What's On
Outdoors: Photographic Workshop
Northwich Woodlands
21st May 2012An evening workshop led by professional photographers Tracy and John Langley ....
Tatton Park Biennial 2012
Tatton Park Gardens
12th May 2012 - 30th Sep 2012Every two years, Tatton Park hosts its Biennial of contemporary art, commissioning the finest international, national and regional artists ....
Family: Northwich River Weaver Festival
On the River Weaver, Northwich
22nd Jun 2012 - 24th Jun 2012Come to the River Weaver in Northwich and enjoy an extravaganza of activities from morn till night ....
Exhibition: Castles and Forts of Cheshire
Weaver Hall Museum
3rd Feb 2012 - 8th Jul 2012Explore the story of these local Cheshire defences through the centuries ....
Working Wednesdays
Dunham Massey
6th Jun 2012Find out how the conservation team keep the house and collection in tip-top condition ....
Spellbound Forest
Delamere Forest
19th May 2012 - 20th May 2012An enchanting day out as we invite a family audience to follow the paths in Delamere Forest, each telling the story ....
Getting to Arley Hall & Gardens
Why not leave the car at home and travel to Arley Hall & Gardens by public transport.
Your most convenient railway station is Northwich Railway Station although if you are taking a taxi to the Gardens you may find faster journey times by travelling to Hartford.
Visiting Arley by rail, bus and on foot will give you a taste of Cheshire’s unique heritage.
The Warrington Borough Council Route 45 service takes you direct from Northwich Railway Station to the quaint village of Great Budworth.
After alighting the bus you will walk past the old village pump, the stocks and the charming Church of St Mary’s and then out across the fields to Arley Hall & Gardens. You will even pass a welcoming Ice Cream Farm.
The walk is about 2.5 miles and will take about 40 minutes.
If you choose to go by taxi, the journey is just less than 7 miles from Northwich Railway Station and will take about 15 minutes under normal traffic conditions. From Hartord Railway Station it is 9.5 miles and will take about 20 minutes.
Northwich Railway Station is on the Mid Cheshire Line - a scenic route from Chester to Manchester via Knutsford, Altrincham and Stockport. Northern Rail operates this service.
From London and the South East take a Virgin Trains service to Stockport and change for Northwich.
From Liverpool take the Merseyrail service to Chester and change for Northwich.
From Birmingham and the West Midlands take a Virgin Trains service to Crewe, connect with a service to Chester then change for Northwich. If you are using a taxi from the station to the Gardens consider changing at Crewe and taking the direct London Midland service to Hartford.
From Sheffield and South Yorkshire take a service to Stockport and change for Northwich.
From West Wales and Shrewsbury take the Arriva Trains Wales Manchester service and change at Stockport. If you are using a taxi from the station to the Gardens consider changing at Crewe and travelling to Hartford.
From North Wales take a Virgin Trains or Arriva Trains Wales service to Chester and change for Northwich.
From Manchester Airport take a local service to Manchester and change for Northwich.
From Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which is served by Liverpool South Parkway Railway Station, take the East Midlands Trains Norwich service and change at Stockport. If you are using a taxi from the station to the Gardens consider taking the direct London Midland service to Hartford.
The toolbar above provides the Rail Timetables and details of the Local Bus services you will need. You can also check out your trip from our Journey Planners.
The toolbar below gives you the Walking and Road routes you will need when visiting Arley Hall & Gardens by public transport.