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Hare Hill
A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a delightful walled garden at its heart.
Over Alderley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4PY
Important notice
Hare Hill and the gate to the permissive path from Hare Hill are now closed for winter conservation. We shall re-open on Weds 12th Feb 2025. Thank you for your support.
Opening times for 30 January 2025
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Ticket type With Gift Aid Without Gift Aid Adult (18+) £9.90 £9.00 Child (5-17) under 5s free £5.00 £4.50 Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) £24.80 £22.50 e.g. 1 adult, 2 children £14.90 £13.50 Become a member and discover more than 500 places
Assistance dogs only
Only assistance dogs are permitted in the walled and wooded garden.
Kiosk
Visit the welcome building on arrival. Here you can also purchase takeaway tea, coffee, ice-cream and pre-loved books.
Bookshop
Pre-loved bookshop available
Toilet
Car park
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet. Step-free route around garden with level paths. Manual wheelchair and powered mobility Tramper vehicle available to borrow.
Accessible route and/or map
Available on arrival from the welcome building
Level access/terrain
Accessible toilet
Powered mobility vehicle available
Available to borrow on arrival from the welcome building
Designated parking
Seating available
Induction loop
Steps/uneven terrain
There are some steps within the garden but a level access route is available
Level access to shop
Wheelchairs available
Available to borrow on arrival from the welcome building
By road
between Alderley Edge and Macclesfield (B5087)
Parking: not suitable for coaches
Sat Nav: Postcode is SK10 4PY, please note this takes you 109 yards west of the car park. The Hare Hill entrance has a brown sign and a National Trust welcome sign to mark it.
By train
Alderley Edge and Prestbury, both 2½ miles
Cycling
Planning your visit
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Know before you go: Assistance dogs only in the gardens
Hare Hill welcomes assistance dogs only throughout the gardens. Access to other dogs is limited due to the historic nature of the gardens. Dogs on leads are welcome on the permissive path to Alderley Edge. The gate from Hare Hill is open Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am - 5pm during our open season.
Highlights
Garden
A tranquil wooded garden, surrounded by historic parkland, with a walled garden at its heart.
Historic parkland
Historic parkland, which can be walked via a permissive path. The land is now home to our tenant farmer's livestock.
Play area
Natural play area with swing and den building.
Things to see and do
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Things to see and do in the garden at Hare Hill
Hare Hill is now closed until 12 February. When it reopens you can enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Walled Garden, or take a seat to listen to birdsong in the Wooded Garden. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, little legs will find Hare Hill an ideal place to let their imaginations go wild and a safe spot to roam.
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Family-friendly things to do at Hare Hill
Discover the secret gardens at Hare Hill, where little legs can roam safely; the perfect spot for a family day out.
Places to stay
Lyme East Lodge
On the Lyme estate and deer park, this Edwardian cottage looks out over lush green countryside.
Lyme West Lodge
Tucked away on the glorious Lyme Park estate, Lyme West Lodge is a picture-book pretty Edwardian cottage set in leafy woodland.
Upcoming events
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Nature Packs
Be a nature detective for the day and let your imagination run wild when you borrow one of our Nature Packs from the Welcome Building.
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Easter adventures at Hare Hill
Join us at Hare Hill this spring and have an Easter adventure in nature. Our Easter trail runs Wed-Sun and Easter Monday, from Saturday 5th April - Monday 21st April, 10:30am - 4:30pm and booking is not required.
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Wild Senses
Take a wander on the wild side with this self-led spotter activity through the gardens at Hare Hill.
About Hare Hill
Enjoy Charles Brocklehurst's informal garden as it comes alive in spring; snowdrops, narcissi and cyclamen lead the way, and are soon followed by the vibrant colour of rhododendrons, magnolias, and azaleas. The walled garden has been restored in line with Brocklehurst's vision, and now the white perennial borders sing out in summer. On warm days, bring a picnic to enjoy eating outside in the fresh air. Families can explore and play in the natural play area. Autumn provides a great opportunity for invigorating walks around the garden as the trees change colour.
History
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The story of Hare Hill
Find out the fascinating stories behind the members of the families who owned Hare Hill, from its early days in the 18th century to the National Trust taking over in 1977
Our work
Project
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The Wooded Garden project at Hare Hill
Discover how the Wooded Garden at Hare Hill is being restored to improve the health of the plants and wildlife, and better reflect the vision of former owner and designer.
Project
Project
River Bollin Riverlands Project at Hare Hill
Keep up with the latest updates from the River Bollin Project as we work to improve the health of the river along the catchment at Hare Hill.
Support us
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Volunteering at Hare Hill
Discover how volunteering at Hare Hill can help you learn new skills and meet new people.