Walton Hall and Gardens welcomes you to the former home and gardens of Lord and Lady Daresbury and Warrington’s premier destination. Set within acres of tranquil and idyllic parkland, steeped in local history, this has been a popular destination for nearly three generations – and you can see why!





We have a Children’s Zoo to amble through, beautiful grounds that are perfect for picnics on hazy, lazy summer days. There are woodland walks and orchard ones too, flower beds and picturesque pond. Entertain the children for hours and hours at our fantastic, fully-accessible playground, play a round of Adventure Golf or Pitch ‘n’ Putt – the choice is yours, it’s up to you.





Also, lovingly restored to its original grandeur, Walton Hall is perfect for weddings and celebrations. Boasting unique antique furniture, Victorian paintings, an oak-panelled hall, grand staircase and high gilded ceilings, this is a hall with lots of history.





So, whether you’re interested in viewing the hall for a future ‘I do’, or just visiting with family and friends, there’s always a warm welcome at Walton Hall and Gardens.

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Tiny Tots Zoo Adventure

21/07/2025

Get ready for a wild adventure designed especially for our littlest animal lovers! Tiny Tots Zoo Adventure is a fun-filled, hands-on experience designed specifically for preschool-aged children, offering an exciting opportunity to explore Walton’s Children’s Zoo in a […]

Cost of Entry: From £10.00

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream – outdoor theatre

30/07/2025

The Three Inch Fools present Shakespeare’s most iconic comedy. It’s midsummer’s eve and deep in an enchanted forest mischief is stirring. The Fairy King and Queen are feuding, four runaway lovers are tying themselves in knots […]

Cost of Entry: From £10.95

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Zoo Keeper Experience

01/08/2025

Our Zoo keeper experiences are back this summer! Get set to muck in… If you love animals then this is definitely for you! Join us for a session to discover what working in the children’s zoo […]

Cost of Entry: From £15.00

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Meet our alpaca at Walton Hall and Gardens Children's Zoo.

Animal Adoption

We invest your adoption money into ‘luxury’ items for the Children’s Zoo – particularly things we wouldn’t usually be able to afford. Your kind donations have provided shelter for the alpacas, Herdwick sheep and ornamental waterfowl. We’ve also purchased squirrel sheds, an incubator, rugs and a harness for the donkeys, as well as a set of ornamental entrance gates. The lovebird aviary, feeding troughs and veterinary scales are all further proof of your outstanding generosity. Our animals salute you.

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Line-up announced for The Haçienda debut at Walton

Two of the most pioneering acts in dance music are set to unite for a historic joint headline performance at Walton Hall and Gardens. Known for their genre-defining soundscapes and legendary live shows, Orbital and Leftfield […]

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Craig David to perform at Walton this September

Multi award-winning global superstar Craig David is set to play at Walton Hall and Gardens later this year for an exclusive show. The Seven Days and Fill Me In singer promises a DJ-MC fusion of R&B, […]

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Mr Tumble wearing green shirt with a pink bowtie and a blue beret, whilst holding a paintbrush at the bandstand in Walton.

There’s ‘Something Special’ about Walton Hall and Gardens

We can finally reveal that a long running children’s television series was filmed at Walton last summer. This week, the new series of ‘Something Special’ launched, featuring children’s TV icon Mr Tumble. Excitingly, we can now […]

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Several projects around the estate have received funding from the heritage fund.

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