Introduction
The house and garden originate in the 15th century, but the present gardens were created between 1855 and 1865 by Richard Watts. The original moats have been partly filled in and lawned over. Those that do remain are dry and contain shrub borders. Other features include a rose garden and a stream garden. The site originally occupied about 60 hectares but is now reduced to 11 hectares.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
441514277231Access contact details
The site is open from 11 am throughout the year except in January.
Directions
On the north bank of the river Mersey, 1 mile off the A561, immediately west of John Lennon Airport.
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drive, Swindon, SN2 2NAOther Websites
- History
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
- Features & Designations
Features
- Walk
- Lawn
- Mixed Border
- Shrub Border
- Flower Bed
- Specimen Tree
- Manor House (featured building)
- Earliest Date:
- Latest Date:
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Domestic / Residential
Period
Victorian (1837-1901)
Survival
Reconstructed
Hectares
11
Open to the public
Yes