List of parks and open spaces in Cheshire

This is a list of parks and open spaces in the ceremonial county of Cheshire. It includes urban parks, country parks, woodlands, commons, lakes, walking trails, local nature reserves and other green spaces that are open to the public. Small neighbourhood parks and pocket parks are not included.

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

Parks and open spaces in Cheshire
Name Image Location Type Notes Refs
Astbury Mere Country ParkWest Heath, CongletonCountry park, lakeCountry park surrounding a fishing and boating lake, with grassland and woodland, on the site of a former sand quarry[1]
Bickerton HillBickertonHillsTwo hills, lowland heath and woodland; includes an Iron Age hill fort, Maiden Castle. Falls within an Area of Special County Value and parts are Sites of Special Scientific Interest; much of the southern hill is managed by the National Trust[2]
Birchwood Forest ParkBirchwoodUrban parkGrassland, woodland, sports pitches[3]
Burton Mere WetlandsDee EstuaryRSPB reserveManaged by the RSPB as a reserve for birdlife
The Carrs ParkWilmslowUrban parkAlong the banks of the River Bollin
Castle ParkFrodshamUrban parkIn the grounds of Castle Park House
Countess of Chester Country ParkChesterCountry parkAdjacent to the Countess of Chester Hospital[4]
Delamere ForestDelamereWoodlands and lakesOpen forest around Blakemere Moss (lake)[5]
Dutton LocksDuttonHistoric canal locksGreen spaces along the towpath of the River Weaver and at the canal locks
Grappenhall Heys Walled GardenWarringtonWalled gardenPonds, garden and glasshouses
Grosvenor ParkChesterUrban parkVictorian park including Billy Hobby's Well, three medieval arches, a café, miniature railway and a rockery[6]
Helsby HillHelsbyHillManaged by the National Trust, overlooking the town
Lindow CommonWilmslowHeathlandLocal nature reserve and SSSI, managed by Cheshire East Council
Lindow MossWilmslowPeat bogPartly owned by Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Lymm DamLymmLakeLake, woodland and open spaces
Macclesfield ForestMacclesfield Forest and WildboarcloughWoodlandWoodland, plantation and two reservoirs. Parts are a nature reserve and a Site of Biological Importance, and two-thirds falls within the Peak District[7]
Marbury Country ParkNorthwichCountry parkWoodland and open spaces
Moore Nature ReserveMooreLocal nature reserveLakes for birdwatching and walking routes[8]
Ness Botanic GardensNessBotanic gardensSpecimen trees and flowers[9]
Northwich WoodlandsNorthwichVariousA number of different open spaces
Orford ParkWarringtonUrban parkFormer grounds of Orford Hall, with pond and sports pitches[10]
Paddington MeadowsWarringtonLocal nature reserveAlong the banks of the River Mersey[11]
Phoenix ParkRuncornUrban parkWoodland, canal and open spaces[12]
Queens ParkCreweUrban parkGrade II* listed
Risley MossWarringtonPeat bogNature reserve and bird watching
Rixton Clay PitsHollins GreenPoolsFormer clay pits, with ponds, grassland, scrub, woodland; part is an SSSI and local nature reserve[13]
Sankey Valley ParkWarringtonCanalLinear park, following Sankey Brook and Sankey Canal[14]
Shakerley MereAllostockLakeFormer gravel pit with circular walk
Sound HeathSoundHeathland, pondsCommon with heathland, woodland and ponds; SSSI and local nature reserve[15]
Spike IslandWidnesParkOpen parkland with industrial archaeological history and a canal[16]
Tatton ParkKnutsfordParklandThe parkland associated with Tatton Hall, freely accessible, entry to the house, gardens or car park requires a fee
Tegg's Nose Country Parknear MacclesfieldCountry parkHill, meadow, moorland, woodland, reservoirs; display of historical quarrying equipment[17]
Town ParkRuncornUrban parkGreen space with dry ski slope
Victoria ParkWidnesUrban parkMain urban park with listed war memorial pillar[18]
Victoria ParkWarringtonUrban parkOn the banks of the River Mersey with athletics stadium
Walton HallWarringtonPark and formal gardensWith zoo, events and leisure activities
Walton Lea Walled GardenWarringtonWalled gardenManaged by a charity
Whitby ParkEllesmere PortUrban parkPremier park in the town[19]
Wigg IslandRuncornPark and nature reserveWalking, nature and bird hides
Whitegate WayWhitegateFootpathWalking and cycling path on disused railway line
Woolston ParkWarringtonParkGrassland, playing fields, brook
Wybunbury MossWybunburyPeat bogNational Nature Reserve with permitted path access; owned and managed by Natural England

See also

References
  1. Activities and information About Astbury Mere Country Park, Cheshire East, retrieved 13 May 2019
  2. "Explore the diverse landscape of Bickerton Hill". National Trust. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  3. "Birchwood Forest Park". Warrington Borough Council. 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  4. "Countess of Chester Country Park".
  5. https://www.forestryengland.uk/delamere-forest
  6. Historic England, "Grosvenor Park, Chester (1001577)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 2 September 2013
  7. "Welcome to Macclesfield Forest" (PDF). Peak District National Park. 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  8. https://www.fccenvironment.co.uk/waste-processing/landfill/arpley-landfill/moore-nature-reserve/
  9. "Ness Botanic Gardens". University of Liverpool. Retrieved 12 May 2019.
  10. "Local amenities - Orford Park". Warrington Borough Council. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  11. https://www.warrington.gov.uk/directory-record/3912/paddington_meadows
  12. "Parks & Allotments". www3.halton.gov.uk.
  13. "Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  14. "Sankey Valley Park". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  15. "Sound Heath SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  16. http://visit.halton.me/project/spike-island/
  17. "Country Parks: Tegg's Nose Walks". Cheshire County Council. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  18. https://www3.halton.gov.uk/Pages/libraries/parks.aspx
  19. "Whitby Park - Your Ellesmere Port". ellesmereport.yourwestcheshire.co.uk.
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