A warm summer’s day is the perfect time to visit the RHS Bridgewater Garden in Salford, just a 30-minute bus ride from central Manchester. CONTINUES BELOW
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The garden, which opened last year, is on the site of stately pile Worsley New Hall.
Some of the old architecture remains, while there’s a sleek new building which houses visitor amenities.
Bridgewater’s focal point is a large walled garden which was bursting with plants and colourful blooms on my visit. It looks like it’s been established for decades, not just a couple of years.
Woodland and meadow trails are also part of the site, full of grasses and wild foxgloves as I wandered around the site.
RHS Bridgewater is already a huge success, with many visitors which I hadn’t expected. It was a challenge to take photographs giving the impression I had the place to myself!
Have you been to Bridgewater or another RHS garden? Share your thoughts below.
There are plenty of spots to rest and enjoy the gardens
Still need to visit here. Was waiting a bit for the gardens to establish themselves more from when it first opened. Maybe next spring….
I thought it might be a bit sparse but not at all. Bursting with blooms, really quite astounding. It should be that way throughout the summer 😎