Introduction
The gardens feature an ornamental grassed walkway, with individual garden 'rooms' attached. Features include a fuschia garden, a Japanese garden and a dovecote re-sited from Sale Old Hall. The site is modelled on Hidcote gardens in Gloucestershire.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Website
http://walkdengardens.co.ukAccess contact details
This is a municipal site, open daily for general public use.
Owners
Trafford Council
Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0TH
- Features & Designations
Features
- Lawn
- Description: The theatre lawn, which consists of an auditorium and raised mound surrounded by a hedge.
- Planting
- Description: The Fuschia Garden.
- Exedra
- Description: This is now known as the Beech Circle.
- Planting
- Description: The Conifer Garden.
- Dovecote
- Description: The dovecote has been moved to this site from the grounds of Sale Old Hall. The reconstructed building opened in 2004.
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- Arch
- Description: Wisteria arch.
- Tree Feature
- Description: A small arboretum has replaced the rose garden.
- Walk
- Description: Cherry walk.
- Planting
- Description: Japanese Garden, divided into three distinctive areas.
- Wall
- Description: There is a section of drystone walling created by Andrew Loudon. This incorporates two benches.
- Walk
- Description: There are gravel walks edged by old stones.
- Key Information
Type
Garden
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Parks, Gardens And Urban Spaces
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
Electoral Ward
Sale Moor