**NEW** RHS Bridgewater Garden Break - Sun 5th June 2022

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These much anticipated gardens were finally opened to the public in May 2021. The RHS Garden Bridgewater is the result of a multi-million pound transformation of the historic Worsley New Hall estate, a huge 154 acre site in Salford near Manchester. Built for the 1st Earl of Ellesmere between 1840 and 1845, the grand Gothic-style mansion was designed by the architect Edward Blore and had glorious, formal landscaped gardens. Over the years the entire estate had fallen in to disrepair. The resulting development has been described as the largest undertaking in the 211 year history of the RHS by its Vice President, Alan Titchmarsh. 

Now home to 11 stunning garden spaces, including the largest Victorian walled garden in England. The project was overseen by renowned landscape gardener Tom Stuart-Smith, the gardens bring together world-class planting, community initiatives stunning woodland and much much more. The striking larch-clad RHS Garden Bridgewater’s Welcome Building houses an arrivals hall, shop and café and overlooks the 1.4 acre Moon Bridge Water lake at the rear and leads out onto the Worsley Welcome Garden. Beyond is the Walled Garden, using the surviving brick walls from the original Hall - this is one of the many highlights of the gardens including a Mediterranean and Asian Paradise Garden with its central lily pond, a restored Kitchen Garden, Community Grow and more.

There are 3 kilometres of pathways that lead on to the estate’s woodland, where you can find the wooden bridges that span the Chinese Streamside Garden, as well as a seven-acre Woodland Play area and Ellesmere Lake with its historic island grotto. Beyond this is Victoria Meadow, a low lying, 21-acre area that’s slowly being turned into a wildflower haven, reintroducing the biodiversity lost as a result of intensive farming. 

Come and have a look.

PLEASE CHECK OUT THE GARDENS -  here

DAY 1
After being collected from your local pick up point around 7.30/8.45am, we head north with a morning comfort stop and a main stop for lunch before arriving at the hotel mid/late afternoon. On arrival at the hotel enjoy a complimentary tea or coffee with a 'Chef's treat' and settle in to your comfortable bedroom. Relax around the hotel or maybe take a swim before dinner. Head for the restaurant for a full Sunday Roast Carvery including a glass of wine. Tea or Coffee to follow. 

DAY 2                  
Enjoy a full breakfast in the restaurant before we depart the hotel and head for the Garden. Only 12 miles from the hotel - we will arrive near opening time of 10.00am for a visit of around 4 1/2 hours which should allow for plenty of time to explore the garden and have lunch. Entrance to the Garden is included. Departing around 2.30pm we head home with a comfort stop before arriving back in the local area around 8.00/9.00pm.

Meal Plan - Dinner Bed & Breakfast

4* Mercure Haydock Hotel

With its own landscaped grounds, the 4-star Mercure Haydock Hotel is set in a traditional Georgian mansion-style building, built around a central courtyard. The hotel provides everything we have come to expect from this modern hotel group with a luxurious décor, welcoming public areas and comfortable accommodation throughout. Located between Liverpool & Manchester with easy access to major transport links.

If you wish, you can bring your swimming costume for a swim in the Otium Leisure Club, which has a large indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, gym, and steam room. Fancy a drink? Head to the Lounge & Conservatory Bar where you can relax with a coffee, tea or alcoholic drink in a sofa or out on the courtyard terrace. 

Meals are served in the stylish Beechers Restaurant with a huge choice for breakfast, hot options and full cold buffet available. For our Sunday arrival at the hotel our evening meal with be a Sunday Roast Carvery including a glass of wine followed by tea/coffee after dinner.

All the bedrooms have a clean, crisp modern style with comfortable beds, unlimited free WiFi, flat screen TV, hairdryer, safe, tea & coffee facilities, iron & ironing boards, and usb charging points. Excellent ensuite bathrooms - all are equipped with a bath with rainfall showers over - no walk in showers available. Please note - there is no lift at this hotel but with 66 ground floor rooms - no problem. Please request when booking. Porterage included. All Single Occupancy Rooms are Double or Twin Bedded for Sole Use.