The Gardens
Discover the romantic Temple and Folly Water Gardens, Glade, Arboretum, double herbaceous bordered Lavinia Walk, ornamental woodland upon Tower Hill and the new Cholmondeley Rose Garden with over 800 new plantings creating two very different connected Rose Rooms between old and new. The Castle and gardens also provide a stunning backdrop to a host of great events held throughout the year, offering something for everyone.
The Gardens From Above
A Walk Through The Grounds
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Scroll to move from garden to garden — each one unfolds over the last, from Tower Hill to the Cholmondeley Wildside.
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Tower Hill
At the rear of the Cafe are several pathways that lead you up onto Tower Hill. The area was cleared of dangerous old trees, and untidy undergrowth in the 1980’s, and with the help of the countryside commission extensive planting of indigenous trees was undertaken.
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The Temple Garden
The Temple Garden is the piece de resistance of Cholmondeley, with the main feature being the small lake and its two islands. Entering through the stone gatehouse, the area on the left contains many interesting shrubs and is looked over by Eucalyptus gunnii (Cider Gum), and Arbutus xAndrachnoides, both with fabulous bark.
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The Lavinia Walk
Leading along the gardens central axis between the Rose Garden and the Temple Garden is the Lavinia Walk which is a new feature of the gardens, and a fitting tribute to Lady Lavinia and her legacy.
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The Glade
This area has its own microclimate which can be quite noticeable in the early season. In the early 1960’s this area of the garden was cleared of a jungle of Laurels, Rhododendron ponticum, bamboos and dead trees, with beds being laid out in a relaxed style.
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The Four Seasons Rose Garden
Now open, the Four Seasons Rose Garden. Throughout the past few years, the new Four Seasons Rose Garden has quietly begun to take shape. This has created two very different connected rose rooms between old and new. With 800 new plantings, the Rose Garden will be a highlight in May and June.
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The Folly Garden
This part of the garden has seen huge transformation in recent years. The area once housed a collection of ornamental duck, but sadly had become overgrown with Japanese Knotweed and other invasive species and fallen into neglect. The knotweed was treated over several years and other rogue trees and undergrowth were removed.
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The Arboretum
This area was fenced off from the park in 1972 in order to contain a number of trees presented by friends to mark Lord and Lady Cholmondeley’s silver wedding. It was already planted with a mixture of Oak and Beech, with Scots Pine and Western Hemlock added to act as a wind break for the Temple Garden. There are a number of remarkable trees here including some quite rare specimens with a row of Sorbus ‘John Mitchell’ lining the road.
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Cholmondeley Wildside
In Cholmondeley Castle Gardens you also get to experience the wealth of wildlife the Gardens and the variety of plants attract. Especially on Lavinia Walk, our 100m double herbaceous border which acts as a rich nectar bar for all the hungry pollinators.
