
Wilmslow Wells for Africa Gardens Day
Saturday 27th June 2026
10:30 – 4:30
Where to buy tickets
Advance tickets £12 available now at:
- Shan 01625 520193 or 07821 459593
- Chelsea Flowers, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow
- The Potting Shed, Alderley Edge
- Primrose Cottage Nursery, Styal
- Jenny Morris Bridge
Tickets on the day £15 from any garden
About the day
- 19 beautiful gardens to visit
- Tea, coffee, scones & cakes at many gardens
- Plants for sale at some gardens
- Gardens description & map
- Toilets available at some gardens
- Prize draw
- Children go free
- NO dogs please

About Us
A direct-action charity run by volunteers, working through trusted contacts in Britain and Africa. Helping to improve life in drought-stricken areas of Africa by providing clean water, hygiene and sanitation.
Since 1984:
- Over £1.86 million raised
- 410 projects funded
- 20 different African countries
- Over 770,000 people helped
- 99.3% of all money raised goes directly into projects as Wilmslow Wells is totally run by volunteers


- Rosemary and Malcolm Pike – Withenlee Farm, Oak Road, Prestbury, SK10 4QA (east side of Oak Road between its junctions with Withinlee Road and Chelford Road) A stream runs through this one-acre garden and into woodland. There are formal courtyard areas, less formal undulating lawns and well stocked borders. A woodland walk along paths and bridges is for the sure footed only. Tea and cakes here. Access through the field gate to the south on Oak Road. Park on Oak Road.
- Janette and Paul Hopkin – Longcroft, Oak Road, Mottram St Andrew, SK10 4RA (west side of Oak Road 500m south of village centre) One and a half acres of garden to explore or just sit and enjoy the views. This colourful, romantic garden has formal and informal areas with exuberant roses, shrubs, a small silver birch copse, many perennials, wild flower areas with ponds and a vegetable garden. Hard work for wheelchairs but no steps. Park on the road opposite the house.
Peter Woollam – Hough Garden, Hough Lane, Alderley Edge, SK9 7JE A half-acre organic ornamental kitchen garden with over 200 edible varieties. Many wood and willow structures made by Peter. This garden has been featured in national garden magazines.
Meriel and John Currie – 23 Green Villa Park, Wilmslow, SK9 6EJ An interesting 1/3rd acre garden divided by a stream with a bog garden border, a goldfish pond, herbaceous plants, rose, hosta and vegetable beds. Plants and cakes for sale including vegan options.
Richard and Bethan Weston – 36 The Circuit, Wilmslow, SK9 6DB Step into a miniature world of steam at the home of the Wilmslow and Lindow Light Railway. This enchanting 16mm narrow-gauge railway brings the magic to life with a variety of trains passing through stations and a model village with several replica buildings. Refreshments available including ice lollies for small and big kids.
Shirley Baulkwill – The Firs, 14 Nursery Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5JQ A summerhouse provides a restful focal point to this densely planted garden packed full of unusual shrubs, trees and perennials. On the patios, cleverly grouped pots provide a display of their own. - Ruth and Mike Clark – 33 Hawthorn Avenue, Wilmslow, SK9 5BR Tucked away in a corner plot, this informal, wildlife friendly garden is full of treasures. It boasts a collection of acers, a trio of multi-stemmed silver birches, overflowing borders and clematis arches leading to a fruit, vegetable & cut flower patch. Plants for sale.
- Frances and Peter Trainer – 50A Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5DQ With views out to The Carrs through mature woodland, there are many different areas to this sloping garden which has a variety of shrubs (including several maple varieties), roses, perennials and bulbs. There are also two ponds with associated bog plants.
Carys and David Cash – 61 Hawthorn Lane, Wilmslow, SK9 5DQ The three levels of this garden are linked by a flowing lawn flanked by well stocked herbaceous borders, a tulip tree, a fernery and a modern greenhouse with attached cold frame. Following removal of a large tree last autumn, one side has been replanned and planted. Tea and homemade cakes. Plants for sale.- Maxine Drabble – 1A Broad Walk, Wilmslow, SK9 5PJ A delightful garden in an awkwardly shaped plot originally designed for shade. The back garden is in a contemporary urban style while the front is more traditional. Planted with climbing roses, clematis and herbaceous perennials. Some shallow steps. Bacon rolls and refreshments all day.
- Patrick and Suzie Nicholls – 24 Broadwalk, Wilmslow, SK9 5PL A variety of gardening delights, choice and colour including three small greenhouses (one dedicated to cacti and one to succulents), two small ponds, two rose gardens, fruit trees, an herbaceous border, hostas and several raised beds with flowers and vegetables.
Jill and Christopher Dodson – 17 Carrwood Road, Wilmslow, SK9 5DJ A typical Pownall Park garden with shady borders, mature shrubs of varied coloured foliage, a sunny herbaceous border and a greenhouse. Many plants grown from seed.
Tress and Peter Attwell – 31 Adlington Road, Wilmslow, SK9 2BJ A one-acre garden comprising herbaceous borders around the lawn with a pond and a rose and clematis covered pergola leading to a vegetable plot with a greenhouse. There is an interesting newly created dead hedge and pyramid home for insects etc. at the end of the garden.
Jill and Steven Kimber – Well House, Dean Row Road, Wilmslow, SK9 2BU After a break of over two years for a building project, we are very happy to be sharing the garden again. It is now tended with new gentle hands adjusting to ever more changing climate conditions with one or two new features. Tea and homemade cakes. Parking will be available at the Unitarian Chapel on Chapel Lane (not the Unicorn as previously). Access will be through the single gate on Dean Row as before.- Angela Harding – 28 Handforth Road, Handforth, SK9 2LU A lovely garden with views to Kinder Scout and Lyme Park. There are herbaceous borders, a new large raised bed for vegetables, shrubs and a working greenhouse. Park opposite in Oaklands Close.
- Wilmslow Community Market Garden, Oakenclough Family Hub, Colshaw Drive, SK9 2PZ. The Community Garden draws in all sorts of people – refugees, job seekers, retired folk, and many children and parents. They learn to grow food (and some flowers) locally. Come and see what you could grow and be inspired differently. RHS awards show we are doing some things very well! Toilet available.
Jonathan & Anna Meadmore – Orchard House, 104 Lacey Green, Wilmslow, SK9 4BN When we moved here, the front garden was landscaped but the rear was a wilderness. Over time, we have developed a shrub border and in the old orchard there are beehives, a fruit cage, raised vegetable beds, a Finnish swing a pond AND a tree house!- Melanie and Barry Davy – Brook Cottage, Church Road, Handforth, SK9 3LT A plantaholics paradise, the garden has three distinct zones; a woodland area with hydrangeas, 30+ types of fern and other shade loving plants; herbaceous borders; and a container garden with 40+ hosta varieties interspersed with day lilies. This garden has opened for the NGS and featured in the RHS ‘The Garden’ magazine.
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Jino and Sathi Sukumar – Woodend House, Woodend, Styal, SK9 4HF An informal, natural garden with mature trees, shrubs and a variety of hostas. A woodland walk offers interest for wildlife enthusiasts while a large pond at the heart of the garden supports water plants and visiting wildlife. Parking is available and will be directed at the entrance.
Indicates that part or all the garden is suitable for wheelchairs (may require some access across grass). Dogs are not to be taken into the gardens and only flat-heeled shoes worn. Neither the garden owners nor Wilmslow Wells for Africa can accept liability for accidents occurring in or around the gardens. Please take care!
Thanks to our many local supporters including:
- Print force, Bury, for printing tickets & trifles
- Chelsea Flowers, Chapel Lane, Wilmslow
- The Potting Shed, London Road, Alderley Edge
- Primrose Cottage Nursery, Styal
- Parkers Garden Centre, Mottram
- Lavinia Home & Garden, Alderley Edge
