Poulton Hall

Why visit Poulton Hall?

The parkland consists of a 3.5 acre wildflower meadow enclosed by nearly 400 metres of nine species hedgerow, which links four copses to make a wildlife corridor between two areas of woodland.

The walled gardens were established by Rector Thomas in the mid-nineteenth century, in the popular Victorian “gardenesque” style, The entrance to the walled gardens is intended to make you think you are entering a world of make-believe.

Roger Lancelyn Green’s works, and those of his friends such as C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien, have introduced generations of children (and adults) to imaginary lands and marvellous adventures.

In the Oriental Garden the volunteers have been influenced by the ancient traditions of Shinto and Zen gardens and inspired to create their interpretation.

Your visit helps people in crisis

The Red Cross helps people in the UK and across the world get the support they need in an emergency. With Open Gardens, you'll be raising funds for this important work.