and spaces fill up fast!

Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/christmas-at-the-zoo.

31/10/2024

👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

We hope you all have an amazing time and enjoy your night as much as Acorn and Conker, our pigs from the Children’s Zoo, enjoyed tucking into this pumpkin earlier!

29/10/2024

Explore Walton this half term! 🍁🎃

There’s something for everyone, whatever your budget. And if the weather takes a turn for the worse, our on-site Heritage Café has plenty of cosy food and drinks to keep you warm. ☕

Best of all, we’re dog-friendly, so you can bring the whole family along! 🐾

28/10/2024

Are you looking for a new location for your next corporate event?

Inside Walton Hall, our concert room is suitable for a variety of uses such as conferencing, banqueting, team-building, product launches and Christmas parties to name a few! 🎁🎅

Whatever your business event, let us cater for it!

For more information and to receive a copy of our new corporate brochure, visit waltonhallgardens.co.uk//corporate-events.

27/10/2024

Explore the history of Walton this half term! 🍁🔎

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Walton Hall and Gardens with our Children’s Activity Pack. 📝

This brilliant guidebook celebrates the lives and livelihoods of Walton’s famous occupants, Lord and Lady Daresbury, as it takes you through every area of our beautiful grounds through the decades.

Our packs are £3.50 and can be purchased at the Heritage café or the Games Hut – alternatively, you can download yours for FREE ahead of your next visit.

Download yours now at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/childrens-activity-pack.

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Walton Lea Road
Warrington
WA46SN

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

Telephone

+441925262908

Website

http://www.waltonhallgardens.co.uk/

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👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 We hope you all have an amazing time and enjoy your night as much as Acorn and Conker, our pigs from the Children’s Zoo, enjoyed tucking into this pumpkin earlier!

POV: When you have to get the round in at this weekend’s Oktoberfest! 🍻🥨 If you want to be part of the fun, you better act fast! The last few tickets now remain, grab yours today at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest is back!

We're now just one week away from our Oktoberfest launch for another fantastic weekend of fun! 🍻🥨 Enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest experience complete with steins, cuisine and our very own live oompah band as well as other entertainment! Don't miss out on your chance to join us as we kick off the celebrations from Friday 4 October. 🎟 Grab your tickets now at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/oktoberfest. 🎟

Frontier Sapiens Film Festival - 2024 trailer

We're now just 4 weeks away from the debut of the incredible Frontier Sapiens Film Festival in Warrington! 🎉⚡️ Join us on Wednesday 21 August for this incredible, one of a kind, outdoor cinema event! Grab your chance to watch five ground-breaking, new films on a big screen, including huge new ski descents on the iconic Baffin Island, the rehabilitation of race horses in the mountains of Mallorca, a visionary base jump in Pakistan, and lots more. Check out the brilliant trailer and book your tickets today - head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/frontier-sapiens-film-festival.

Are you looking for the perfect place to get married? Then why not come and check out Walton Hall and Gardens, Marketing Cheshire's Wedding Venue of the Year? With six different venue locations, from an outdoor, boho relexaed day to a more formal, tradional indoor celebration, we can help you build your dream day. For more information and to check out our six different locations, head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/weddings

Julius Caesar - outdoor theatre 2024

We're now at the 2 week countdown until outdoor theatre is back! This year, we will be welcoming Oddsocks Productions, as they bring their unique brand of family-friendly, laugh out loud Shakespeare performance to Walton. Join us on Friday 7 June for this brilliant rendition of Julius Caesar and prepare to laugh your socks off as the bonkers but talented cast of five actors, plus a life-sized puppet or two, pitch up to perform Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before! Tickets are on sale now and start from just £10 - buy yours today be heading to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/julius-caesar.

Frontier Sapiens Film Festival - 2024 trailer

💥 The 2024 Frontier Sapiens Film Festival trailer is finally here! 💥 Huge new ski descents on the iconic Baffin Island, the rehabilitation of race horses in the mountains of Mallorca, a visionary base jump in Pakistan and lots more… Join us on Wednesday 21 August and watch 5 of the very best adventure, cultural and environmental films, over the course of one evening, set in the beautiful surroundings of our gardens! Tickets for this incredible, one of a kind event are on sale now! Head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/frontier-sapiens-film-festival to grab yours today!

Only 5 more days to go until the Old Time Sailors dock back at Walton for an evening of singing and dancing! If you missed this one of a kind show last year, you can check out just a snippet of what’s to be expected below 👇 So get your dancing shoes on and gather your shipmates for a night like no other! A small amount of tickets remain, so don’t miss your chance and buy yours today at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/old-time-sailors.

Old Time Sailors return to Walton!

We're now just over two week's away until the incredible Old Time Sailors return to Walton for another incredible night of singing and dancing! In case you missed them last time, or if you're unsure of what to expect on the night, take a look at the brilliant video below ⬇️ If you love dancing and singing the night away, then this is definitely a show you do not want to miss! Tickets to this one of a kind show are limited and are selling fast, and with last year's event selling out, you don't want to delay securing your spot. Head to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/old-time-sailors to book your tickets today!

Can you believe we're now just over a month away until Could Be Real Tribute Festival finally arrives at Walton?! ⚡️🥳 Join us on Friday 21 June, as we host a selection of the UK's best tribute acts for artists including: ⚡ ABBA ⚡ ARCTIC MONKEYS ⚡ FLEETWOOD MAC ⚡ OASIS ⚡ QUEEN ⚡ SAM FENDER ⚡ THE BEATLES A small amount of tickets now remain, so don't miss your chance to join us at this spectacular event and grab your tickets whilst you still can at waltonhallgardens.co.uk/could-be-real. **This event is 14+ only - anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult**

Gloworm lands at Walton Hall and Gardens this summer!

We're now just over three months to go until the first ever Gloworm Warrington! 🐛🤩 Join us on Sunday 23 June as we play host to this incredible one day family festival, Gilbert's Big Day Out, with meet and greets available with Bluey, Bingo and the main man himself Gilbert Gloworm! Make sure you're following the Gloworm Warrington page for all of the latest announcements as more acts are yet to be revealed! Tickets are on sale now, grab yours by heading to waltonhallgardens.co.uk/gloworm

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Walton Hall, the former home of Lord Daresbury is an Elizabethan style mansion, set amidst tranquil parkland.

The grounds offer a breathtaking photographic setting at any time of year with rhododendrons providing a blaze of colour during spring and summer and later as the trees take on autumnal shades, golden leaves carpet the manicured lawns during autumn and early winter.

The Hall is ideal for weddings, family celebrations, seminars, presentations and business meetings. Carefully restored and refurbished, the interior boasts antique furniture, Victorian paintings, oak panelled hall, grand staircase and high gilded ceilings producing a warm and inviting atmosphere, much as it did for the guests of Lord Daresbury over a century ago. At Walton Hall we have four function rooms arranged over two floors for either day or evening events. The Hall is also available for exclusive use for weddings.

The park has a children's play area, children's zoo, pitch and putt, adventure golf, bowling and a coffee shop (some attractions are seasonal).