Markets & Fairs

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience – for further details Click Here

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience will make its debut in the beautiful woodland at Arley Hall & Gardens, Cheshire, U.K. As evening falls, mesmerising lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail for families to enjoy. As visitors make their way through the woodland, and follow the illuminated path, they will discover wonderful surprises, some of their most favourite moments from the Forbidden Forest, and encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, Nifflers – and many more.

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is suitable for the whole family to enjoy and provides a huge amount for fans of all ages to see and do, giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of the wizarding world in a brand-new way. From discovering the wondrous and beautiful forest come to life, enjoying a wide range of delicious food and drinks at a lively and seasonally themed village; to perusing the on-site shop for Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts merchandise to take home – it promises to be a special evening to remember!

The outdoor experience has been created by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators, Thinkwell and their partners Unify and leading entertainment discovery platform Fever.

JANUARY

The Gardens are open everyday this year including New Years Day.

Sunday 16th Wedding Open Day

Come along and see the magnificent Hall set up for a wedding, it can be as grand or as intimate as you would like. Chat to the Arley staff who will be able to answer any questions you may have about any part of your special day. There are various locations at Arley where you can get married, from inside The Hall, in the Gardens in our award winning double herbaceous border or in the historic Cruck Barn, its your choice. You can see them all at this open day.

A selection of our recommended suppliers will be here, each supplier has worked with Arley before and so we know by recommending them you will get an excellent service. If you are not familiar with the format of a wedding ceremony, together with the Cheshire East Registrars you can go through the main points so you will know what to expect.

If you book your special day at Arley with us before the end of January 2022 we will offer current venue hire rates. After January the rates will then rise.

Opening from 10.00am to 3.00pm. No booking necessary, free entry and free parking.

Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd Hall Open

Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). Adult £6, Child (4-16) £2, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £15. No need to book.

PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.

FEBRUARY

Saturday 19th – Sunday 20th Hall Open

Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 3pm (last entry 2.30pm). Adult £6, Child (4-16) £2, Family (2 adults & up to 3 children) £15. No need to book.

PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.

MARCH

Friday 18th – Sunday 20th Galloway Antiques Fair

Galloway Antiques Fair will be taking place at Arley this weekend – for further details Click Here

Saturday 19th Discover Tree Climbing

Be brave and take part in this exciting day at Arley, suitable for young and old! – for further details Click Here

Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th Hall Open

Entry to the Hall will be from 10am – 5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Entry price to be confirmed. No need to book.

PLEASE NOTE: Hall entry is only available as an upgrade after paid garden entry.

Sunday 27th Spring Plant Fair

Organised by Plant Hunter Fairs there will be a good selection of plant nurseries selling plants for every garden – for further details Click Here

APRIL

Monday 11th Arley Gardens Open as Part of NGS

All admission from the gardens being open today goes to the National Gardens Scheme – for further details Click Here

Sunday 17th Discover Tree Climbing

Be brave and take part in this exciting day at Arley, suitable for young and old! – for further details Click Here

MAY

Daily Garden Sculpture Trail

Look out for this exciting trail around the gardens, running until the end of August. Details will be released soon.

JUNE

Saturday 11th Discover Tree Climbing

Be brave and take part in this exciting day at Arley, suitable for young and old! – for further details Click Here

Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th Arley Garden Festival

Plant nurseries, garden accessories, garden tours by Lord Ashbrook, Question Time marquee, schools gardening challenge, countryside marquee, food fair, craft fair, live music and garden entry included. Full details will be released in January

Open 10am – 5pm.

JULY

Saturday 9th NMC Outdoor Charity Concert

Outdoor concert in aid of the Neuro Muscular Centre, Winsford, Cheshire. – for further details Click Here

Thursday 21st Walled Garden Theatre – War of The Worlds

Enjoy an evening of entertainment outside in The Walled Garden as The Pantaloons act out the story of The War of The Worlds. – for further details Click Here

AUGUST

Thursday 18th Walled Garden Theatre – As You Like It

Enjoy an evening of entertainment outside in The Walled Garden as The Lord Chamberlains Men act out the story of As You Like It. – for further details Click Here

Friday – Monday 26th- 29th Geronimo Family Festival

This exciting family festival has every type of entertainment for every age of child, you can camp or glamp, visit for the day or the weekend. – for further details Click Here

SEPTEMBER

Look out for more details of our Antiques Fair, Fairy Tales Day and The Great British Food Festival in September.

OCTOBER

Look out for more details of our Guided Mushroom Walks, Halloween Garden Trails and Wedding Open Day in October.

NOVEMBER

Look out for more details of our Shopping Spectacular in November.

DECEMBER

Friday – Thursday 2nd- 8th Christmas At Arley

The Hall will be decorated with fresh flowers and foliage from the gardens by local florists and colleges. Floral Demonstrations will be taking place as well as wreath making courses. The Gardener’s Kitchen Café will be serving delicious festival food and mulled wine and mince pies will be available.