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Explore the gardens at Quarry Bank
Discover some of the best views of Quarry Bank. Paths that twist and turn through the valley, passing caves, cliffs and garden bridges. Stroll along the river, step inside the glasshouses, or see what's growing in the walled garden.
Garden produce donation table
At this time of year keep a look at for the flowers, fruit and vegetable available to take home for a donation. Thank you for your support.
Autumn highlights in the garden
The gardens are beginning the transformation from summer blooms to rich autumn colour. Leaves are starting to fall and the squirrels are busy filling their stores.
Autumn’s a great time to wrap up warm and explore everything nature has to offer. The trees turn red, gold and orange, colourful fungi grows in the most curious of places and you can spot animals such as squirrels and birds getting ready for the winter. Here's jsut some of what to look for on your next visit.
- For vibrant pops of autumn colour look for the young Judas tree next to Quarry Bank House, the Nyssa sylvatica and Acer near Fernybrow. On the tennis lawn you will see the bronze orange leaves of the Amalanchier and glossy leaves of the Persian ironwood as it's leaves transform from purple to brilliant red with deep crimson flowers.
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The apple trees in the Apprentice House Orchard and Walled Garden will be laden with fruit and laden with fruit and ripe for picking. For a donation you can take a bushel of apples home with you, ideal for an apple crumble.
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In the walled garden you will find Daliah's, hesperantha, Cyclamen coums and the vivid red stems of Cornus otherwise known as Dogwood.
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Alongside the river walk in the lower gardens the Parterre with lilac and purple shades of Oenothera, Verbena and Achillea.
Areas of the garden to explore
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