Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Manchester
‘Garden in the Sky’ and RHS Bridgewater
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Hulme Garden Centre garden at Castlefield Viaduct ©National Trust Images, Annapurna Mellor
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Opening of a new green space on Castlefield Viaduct. A mixture of trees, flowers and shrubs planted across half of the deck creates a green space ©National Trust Images, Paul Harris
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Opening of a new green space on Castlefield Viaduct ©National Trust Images, Paul Harris
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Project to transform the 330-metre long Castlefield Viaduct into a sky park and green space ©National Trust Images, Paul Harris
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The Worsley Welcome Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater © RHS/Photographer Neil Hepworth
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View towards the Glasshouses in the Paradise Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater © RHS/Photographer Mark Waugh
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The Paradise Garden © RHS - Photographer Mark Waugh
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RHS Bridgewater, Salford, Greater Manchester - Gardener's Cottage at RHS Garden Bridgewater © RHS, Mark Waugh
This tour features guided tours of Castlefield Viaduct and RHS Bridgewater, two recently opened gardens in Greater Manchester. First we visit Castlefield Viaduct, an Industrial structure in the heart of Manchester transformed by the National Trust into a ‘garden in the sky’. Next we visit RHS Bridgewater, featuring glorious gardens set against a historic landscape. This tour also includes a guided tour of Manchester and overnight stay in the city.
Dates
Sunday 1 night arrivals throughout 2024, Spring and Summer 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Sunday
Guided tour of Manchester
This afternoon we take a tour of the most famous sights of Manchester and listen to unusual tales and curiosities as you travel through Manchester’s busy streets. Our knowledgeable guide will describe the city’s heritage as the birthplace of new ideas, innovations and great inventions (optional walking tour or coach tour).
Monday
Guided tours of Castlefield Viaduct and RHS Bridgewater
After breakfast we begin our day at Castlefield Viaduct. Built in 1892, the Viaduct is a core part of Manchester’s Industrial heritage. After years of standing empty it has recently been transformed by the National Trust into a ‘garden in the sky’- an accessible green space within the city. Our visit takes place on Monday morning before the doors open to the public, where we enjoy a private guided tour exploring the trees, flowers and shrubs on display, followed by tea, coffee and biscuits.
In the afternoon we visit RHS Bridgewater. Opened in 2021 on the former site of Worsley New Hall, the garden designers have blended the historical landscape with world-class horticulture to create ‘gardens within a garden’, with highlights including The Paradise Garden, Kitchen Garden and Walled Garden. Our visit includes a 1 hour guided tour. After our visit we return home.
Featured Hotels – Recently inspected by Greatdays staff
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre – Arena *** – Bed and breakfast
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford **** – Dinner, bed and breakfast
This modern and welcoming hotel is located right next to the tram stop and overlooking Lancashire Cricket Club. The bedrooms included in this offer are Pitch View Balcony rooms. Free coach parking is available. There are 150 rooms, the majority of which have walk-in showers. Fridges are available in all bedrooms. There is a lift to all floors.
Other hotels in the city centre and on the outskirts are available – please contact us for details.
Due to capacity restrictions at Castlefield Viaduct this tour has a maximum capacity of 50 attendees.
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre – Arena *** – Bed and breakfast
| Dates | 1 night / 2 days |
| 2023 dates – Sunday nights on request | From £81.00 per person |
| 2024 dates – Sunday nights on request (Spring and Summer) | From £83.00 per person |
Single room supplement available upon request.
Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Emirates Old Trafford **** – Dinner, bed and breakfast (Sunday Roast option at Dinner)
| Dates | 1 night / 2 days |
| 2024 dates | Prices on request |
| 2025 | Prices on request |
Single room supplement available upon request.
