THE spectacular gardens at the home of the Duke of Westminster are to be open on two days during the summer holidays.

The Eaton Hall Gardens, located in Eccleston, will be hosting charity open days on July 31 and August 28.

The open days are held on limited occasions each year to raise important funds for local charities.

Tickets are pre-booked only - no tickets are available at the gate on the day. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.

The benefitting charities for the 2022 events are Cheshire Young Carers, Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Kidsbank.

Eaton Hall Gardens extend to 88 acres and have been developed over many years by prominent designers, most recently by Lady Arabella Lennox-Boyd. The gardens have a wide variety of planting, including four formal colour-themed rose gardens and grand colour-themed herbaceous borders.

There is a newly completed hot border design and a stunning bedding scheme in the Dragon Garden. Visitors can also enjoy the walled Kitchen Garden, as well as the wildflower garden and the lake walk.

Finally, the Tea House is filled with roses and herbs and sits perfectly at the end of a short walk past the lake area.

At Eaton Courtyard, visitors can take the opportunity to see Eaton Chapel, with its stained-glass windows by Frederic James Shields, dating back to 1870, the carriage museum and former stables, as well as the family history and exhibition rooms.

The event includes charity fundraising stalls in the Courtyard (cash only), a band playing in the garden and a children's entertainer.

Please note an event ticket must first be purchased in order for any add-on tickets to be valid (ie railway tickets). The Eaton railway is part of the charity garden open day event and not a standalone attraction. Demand for Eaton Railway is expected to be high and all tickets are only available by pre-booking. Anyone who has previously enjoyed a ride on the railway is advised to consider leaving tickets for those who have not yet had the opportunity.

The gates open for parking at 10am and the event runs from 10.15am-5pm. Last entry into the event car park is 4pm. Access is via Belgrave Gate/Aldford/Eccleston Gates. (Coaches via Belgrave Gate B5445 Wrexham Road CH4 9DJ only).

There will be free parking, with new car parking areas in a different location – stewards will be directing visitors. Accessible parking is on grass.

Open on the day will be Eaton Hall Gardens and the courtyard, but Eaton Hall itself is a private home and not open to the public.

Toilet facilities are available at the Courtyard and additionally in the gardens.

Free hire of mobility equipment is subject to availability and must be pre-booked with your event tickets. If mobility equipment is fully booked, it will be necessary for visitors to bring their own equipment if required.

A free map and information about the gardens is provided on arrival.

Picnics are welcome. Please bring rugs/seating and take refuse home or use the bins provided.

Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a short lead and under close control . Please clean up after your dog. No dogs are permitted in the covered courtyard except assistance dogs.

To book tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eaton-hall-gardens-charity-open-day-tickets-308591705097