Hare Hill, National Trust
Hare Hill, National Trust, Over Alderley, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4PY
Hare Hill offers a tranquil space to escape, explore and unwind, away from the hustle and bustle. The Walled Garden provides a picturesque backdrop for a picnic outdoors and a perfect spot for watching the clouds roll by. Get closer to nature and venture to the bird hide, an ideal spot to start any outdoor wildlife adventure. To burn off some energy, let little legs loose in the natural woodland play area, where they can build, climb, balance and let their imaginations run wild. Take the time to meander the pathways and discover the vast array of plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees around every corner in this secluded, secret garden.
Head to the Welcome Building first to get your visit started. Our friendly Welcome Team will give you a brief history of the gardens, points and plants of interest and show you where everything is. You will also find our pre-loved bookshop in the Welcome Building and you can also pick up a brew to go from here, as well as ice cream, snacks and cold drinks. As a Conservation Charity, every sip savoured and snack munched, helps us to look after this special place for nature and for people.
Visitors are welcome to bring picnics but must ensure all litter is taken home with you.
Dogs not allowed in the gardens. Assistance Dogs only.
Please leave all balls, scooters, frisbees and bikes in the car.
Small car park for visitors to the gardens only.
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 1030-1700. Last entry at 1600. Gates locked promptly at 1700.
Location & directions
Hare Hill, National Trust, Over Alderley, Prestbury Road, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4PY
- Directions:
- By road: between Alderley Edge and Macclesfield (B5087). Parking: not suitable for coaches. Sat Nav: Postcode is SK10 4PY, please note this takes you 109 yards west of the car park. The Hare Hill entrance has a brown sign and a National Trust welcome sign to mark it. By train: Alderley Edge and Prestbury, both 2½ miles. Hare Hill Hall not National Trust.
- Contact on day:
- Hare Hill
- Telephone number:
- +441625829973
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet. Step-free route around garden with level paths. Manual wheelchair and powered mobility Tramper vehicle available to borrow. Welcome Building located in the car park where visitors can get a hot or cold drink and light snacks. There is also a pre-loved bookshop in the Welcome Building. No cafe or tea-rooms onsite. Natural Play area for families near Walled Garden. Assistance dogs only in the gardens.
Additional information
No dogs allowed in gardens. Assistance Dogs only. There is a permissive path, open 10.30am - 5pm, that takes you to Alderley Edge. Dogs on leads are welcome on the permissive path. There are sheep and cows in this area so dogs must be kept on a short lead. Cattle may be in the fields on the approach to the car park, so please drive carefully. Please help us to look after this special place by leaving all balls, scooters, bike and frisbees at home or in the car. Picnics are very welcome but please ensure that all litter goes home with you and is recycled or put in a bin - thank you.
