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, islands, 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.

Parks and open spaces in Cheshire

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Name Image Location Type Notes Refs
Astbury Mere Country Park   West Heath, Congleton Country park, lake Country park surrounding a fishing and boating lake, with grassland and woodland, on the site of a former sand quarry [1]
Bickerton Hill   Bickerton Hills Two 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 Park   Birchwood Urban park Grassland, woodland, sports pitches [3]
Burton Mere Wetlands   Dee Estuary RSPB reserve Managed by the RSPB as a reserve for birdlife
The Carrs Park   Wilmslow Urban park Along the banks of the River Bollin
Castle Park   Frodsham Urban park In the grounds of Castle Park House
Countess of Chester Country Park   Chester Country park Adjacent to the Countess of Chester Hospital [4]
Delamere Forest   Delamere Woodlands and lakes Open forest around Blakemere Moss (lake) [5]
Dutton Locks   Dutton Historic canal locks Green spaces along the towpath of the River Weaver and at the canal locks
Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden   Warrington Walled garden Ponds, garden and glasshouses
Grosvenor Park   Chester Urban park Victorian park including Billy Hobby's Well, three medieval arches, a café, miniature railway and a rockery [6]
Helsby Hill   Helsby Hill Managed by the National Trust, overlooking the town
Lindow Common   Wilmslow Heathland Local nature reserve and SSSI, managed by Cheshire East Council
Lindow Moss   Wilmslow Peat bog Partly owned by Cheshire Wildlife Trust
Lymm Dam   Lymm Lake Lake, woodland and open spaces
Macclesfield Forest   Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough Woodland Woodland, 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 Park   Northwich Country park Woodland and open spaces
Moore Nature Reserve   Moore Local nature reserve Lakes for birdwatching and walking routes [8]
Mount Manisty   Ellesmere Port Mound Uninhabited area
Ness Botanic Gardens   Ness Botanic gardens Specimen trees and flowers [9]
Northwich Woodlands   Northwich Various A number of different open spaces
Orford Park Warrington Urban park Former grounds of Orford Hall, with pond and sports pitches [10]
Paddington Meadows   Warrington Local nature reserve Along the banks of the River Mersey [11]
Phoenix Park   Runcorn Urban park Woodland, canal and open spaces [12]
Queens Park   Crewe Urban park Grade II* listed
Risley Moss   Warrington Peat bog Nature reserve and bird watching
Rivacre Valley   Ellesmere Port Local nature reserve Woodland and meadow [13]
Rixton Clay Pits   Hollins Green Pools Former clay pits, with ponds, grassland, scrub, woodland; part is an SSSI and local nature reserve [14]
Sankey Valley Park   Warrington Canal Linear park, following Sankey Brook and Sankey Canal [15]
Shakerley Mere   Allostock Lake Former gravel pit with circular walk
Sound Heath   Sound Heathland, ponds Common with heathland, woodland and ponds; SSSI and local nature reserve [16]
Spike Island   Widnes Park Open parkland with industrial archaeological history and a canal [17]
Stanlow Island   Ellesmere Port Island Became an island during construction of the Manchester Ship Canal. Occupied until the 1990s when the locals left due to isolation and the hazards of living near the refinery. Remains of Stanlow Abbey on site.
Tatton Park   Knutsford Parkland The parkland associated with Tatton Hall, freely accessible, entry to the house, gardens or car park requires a fee
Tegg's Nose Country Park   near Macclesfield Country park Hill, meadow, moorland, woodland, reservoirs; display of historical quarrying equipment [18]
Town Park   Runcorn Urban park Green space with dry ski slope
Victoria Park   Widnes Urban park Main urban park with listed war memorial pillar [19]
Victoria Park   Warrington Urban park On the banks of the River Mersey with athletics stadium
Walton Hall   Warrington Park and formal gardens With zoo, events and leisure activities
Walton Lea Walled Garden   Warrington Walled garden Managed by a charity
Whitby Park   Ellesmere Port Urban park Premier park in the town [20]
Wigg Island   Runcorn Park and nature reserve Walking, nature and bird hides
Whitegate Way   Whitegate Footpath Walking and cycling path on disused railway line
Woolston Park Warrington Park Grassland, playing fields, brook
Wybunbury Moss   Wybunbury Peat bog National Nature Reserve with permitted path access; owned and managed by Natural England


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References

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  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. ^ "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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 August 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  8. ^ "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. ^ "Parks and recreation grounds - Paddington Meadows". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  12. ^ "Parks & Allotments". www3.halton.gov.uk.
  13. ^ "Rivacre Valley - Your Ellesmere Port". Cheshire West and Cheshire Council. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  14. ^ "Rixton Claypits Local Nature Reserve". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 5 June 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2012.
  15. ^ "Sankey Valley Park". Warrington Borough Council. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
  16. ^ "Sound Heath SSSI". Natural England. Retrieved 14 May 2019.
  17. ^ "Spike Island | Visit Halton".
  18. ^ "Country Parks: Tegg's Nose Walks". Cheshire County Council. Archived from the original on 27 November 2007. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  19. ^ "Parks, Allotments and Bowling Greens: Find Out More".
  20. ^ "Whitby Park - Your Ellesmere Port". ellesmereport.yourwestcheshire.co.uk.