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 […]
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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, […]
The Big Jubilee Lunch at Walton Hall and Gardens
Join the nation in celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at our Big Jubilee Lunch on Sunday 5 June. Each year, The Big Lunch brings millions of people together across the UK to celebrate with neighbours and their […]
Create your perfect wedding day at Walton Hall and Gardens
The charming ‘Woodland Hideaway’ is the newest addition to our range of wedding locations The hideaway is a short walk from the Hall through our beautiful formal gardens. It is the perfect outdoor setting for couples […]
Two weeks to go until Walton Film Festival returns
There’s still time to get your tickets to watch a movie under the stars at our open-air cinema! Music biopic, Rocket Man, and cult classic, Pulp Fiction are being shown against the stunning backdrop of Walton […]
New baby goat arrives at our Children’s Zoo
Our Children’s Zoo at Walton Hall and Gardens has welcomed a new baby African pygmy goat. On Wednesday 9 March, a healthy nanny kid was born to Mum, Bandit. This was her fourth and final litter. […]
Mayor’s Charity Golf Day
Fancy a tee time with the Mayor of Warrington? Join us on the green at Walton Hall Golf Course and help raise vital funds to support the Mayor’s charity appeal. The charity golf day will take […]
Walton Film Festival is back for 2022!
Our open-air cinema returns this May with two show stopping films – Rocket Man and Pulp Fiction. Both films will be shown against the stunning backdrop of Walton Hall and Gardens. The festival takes place on […]
Mayor welcomes children to Luminate
The Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Maureen Creaghan, hosts an enchanting evening at Luminate for children and families for charity, JUMP. JUMP provides photograph and film memories for families with children with terminal and life limiting illnesses throughout the […]
The Dell forget-you-not garden now open
‘The Dell’ forget-you-not garden is now open for visitors. The new garden provides a tranquil setting to remember loved ones. There is now a place within the formal gardens where you can sit in a peaceful […]
Horticulturalist, Don Billington heads to Walton
Don Billington, world renowned horticulturalist, is heading to Walton Hall and Gardens this autumn, where his collections are on display.
Walton survey 2021
Where did August go? With only ten days left of summer, are you wondering ‘what happened to that second heatwave that was predicted?’ Us too.
Walton Hall and Gardens Film Fiesta
What a topsy turvy year it’s been for all of us. We’ve found it particularly challenging organising events, frequently having to change our plans at the drop of a hat. Following 21 July we’ve been frantically […]