[@]The RHS Bridgewater Garden

A Garden with real heart in Salford

Published: Guide No.18 - August '23

Welcoming, relaxed, nurturing are just a few words that describe RHS Garden Bridgewater – 154 acres of glorious gardens set in Salford’s historical landscape.

As one of our newest gardens, RHS Bridgewater continues to evolve with help from award-winning designers and the local community.

The contemporary Worsley Welcome Garden greets everyone with its architectural topiary and lush seasonal planting. And from here on, it’s up to you what you discover next.

Step inside the walls of the Paradise Garden with its awe-inspiring blend of Mediterranean and Asiatic planting. Treat your senses to the abundant Kitchen Garden. Or follow the winding paths of the new jewel border of the Chinese Streamside Garden.

And for the young at heart, no visit could be complete without exploring our natural play areas, set within our shaded woodland.

Hive of Activity

RHS Bridgewater is alive with year-round events. With something to do every school holiday, learn a new skill at one of our half-term workshops like Sow Awesome.

Tempt your taste buds at our Festival of Flavours (September).

Watch winter sparkle with our Glow illuminations, and don’t miss all our horticultural talks, fairs and exhibitions.

Taste Sensations

When visiting our gardens, why not treat your taste buds too? The Bridgewater Café is perfect for seasonal produce grown here, as well as locally-sourced delights.

The Garden Cottage Shepherd’s Hut serves hot and cold drinks, and delicious cakes and you can enjoy a freshly-baked pizza at the Stables Café with relaxed dining inside and out.

Green Shopping

We’ve got plants galore for big or small gardens and indoors.

Over eighty percent of our plants are sourced from UK growers and nurseries, we offer a 5-year guarantee on hardy plants, and all our bagged compost is peat-free.

In our shop, discover RHS Exclusive Collections, local artisan produce, horticultural books and sustainable homeware.

Discover the Garden

9 miles from Manchester City Centre. From the M60, leave at junction 13 for the A575/A572 exit to Worsley/Leigh/Swinton, then follow signs to the A572 Leigh Road.

From the A580 East Lancs Road (southbound), turn left onto Ellenbrook Road and then left onto Leigh Road (A572).