Gardens · North West England
Terraced Gardens
In or near Haigh.
Terraced Gardens — a garden in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Terraced Gardens is a garden located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Rivington Terraced Gardens is a historic park and garden designed primarily by Thomas Mawson for Lord Leverhulme between 1906 and 1922. The gardens feature a variety of landscapes, including formal areas with open lawns and lakes, as well as a Japanese-style garden, showcasing the artistic collaboration of notable designers.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Terraced Gardens is a garden located in North-West England. It features a series of landscaped terraces that provide an elevated view of the surrounding area. The design and layout reflect the historical significance of garden architecture in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6212, -2.5472
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Rivington
- Postcode
- BL6 7SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Blackrod — 3.7 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1834374911 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terraced Gardens?
- Terraced Gardens is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL6 7SA), in the parish of Rivington.
- What is Terraced Gardens?
- Terraced Gardens — a garden in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Terraced Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL6 7SA.
- Is Terraced Gardens a protected site?
- Yes — Terraced Gardens is part of the West Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Terraced Gardens?
- The nearest railway station is Blackrod, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL6 7SA.