Nantwich (pop. 12,023) is a health resort located on the Weaver 30mi/48km southeast of Liverpool. The town was once a center of the salt industry. Nantwich has a number of half-timbered Tudor buildings, specialty shops and features quite a few annual events such as the Nantwich and South Cheshire Show.
Bridgemere Garden World near Nantwich offers 25 acres of plants, gardens and greenhouses. It has won the Chelsea Gold Medal and is Europe's largest gardening center. It also features a large sale center where visitors can purchase gardening books, seeds, plants and tools. Open daily.
Address: Bridgemere Garden World, Nantwich CW5 7QB, England
The Stapeley Water Gardens is the world's largest water garden center (65 acres of ponds, pools and waterfalls). Attractions include the Palms Tropical Oasis, a 1.3 acre glass pavilion housing Koi carp, piranhas, parrots and fish from all over the world. It is also the location of the Stapeley Yesteryear Museum which is of interest to antique collectors.
The complex is open every day, except for the museum which is open from Easter-September.
Address: Stapeley Water Gardens, London Road Stapeley, Nantwich CW5 7LH, England
Hours:
March 15 to September 15: 9am-6pm; Sun:10am-4pm; Wed:9am-8pm; Sat:10am-6pm
September 16 to March 14: 9am-5pm; Sun:10am-5pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
Parking: Free
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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