RHS Garden Bridgewater

RHS Garden Bridgewater is a botanical garden in Salford covering over 154 acres with diverse plant collections and natural landscapes. The site includes a Victorian walled garden, specialized garden sections with plants from different regions, and woodland areas designed for different types of visitors.

The site was once Worsley New Hall, a Gothic mansion with formal gardens built between 1840 and 1845 for the Earl of Ellesmere. The estate was later transformed into a public botanical garden to make plant collections and natural landscapes accessible to visitors.

The Chinese Streamside Garden shows how British and Chinese approaches to gardening meet in a woodland setting. You can walk through both styles and notice the differences in how they use water and plants.

You can visit from 10 AM to 4 PM most days, though hours may vary with the seasons. The site has paths for different abilities, from easy walks through gardens to longer strolls through woodland areas.

The Paradise Garden displays Mediterranean and Asian plants that would not normally grow in this region. A special area called Woodland Play lets children explore nature through structures built from natural materials.

Location: Salford

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Royal Horticultural Society

Address: Occupation Road

Phone: +441615036100

Email: bridgewater@rhs.org.uk

Website: https://rhs.org.uk/gardens/bridgewater

GPS coordinates: 53.50025,-2.39863

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41