Ness Botanic Gardens

Ness Botanic Gardens Part of the University of Liverpool. We are a botanic garden open all year round. 64 acres of family friendly beautiful gardens overlooking the River Dee.
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As well as fantastic views, we have a range of different features from chickens, 120 metres of Herbaceous Border, a 110 year old Rock garden to the prettiest vegetable garden in the North west - the Potager. We also have fabulous collections of plants from Rowans, Birches and Magnolias through to Snowdrops and Rhododendrons. Our Garden ,Cafe, Gift Shop & plant sales are all open seven days a week, apart from the Christmas Holidays, and we have a year round course & event programme.

Wow! Thank you for all the interest in the foraging walks at Ness Gardens. 🌳🌿As the March session has sold out we have a...
26/01/2025

Wow! Thank you for all the interest in the foraging walks at Ness Gardens. 🌳🌿

As the March session has sold out we have added new dates!

Limited availability again so please book early to avoid disappointment.

📅 Date: Sunday, 13 April and Saturday, 17 May
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM

🔔 Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot and avoid disappointment!

👉 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from an expert and explore nature in a whole new way.

For more information and to book tickets visit the Ness Gardens website- https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/whats-on/learn-at-ness/foraging-walks/

🌸 Wedding Open Day 🌸📅 Sunday, 2nd March⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM📍 Ness Botanic GardensCalling all engaged couples! 💍✨ Join us...
25/01/2025

🌸 Wedding Open Day 🌸
📅 Sunday, 2nd March
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Ness Botanic Gardens

Calling all engaged couples! 💍✨ Join us at Ness for a special Wedding Open Day.

Explore our beautiful venue, meet our friendly team, and share your wedding dreams with us. Let’s chat about how we can bring your vision to life and make your big day truly unforgettable.

No appointment needed—just drop in! We can't wait to welcome you and help plan your happily ever after. 💐

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🌿🌿 Little Acorns 🌿🌿🌞 Calling all little explorers and their grown-ups! 🌞Join us every Monday and Thursday morning for an...
25/01/2025

🌿🌿 Little Acorns 🌿🌿

🌞 Calling all little explorers and their grown-ups! 🌞
Join us every Monday and Thursday morning for an enchanting outdoor pre-school session.

✨ What to expect:
🍃 Nature walks
🎨 Creative crafts
🤸‍♀️ Child-led play in the fresh air

📍 Perfect for nurturing curiosity, creativity, and a love of the great outdoors!

🌟 Reserve your spot now: Visit our website to book your place and let the adventures begin. https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/whats-on/little-acorns/

Let’s grow together, one little acorn at a time. 🌳

Unfortunately, Storm Éowyn has caused damage in several areas of the gardens. The gardens will remain closed on Saturday...
24/01/2025

Unfortunately, Storm Éowyn has caused damage in several areas of the gardens.

The gardens will remain closed on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 January while essential tree maintenance work is carried out to make the gardens safe again.

Our Visitor Centre and Botanic Kitchen café will be open. If its safe for you to travel feel free to pop in for a cuppa.

Thanks for your understanding.

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Ness Gardens is closedI am afraid the storm has cut out all power to the gardens, we therefore can't open our visitor ce...
24/01/2025

Ness Gardens is closed

I am afraid the storm has cut out all power to the gardens, we therefore can't open our visitor centre or café today- Friday 24 January.

Thank you for your understanding while we work to resolute the problem.

We will update you once we have more information.

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Due to the arrival of Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January 2025, we have taken the decision to close the Gardens. The Visito...
23/01/2025

Due to the arrival of Storm Éowyn on Friday 24 January 2025, we have taken the decision to close the Gardens. The Visitor Centre and Botanic Garden Kitchen will remain open as per usual.

If you are planning to visit over the Weekend, please check before travelling as the Garden may sustain some damage meaning that we will be unable to open.

Thank you for your understanding

Learn about fruit pruning with us!Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, this workshop will get you pruning...
22/01/2025

Learn about fruit pruning with us!

Whether you're a beginner or just need a refresher, this workshop will get you pruning with confidence.

Apple, pears and many soft fruits such as currants and gooseberries all benefit from pruning in the winter to ensure a good cycle of fruiting stems. Plants that are not pruned become less productive and congested with older branches.

We'll start with an introduction covering the basics of what, where, when, why and how you prune fruit. You'll then head out into the gardens for some practical experience.

The workshop is suitable for anyone aged 18 or above who's interested in gardening. Please bring a pair of secateurs and gardening gloves if you have them.
Dates and times

The fruit pruning workshop is taking place on Saturday 1 February 2025, from 10am-3pm.

Cost

Each class costs £40 for members and £45 for non-members.

Interested? Book your place via our online store

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/whats-on/classes-and-workshops/fruit-pruning/

📸 Malus domestica 'Bramley 20'

🌿 Join Us for a Foraging Adventure at Ness Gardens! 🍄We’re thrilled to welcome Sam from Foraging ForAges to lead guided ...
15/01/2025

🌿 Join Us for a Foraging Adventure at Ness Gardens! 🍄

We’re thrilled to welcome Sam from Foraging ForAges to lead guided foraging walks through our beautiful gardens. 🌳

Discover the fascinating world of edible plants and mushrooms growing right here at Ness Gardens! 🌱

📅 Date: Sunday, 16 March
🕥 Time: 10:30 AM

🔔 Spaces are limited, so book early to secure your spot and avoid disappointment!

👉 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from an expert and explore nature in a whole new way.

For more information and to book tickets visit the Ness Gardens website- https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/whats-on/learn-at-ness/foraging-walks/

Witch hazel season is here at Ness! The spidery, sometimes fragrant flowers of Hamamelis spp. are always such a highligh...
14/01/2025

Witch hazel season is here at Ness!

The spidery, sometimes fragrant flowers of Hamamelis spp. are always such a highlight in the garden in winter...

1. Hamamelis mollis
2. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'
3. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'

❄️❄️Good morning from a still very icy Ness Botanic Gardens. The Visitor Centre and Botanic Kitchen are open. The garden...
12/01/2025

❄️❄️Good morning from a still very icy Ness Botanic Gardens. The Visitor Centre and Botanic Kitchen are open. The gardens will remain closed today Sunday 12th January due to thick ice in parts of the gardens. We also have a burst pipe which has created more slippery pathways even after gritting. We really hope we can welcome you back to the gardens very soon, thanks for your understanding.

❄️❄️A very icy morning at Ness ❄️❄️Thanks to our Head Gardener Phil for these frosty snaps📸The gardens will remain close...
10/01/2025

❄️❄️A very icy morning at Ness ❄️❄️

Thanks to our Head Gardener Phil for these frosty snaps📸

The gardens will remain closed today, our visitor centre and café will be open. If it's safe for you to travel we look forward to seeing you

We look forward to welcoming Members and Supporters to our second commemorative event on 25 March 2025. If you have cel...
09/01/2025

We look forward to welcoming Members and Supporters to our second commemorative event on 25 March 2025. If you have celebrated the life of a loved one at Ness and would like to attend, we’d love to make you welcome - please contact Carolyn Jones, Legacy Officer, at [email protected] to express your interest.

Our gardens are still extremely icy so we will be remaining closed this afternoon - Thursday 9 January and tomorrow morn...
09/01/2025

Our gardens are still extremely icy so we will be remaining closed this afternoon - Thursday 9 January and tomorrow morning Friday 10 January. We will evaluate tomorrow and keep you updated.

Thanks for your understanding, stay safe out there ❄

Our gardens are now open for you to enjoy. They will remain closed again tomorrow morning- Thursday 9 January due to the...
08/01/2025

Our gardens are now open for you to enjoy.

They will remain closed again tomorrow morning- Thursday 9 January due to the snow forecast overnight. We will update you tomorrow when it is safe to open.

Thanks for your understanding

🧊🧊Wednesday 8 January 🧊🧊The gardens will be closed this morning due to icy conditions. The visitor centre and botanic k...
08/01/2025

🧊🧊Wednesday 8 January 🧊🧊
The gardens will be closed this morning due to icy conditions. The visitor centre and botanic kitchen cafe will be open. If it's safe for you to travel, feel free to pop in for a cuppa ☕️🧁

Our amazing garden team are out there with the grit, we'll reevaluate this afternoon. Thanks for your understanding, stay safe out there ❄️

🌲Wednesday 7th January 🌲 Ness Botanic Gardens is fully open again today. The Botanic Kitchen and gardens are all open an...
07/01/2025

🌲Wednesday 7th January 🌲 Ness Botanic Gardens is fully open again today.

The Botanic Kitchen and gardens are all open and ready to welcome you if you are able to safely travel. We understand some nearby areas are not safe to travel around but Ness is clear for the moment. Wrap up warm and pair some fresh air with a hot drink to finish ☕️

❄❄Monday 6 January ❄❄Our gardens will remain closed due to the wet and icy conditions. However our Visitor Centre and Bo...
06/01/2025

❄❄Monday 6 January ❄❄

Our gardens will remain closed due to the wet and icy conditions. However our Visitor Centre and Botanic Kitchen café will be open, feel free to pop in for a hot chocolate and a spot of lunch.

Take care out there ❄

❄️❄️ Due to the snow overnight Ness Botanic Gardens will be closed today. ❄️❄️Unfortunately this includes the Visitor Ce...
05/01/2025

❄️❄️ Due to the snow overnight Ness Botanic Gardens will be closed today. ❄️❄️

Unfortunately this includes the Visitor Centre and gardens. Keep updated here as conditions change throughout the day and tomorrow.

Take care out there and enjoy your ☃️

Address

Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston Road
Chester
CH644AY

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01517956300

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Thank you 2024!! What a year! Thank you to everyone that has visited us and supported us this year. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2025! We re-open on Wednesday 1 January 2025! #thankyou #endofyear #2024 #whatayearitsbeen

Happy Halloween! Have you completed the Halloween mystery yet? Grab a trail map as you enter the garden and see what you can discover on our Halloween trail! #happyhalloween🎃 #familyfun

🍂 Autumn, a season for the senses. Inside and out you can find a feast of colour, fragrance and tasty treats. 🧅 new supplier @mrspicklepot dropped by with our first lot of tongue tingling pickles today. Lots of restocks with #autumnvibes from our talented indies’s too @magpiestudiosuk @willowsdrift @jennyvellacottart ❤️ 🌳 Star of the show, the katsura tree. At this time of year the leaves produce a toffee apple smell which catches the breeze as you walk by. Such a delight. #aitumnwalks #wirralwalks #cheshiredaysout #supportindependentartists #localbusiness

🌿 Time to pause for 60 seconds of forest bathing 🌿 If you enjoy being surrounded by nature, check out our forest bathing sessions: 🗓️ Saturday, 15 June 🗓️ Saturday, 6 July 🕥 10:30am - 12:30pm Limited spaces available, so please book in advance! 🍃 https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/learn-at-ness/forestbathing/ Journeys In Nature- Forest Bathing Liverpool #ForestBathing #NatureTherapy #Mindfulness #NatureLovers

What a difference a day makes! Magnificent magnolia, blink and you’ll miss it 🌸 #nessgardens #nessbotanicgardens #magnolia #spring @visitchesterandcheshire #wirralwalks #cheshiredaysout

Dovecote at Ness is open and we look forward to welcoming you! #dovecote #plantsales #nessgardens #plants #outdoors

Fresh new spring gifts @ness_gardens from cards and prints from @jennyvellacottart to artisan bath and body goodies from @bare_natural #ness gardens #independentartist #ecofriendly #barenaturals

Thank you February It's been a busy month for us at Ness, we opened are new toilets in the Visitor Centre, lots of work going on around the Garden with help from our brilliant volunteers, snowdrop season, a fantastic bird ringing demonstration which saw our first siskin at Ness, a snowdrop family trail and much more. Thank you for visiting and supporting us at Ness Gardens #nessgarden #February #snowdrop #outdoors #gardening #horticulture #botanical #livuni #family #wildlife

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64 acres (28 hectares) of family friendly beautiful gardens overlooking the River Dee. As well as fantastic views, we have a range of different features from chickens, 120 metres of Herbaceous Border, a 110 year old Rock garden to the prettiest vegetable garden in the North west - the Potager. We also have fabulous collections of plants from Rowans, Birches and Magnolias through to Snowdrops and Rhododendrons. Our Garden, Cafe, Gift Shop & Plant Sales are all open seven days a week, apart from the Christmas Holidays, and we have a year round course & event programme.