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Ness Botanic Gardens

Name: Ness Botanic Gardens
Address: Ness Botanic Gardens, Neston Road, Chester, CH644AY, GB
Telephone: 01517956300
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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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.

28/08/2026

A round-up of some fantastic plants that caught our eye this week. We're sure they will be grateful for the drink they're finally getting! 🌧

1. Sorbus sargentiana and Poliothyrsis sinensis making quite the pair!

2. Flowers of Rhus chinensis, the Chinese sumac, in the Rhododendron Border

3. Ripening grapes of Vitis 'Boskoop Glory', a hardy, mostly seedless variety

🌳🌸

22/08/2026

🌿 Slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with nature at Ness. 🌿

Take some time for yourself with Forest Bathing at Ness, a gentle, mindful experience led by Claire from Journeys in Nature.

Wander slowly through the peaceful Spinney Woods, using your senses to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, scents and textures of the natural world. There’s no need to be experienced or particularly fit – the walk is slow, gentle and covers no more than 1km. 🌳

Forest bathing can help you to:
🍃 Reduce stress and relax
🍃 Quieten the mind
🍃 Improve sleep and concentration
🍃 Encourage creative thinking
🍃 Connect with the natural world

✨ Upcoming sessions:
📅 Saturday 5 September – Shifting of the Season
📅 Saturday 10 October – Autumn Canopy
⏰ 10.30am–12.30pm
💚 £15 members | £20 non-members

Each session includes entry to Ness Botanic Gardens for the day.

Places are limited to just 12 participants, so book your place and give yourself permission to slow down. 🌿

https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/short-courses-at-liverpool/ness-botanic-gardens/forest-bathing-at-ness

21/08/2026

🌿 Take a day for yourself with Botanical Bliss 🌿

When life feels busy, sometimes the best thing you can do is pause.

Join us at Ness Botanic Gardens on Friday 9 October for Botanical Bliss, a one-day wellbeing retreat designed to help you slow down, switch off and reconnect with yourself and nature.

✨ A day of relaxation, creativity and mindful activities
🌱 Beautiful surroundings at Ness Botanic Gardens
🧘‍♀️ Time to pause, breathe and recharge
🥗 A delicious lunch and refreshments included
💚 No previous experience needed — just come as you are

Whether you’re looking for some much-needed time for yourself, a chance to try something new, or simply a day away from the usual routine, Botanical Bliss offers the perfect opportunity to press pause.

📅 Friday 9 October 2026
📍 Ness Botanic Gardens
🎟️ Places are limited — book now to secure your place. https://payments.liv.ac.uk/short-courses/short-courses-at-liverpool/ness-botanic-gardens/botanical-bliss

Find out more and book via the link in our bio.

20/08/2026

A round-up of just a few of the fantastic plants doing their thing around the garden this week:

1) Sorbus berries are looking particularly exceptional this year. This cultivar is Sorbus 'Autumn Spire', referring to its upright form.

2) The unusual Morina longifolia looking good in the newly-planted Himalayan Stream

3) Echinacea purpurea, commonly known as the purple coneflower, in all its glory in the North American Border (on the main lawn)

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18/08/2026

We've had a busy day setting up ready for Celebrating Nature Day tomorrow.
Looking forward to welcoming everyone to Ness
RECORD LRC
Cheshire Wildlife Trust
NFBP
Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust

Wirral Fox Rescue

Join us for a day of nature from 10-3pm 🦋🐌🕷🐞🪱🪰🐝

17/08/2026

🍂 Discover, learn and be inspired this autumn with our Members' Talks at Ness Botanic Gardens.

Join us for a fascinating series of talks from experts in botany, horticulture and history:

🌿 Thursday 3 September
Donna Young – Curator of the Herbarium, National Museums Liverpool
The Herbarium: Preserving Our Botanical Heritage
Discover over 30 years of experience caring for one of the region's most important botanical collections.

🍁 Thursday 17 September
Mike Roberts – Plant Records Officer, Ness Botanic Gardens
Seasonal Highlights at Ness
Explore how autumn transforms the gardens, from spectacular seasonal colour to the gardening tasks that prepare Ness for the months ahead.

🏛️ Wednesday 7 October
Dr Gina Muskett – Honorary Research Fellow, University of Liverpool
Here is Perpetual Spring… Garden Buildings in the Classical Style in 18th Century Britain
Discover how the Grand Tour inspired elegant garden buildings across Britain and the fascinating roles they played, from exotic plant houses to grand entertainment spaces.

🎟️ £3 per ticket

Book your place today: https://payments.liv.ac.uk/product-catalogue/memberships/ness-gardens/ness-botanic-gardens-members-talks-2026

Which talk will you be joining us for? 🌿

15/08/2026

✨ Here are just a few snapshots from Dawn's fabulous Summer Floral Design Workshop! 🌸

A huge well done to everyone who took part – your beautiful creations were truly impressive. It's always amazing to see how each arrangement develops into something completely unique. 💐

Feeling inspired? Why not join us this autumn! 🍂 Dawn will be back with two seasonal workshops:
🌼 Saturday 19 September – Table Centre Designs
🍁 Saturday 24 October – Autumnal Wreaths

Whether you're a complete beginner or have some floristry experience, these friendly, hands-on workshops are the perfect opportunity to get creative with beautiful seasonal flowers.

Book your place via the website: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/whats-on/classes-and-workshops/floristry-and-floral-design/

Elizabeth Dawn Weaver

12/08/2026

🌿1 week to go! 🌿
Wednesday 19 August 2026

Celebrate Nature Day at Ness Gardens 🌼🌳We are so excited to be back for our 3rd year of celebrating nature.

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled day surrounded by nature!

✨ What’s on:
• Family-friendly activities with local wildlife groups
• Bird ringing demonstration 🐦
• Poison plant activity 🌱
• Herbarium crafts 🎨

🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ Garden admission applies

Come explore, learn, and connect with the natural world — we’d love to see you there! 🌍💚

Wirral Wildlife Chester Zoo RECORD - Local Environmental Records Centre Wirral Barn Owl Trust

09/08/2026

1 week to go! Get your entries in!!

🌿✨ Join us for our Annual Show at Ness Gardens! ✨🌿

We’re so excited to welcome you all on Sunday 16th August for a day filled with creativity and community spirit in the stunning surroundings at Ness🌸

Whether you’re a grower, baker, crafter, or keen snapper – it’s time to start prepping your entries! With a full day of displays, friendly competition and fantastic prizes this is your chance to shine!

📍 Ness Gardens
📅 16th August

All information , times, classes and how to enter can be found on our website. What's On>Annual Show

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens/whats-on/annual-show/ .en.1509845

Email to register your entries: [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌼

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

Website

https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ness-gardens

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