Despite all odds we made it for an amazing day out with the fantastic people who joined. The Manchester weather even came to our aid to provide, wonderful views down over the city of Manchester, the ‘Cage’ towering over the surrounding countryside and the spectacular Italianate facade of the Hall itself.

Today we even got free access to the gardens.

Join us for our next visit again in late spring when the gardens are ablaze with colour.

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