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Whether visiting relatives, on business or taking a break, you must not miss the gardens at The Ridges. Situated 1 ½ miles from Chorley town centre on the way to Rivington, the Georgian house is set in approximately 3 ½ acres of sheltered gardens.
We are gradually restoring the gardens and including a new feature each year.
Originally a cotton mill owner’s house the once walled kitchen garden is now full of perennial herbaceous borders and perfumed rambling roses, scrambling through some of the original fruit trees, giving a cottage style garden.
The more formal garden is found through a living arch opening up onto a large formal lawn, surrounded by natural woodland and rhododendrons.
There are new beds, which are planted with shrubs and trees, contrasting against an original copper beech and holly trees.
Features include lawns, patios, arches, water features and scented areas.
The latest feature is restoring a small woodland area, being planted with shade loving plants and bulbs.