Walkden Gardens — Attraction in Trafford

The Walken Gardens is not only a charming garden for the Wisteria goers but it is also a picnic place for family gatherings on holidays.

The particular design of the garden is a mysterious maze giving you a challenge on the lawns walking through to find your way out.

When entering the Gardens, people are firstly greeted by the "Dovecote" standing solemly before your sight.

Walking along the lawns of the maze, you can find an arch built for the wiseria plants climbing on it , red maples to attract your eye-sight, types of butterflies and bees dancing among the flower blossoms.

People are hardly to find a garden like Walken Gardens because there are spacious squares designed inside the maze for families to bring their children for a picnic here.

It is a pity that most of the wisteria blossms had fallen when I have visited. There are still some strings of them hanging down overhead from the brim of the arch.

Wisteria goers can have a good view in the early May...

Always wanted to pay a visit to this gem but never found the time, but easily found it after using Google maps. Finally I did and I was quite surprised how lovely the place is and isn't that far from Sale tram stop. Didn't know what to expect, therefore kept an open mind. Ideal place to relax on a sunny day or want abit of calm. Loved the Japanese garden, also finding themed wooden post. In addition the variety of plants the gardens had. I would recommend at least one visit, but I would...

Hidden away, never previously visited, a jewel of a garden. Totally unexpected this garden occupies only a small area but crams an awful lot in. Superb use of hedging makes the most of the limited space, and I can't wait to visit again in the summer. A great mix of hard landscaping and planting, well worth a visit. Note, unfortunately all dogs must be kept on the lead. Pity really as my Labrador would have loved to have had a proper...