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.
The National Trust’s Longshaw Estate holds some of the most beautiful parts of the Peak District. Our walk up the secluded Padley Gorge, with the river tumbling into rocky pools,
The valley of the river Bollin east of Wilmslow offers one of the most delightful and peaceful walks in the area. A highlight and new experience for many overseas visitors
We could not have hoped for a better day to visit Lyme Park with the Hall and gardens looking magnificent in the early autumn sunshine. Unknown when planning this was