Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Salford
Bloomin’ Marvellous – RHS Bridgewater
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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 Worsley Welcome Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater © RHS/Photographer Neil Hepworth
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The Paradise Garden at RHS Garden Bridgewater © RHS/Photographer Neil Hepworth
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RHS Bridgewater, Salford, Greater Manchester - Gardener's Cottage at RHS Garden Bridgewater © RHS, Mark Waugh
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Ordsall Hall in Salford ©Marketing Manchester and Rich J Jones Photography
RHS Bridgewater was once home to Worsley New Hall, a Victorian Mansion surrounded by formal gardens and Woodlands. The Hall became a Red Cross Hospital during the First World war , and then sadly fell into decline. The RHS took over in 2017 and the transformed the site into a world-class garden and a local community champion. We also visit hidden Salford gem, Ordsall Hall, for a guided tour and refreshments.
Dates
Dates throughout 2024 & 2025
Suggested itinerary by coach
Sunday
Travel to your hotel
Monday
RHS Bridgewater and return home
This morning we enjoy a full English breakfast before heading to the highly anticipated RHS Bridgewater where we explore the Tom Stuart-Smith created garden, and Harris Bug Studio Kitchen garden. We will wander through woodlands and take in the views of the historic lake. Cross the bridge in the Chinese stream-side garden and explore the Weston Walled Garden.
Tuesday
Ordsall Hall and travel home
On your way home, you will visit Ordsall Hall. The hall has a long and interesting history with many different uses since it was first mentioned in records in 1177! You may also meet a spooky inhabitant or two!
There is so much to do and discover! Dress up as a Tudor, try on some chainmail, discover some of the foods that would have been cooked at the Hall in the 1500s, pretend you are having a feast around the table in the Great Hall, find out about the Pre-Raphaelite artist who lived there, listen to the story of the 450 year old Radclyffe bed, visit the allotment and herb garden, explore the sculptures in the gardens and much, much more.
Pick up a souvenir of your visit in the shop and treat yourself to some well deserved cake and coffee after you have toured the Hall.
Greatdays offer a selection of quality hotels in Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
| Dates | 3 days / 2 nights |
| 2024 dates | From £189.00 per person |
| 2025 dates | Prices available on request |
Single room supplement available upon request.
