Worsley New Hall

Worsley New Hall is a Victorian-era mansion in Salford featuring a three-story structure with symmetrical design. The building comprises a main block, family wing, servant wing, and tower, all constructed from local Hollington stone.

Construction was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere, and completed in 1846 by architect Edward Blore. Following World War I, when the residence served as a hospital, it later changed hands and eventually became a public garden.

The royal connection of the residence draws visitors interested in Victorian era. The place hosted several notable visits by the English nobility and society during the 19th century.

The site today operates as RHS Garden Bridgewater, extensively renovated by the Royal Horticultural Society and opened to visitors from 2021 onward. Those interested in exploring the former mansion's history alongside the contemporary garden layout can experience both elements together.

During a visit, a member of the royal family planted a North American giant redwood tree that still grows on the grounds today. This tree remains one of the few tangible reminders from the mansion's earlier period.

Location: Salford

GPS coordinates: 53.49990,-2.39880

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56