Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden

Step through the entrance gate from Witherwin Avenue (See the Visiting page for directions on how to get there)		As you enter the Garden from Witherwin Avenue, you come into the Pleasure Grounds with the ponds on either side.
Take some time to explore the ponds and the planting around them, but remember the water is deep and can be dangerous, especially to children and animals		Look south across the Beech pond.
Once you have explored the Pleasure Grounds, make your way to the end of the path and pass into the Kitchen Garden		Walk around and see what is growing, but please don't pick or tread on anything - this is a working garden
Notice the espalier fruit trees, many of them old varieties, growing against the walls		Visit the colourful herbaceous border in front of the glasshouses.
Complete the square of the Kitchen Garden passing the southern border, then walk back through the pleasure grounds. Take your time and explore, but keep away from the water's edge.		Before you leave, turn right just before the exit gate and follow the path back to the Parrs' private gate into the Gardens, enjoying the traditional planting of Hollies Turn at the end and retrace your steps, imagining the Parrs' world, before returning to the exit gate and the 21st Century

Bill Leah - Visitor Warden Bill's role is to welcome visitors to the Garden and show them around, answering any questions and helping them to have an enjoyable and safe visit to the Garden. Bill, a lifelong resident of the area, retired from farming a few years ago and is keen to share his enthusiasm and knowledge with visitors. Don't hesitate to ask Bill any questions you may have as you explore the Garden, and let him know how you enjoyed your visit and about anything we can do to improve the experience for future visitors.
Graham Richardson - Gardener/Manager Graham came to Grappenhall after a time as a Horticultural Lecturer and has wide practical experience including time at Ness Gardens and the Henry Doubleday Research Association. His function is to maintain the garden and also to ensure that visitors are welcomed and groups are guided. He is helped in this by a small, but growing band of community volunteers. Graham is keen to involve the community and will be encouraging local schools to visit and participate in projects relating to the garden. You can contact Graham on 01925 213638 or e-mail him at info@ghwalledgarden.org.uk.