Guided Bluebell Walks
Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd & Monday 4th May 2026
Walks will take place at 11am & 2pm.
Enjoy huge carpets of bluebells, birdsong and many other wild flowers in the magnificent Big Wood which is a private wood at Arley and is not normally open to visitors. Your guide will be an experienced bluebell tour guide who has been part of the estate for many years.
Walks last approx. an hour and a half on footpaths through the woods, visitors are advised to wear suitable footwear. Dogs are welcome on a lead.
Also as part of your exclusive guided walk you can visit the Gardens (normally £13) and enjoy free parking (normally £4).
Booking essential.
Adult £25.00
Child (4-16) £10.00
Annual Pass Holders £8.00
PLEASE NOTE: tickets cannot be replaced or exchanged if lost and are non-refundable.
The Great British Food Festival
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May 2026
The nation's favourite food festival is back in 2026 with great food and drink at some of the country's most treasured locations. GBFF offers a chance for foodies, friends and family to come together for a special day out. THE PERFECT FOODIE DAY OUT!! We make sure children are blissfully amused and the dog has fun too!
Hall Open
Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May 2026
Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Adult £8.00, Child (4-16) £4, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £22. No need to book, but pre-booked tickets at a discounted rate are available using the Buy Tickets link above.
PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.
On Monday 25th at 11am & 2pm listen to Zak Gowing, a 19-year-old DipLCM qualified pianist who has performed at some of the North West's most prestigious venues, private events, and residencies.
Formally trained to concert grade through the London College of Music, he brings over a decade of performance experience to every occasion — from elegant background piano at fine dining restaurants to high-energy sets that get rooms on their feet.
Specialising in a unique hybrid format — from classical and contemporary pop through to live house music — a combination unoccupied in the North West market.
Live At Arley - Outdoor Concerts
Friday 15th May 2026 - Mega Y2K
Saturday 16th May 2026 - Back To Boogie
Sunday 17th May 2026 - Glam Rock
Mega Y2K - It’s time to relive the golden age of the late 90s and early 00s with a line-up packed full of nostalgic bangers.
✨ ADAM RICKETT
✨ JANUARY BUTLER as Celine Dion
✨ BOYZ BEYOND - Tribute to Backstreet Boys, Five & Blue
Back To Boogie - A glittering celebration of disco, funk and soul featuring iconic 80s superstars:
✨ IMAGINATION ft. Leee John
✨ 5 STAR / Denise Pearson
✨ THE REAL THING
✨ JAKI GRAHAM
✨ ROMINA JOHNSON
✨ LIVIN JOY
Glam Rock - Dig out the flares and platform boots for a day of stomping 70s rock anthems from the original glittering superstars:
🎸 BAY CITY ROLLERS ft. Stuart “Woody” Wood
🎸 MUD ft. Ray Stiles & Rob Davies
🎸 TOTAL REX (Support Act)
Tickets, VIP Passes & Gazebo Pitches are available to purchase now using the link below.
NGS - The Old Parsonage
Sunday 24th & Monday 25th May 2026
This 2 acre garden is in an attractive and secretive rural setting in a secluded part of the Arley Estate, with ancient yew hedges, herbaceous and mixed borders, shrub roses and climbers leading to a woodland garden and unfenced pond with gunnera and water plants. Rhododendrons, azaleas, meconopsis and cardiocrinum are among the interesting and unusual trees which can be found in this garden.
Dogs welcome on a lead.
Adult £6, Children (4-16) free.
The garden will be open from 2pm - 5pm both days.
Home made cakes and tea & coffee will be available to purchase.