Introduction
Ashfield House is a mid-19th-century house in extensively wooded grounds with shrubberies. The site slopes steeply to the east. There are formal gardens to the south of the house, with a drive leading to a Queen Anne revival gatehouse on Wigan Road. There is a peripheral tree belt to the south and east.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Please note: The information on this website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Ashfield House is a family run wedding venue where couples come and take over exclusively for the day.
Owners
Ashfield House Hotel
Other Websites
- History
Period
- Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
- Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Drive
- Description: There are formal gardens to the south of the house, with a drive.
- Gatehouse
- Description: There is a Queen Anne revival gatehouse on Wigan Road.
- Tree Belt
- Description: There is a peripheral tree belt to the south and east.
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Commercial
Period
Post Medieval (1540 to 1901)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
10
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Standish with Langtree
- References
References
- University of Manchester and University of York, {A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester}, York, 1994 A Survey of Historic Parks and Gardens in Greater Manchester
Contributors
Lancashire Gardens Trust
Greater Manchester Archaeological Unit