Following last week’s announcement that the boutique festival is set to return in 2024, Daresbury Festival has announced their phase one line-up. The event will feature headline sets from the legendary Soul II Soul, who will […]
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Daresbury Festival set to return in 2024
After an unforgettable debut earlier this year, the team behind Daresbury Festival have announced that they will be back by popular demand, returning to Walton Hall and Gardens on Saturday 22 June 2024. Having sold out […]
We’re a finalist at the Red Kite Days Cheshire awards!
Walton Hall and Gardens has reached the finalist stage of the Red Kite Days Cheshire awards, in the outdoor play category. Red Kite Days is a family friendly website with around 630k visitors each year, with […]
Walton Lea Partnership donates bug hotel to Children’s Zoo
Walton Lea Partnership have officially unveiled a handmade bug hotel at the Children’s Zoo at Walton Hall and Gardens. A bug hotel is a structure that’s made of natural materials, placed in an outdoor space to […]
We’re finalists at Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards!
Walton Hall and Gardens has made the finalist list in two categories at the Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards 2023/24. Organised by Marketing Cheshire, the awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement in the region’s visitor economy. The […]
Walton Hall and Gardens wins Travellers’ Choice award
Walton Hall and Gardens has been awarded yet another Travellers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor placing the estate among people’s favourites. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great reviews on Tripadvisor over the last […]
Dirty Dancing is coming to Walton
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be bringing back our outdoor cinema next month as we host a special screening of Dirty Dancing. The worldwide box office hit will be shown on Friday 21 July, following […]
Walton’s Children’s Zoo welcomes three new baby goats
Zoo rangers at Walton Hall and Gardens are delighted to announce three new arrivals at the Children’s Zoo. Both first time mums, Nina gave birth to twins – a boy and a girl – on Tuesday […]
Old Time Sailors set to perform at Walton Hall and Gardens
The Old Riding School at Walton Hall and Gardens is set to be transformed this September for a unique musical night out. Old Time Sailors, a crew of 17 performers, will take to the stage on […]
Outdoor theatre returns this summer
The incredibly popular Heartbreak Productions are back at Walton, showcasing three new outdoor plays at Walton this summer. This year, they will be performing another fantastic David Walliams play, a classic Jane Eyre tale, and a […]
The Wedding Party returns for free wedding fair this weekend
Looking for inspiration for your dream wedding? We’re hosting a free wedding fair this Sunday, 26 February, from 11am to 3pm. The fair, run in partnership with The Wedding Party gives you the opportunity to view […]
Friends of Walton Estate celebrate 20th anniversary
The Friends of Walton Estate are celebrating their milestone anniversary with a special event at Walton Hall on Thursday 17 November, 1pm to 4pm. Back in December 2002, a group of passionate individuals came together with […]
Walton Hall and Gardens celebrates World Kindness Day
To celebrate World Kindness Day 2022, we’re helping couples looking to get married amongst the current cost of living crisis. Together with our catering partners, Carringtons Catering, we are offering a £1,000 discount off all wedding […]
Walton zoo ranger celebrates 40th anniversary
Peter Cookson-Dean has worked at Walton Hall and Gardens Children’s Zoo since 1982. We wanted to celebrate Peter’s dedication to his job for the past 40 years. A plaque has been installed at the entrance to […]
Walton Hall and Gardens celebrated on new Monopoly Warrington board
The new Warrington edition of Monopoly has officially launched. It’s the first look of the long-awaited board revealed at a special event held at Walton Hall and Gardens. All of the famous multi-coloured Monopoly property squares, […]
Outdoor cinema screening of Grease postponed due to bad weather
Unfortunately, Walton Hall and Gardens has announced it has had to postpone tomorrow evening’s planned screening of Grease. The event was due to take place in memory of the film’s star, Olivia Newton-John, and raise funds […]
Statement regarding English Civil War Society event
Over the weekend, the English Civil War Society showcased a weekend of living history at Walton Hall and Gardens. As part of this, there were separate military and civilian areas demonstrating activities. All of which were […]
Charity special outdoor cinema screening of Grease at Walton
Walton Hall and Gardens is celebrating and honouring the passing of Dame Olivia Newton-John. A special outdoor cinema screening of Grease is taking place, with all profits from ticket sales going to St Rocco’s Hospice. The […]
Don Billington wins his tenth Gold Medal at RHS Chelsea Flower Show
World-renowned horticulturalist and Bromeliad expert, Don Billington, wins another Gold Medal. The prestigious award is for his collection of plants from the glasshouses at Walton Hall and Gardens. The plants are on display at the prestigious […]
Outdoor theatre returns to Walton Hall and Gardens
The incredibly popular Heartbreak Productions are back at Walton with three fabulous outdoor plays this summer. This year, the production company bring us another fantastic David Walliams play, a unique twist on the classic Jane Eyre, […]