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, […]
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 […]
Line-up for Daresbury Festival 2025 has been revealed
Daresbury Festival has revealed the first phase of its 2025 line-up, as part of their plans to make the festival bigger and better than ever. The house and disco music spectacular has announced that festival goers […]
Our brand new orienteering courses are now live!
A brand-new orienteering course has officially opened this week, giving people the chance to further explore Walton this summer. The courses have been launched in partnership with SSE as part of their Fiddler’s Ferry legacy project […]
Heat pump works completed at Walton Hall
The two old, end-of-life gas boilers heating Walton Hall have recently been replaced with greener, ground source heat pump technology. Walton Hall and Gardens is in the top ten carbon emitters in the council’s estate, so […]
Oktoberfest returns this September and October!
Oktoberfest is set to return to Walton Hall and Gardens again this September and October, and promises to be bigger and better than before. The event is a celebration of German culture and tradition, as the […]
Outdoor theatre returns next month
The incredibly popular outdoor theatre is making a comeback to the Walton estate for 2024, with a special performance of Julius Caesar. Oddsocks Productions will be bringing their unique brand of family-friendly, laugh out loud Shakespeare […]
Old Time Sailors set to return to Walton Hall and Gardens
Following a sell-out debut last year, the Old Time Sailors will be returning to Walton Hall and Gardens next month. The Old Riding School will once again be transformed for a unique musical night out, as […]
Walton Hall and Gardens crowned winners at Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards
The team at Walton Hall and Gardens are celebrating the estate being named as the Wedding Venue of the Year, following last week’s Marketing Cheshire Tourism Awards. The category featured competition from the likes of Chester […]
Gloworm set to light up Walton this summer
A family festival is set to bring the fun later this year, as they launch a special one-day extravaganza. Gloworm Warrington will feature a diverse array of performances designed to captivate audiences of all ages, with […]
Could Be Real Festival announces Walton Hall and Gardens debut
The ultimate tribute festival is coming to Walton Hall and Gardens later this summer, with tickets now on sale. The highly anticipated Could Be Real Tribute Festival makes its debut at Walton Hall and Gardens on […]
Daresbury Festival announce their 2024 artist line-up
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 […]
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 […]