Upon reviewing the state of the pathways in the gardens, we are now open to the public once again. Our closing hours will remain the same as normal, with last admission into the gardens at 4pm. Thank you all for bearing with us while we did our health and safety checks.

This excellent produce is the work of Val Fielder, the creator of Wild Scape-Images as Art. Val is joining us for the exciting first edition of our new venture; the Ness Winter Market. Make sure to make room in your diary for the 16th of February, when it all kicks-off!

Our eagerly anticipated launch of the Ness Winter Market edges ever closer. Our team is brimming with excitement and we would like to say a big thank you to the entire ensemble of fantastic local businesses... facebook.com/NessBotanicGar…

Some fantastic examples of Julie Howarth's enigmatic produce from her venture; Sculpture Culture. We look forward to having you with us on the 16th of February for our first Ness Market!

Painter, printer and ceramicist Gill Ellison is set to grace our stalls on the 16th of February for our first Ness Market. Surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Cheshire, North Wales and the Wirral,... facebook.com/NessBotanicGar…

If you like the idea of talking a stroll through the gardens as one of our informed guides takes you on a journey through the best Snowdrop spots at Ness, then make sure to book a guided walk on the 16th,... facebook.com/NessBotanicGar…

No introduction can do Emma Taylor Johson's work justice. Simply take a look for yourselves and make sure to clear your diaries on the 16th of February so you can see Emma's Wild Garden in the flesh!

The dazzling jewels of Sandra Roberts will be on display and up for sale at our upcoming Ness Market on the 16th of February. It is free to visit and you get to see some fantastic produce, elogantly demonstrated in these images. What else could you want?

Here are some playful creations designed by Nicky Leighton who will be displaying some of these wares on the 16th of February as part of our exciting collection of stalls for the first Ness Market.

This Saturday, we will be welcoming Lisa Luscombe and her fine fragrances into the cornucopia of stalls we have on offer for you. Here are a selection of some of her most pleasant perfumes.

I am extremely pleased to be able to welcome the lovely Sara Bishop to our cadre of fantastic stalls for the 16th of February. Take a look at some of these exquisite examples of Sara's work. Make sure you do not miss out this Saturday. Food, art and everything inbetween!

Don't miss out! Limited places left on our guided Snowdrop and winter walks. Places available on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 February. All walks start at 1pm meeting in the visitor centre and will last around... facebook.com/NessBotanicGar…

Our first Ness Market is in full swing make sure you come down before 3pm and sample some of the delights on offer!

Nex time you visit Ness, take a look round our shop as new items for the home, gifts for special occasions and delicious foods and crafts have arrived.

Unfortunately due to high winds the gardens will be closed until further checks take place around midday today. The Visitor Centre, including the Botanic Kitchen, Ness Shop and Plant Sales area will remain open. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The garden team have completed their midday checks and upon further inspection the gardens have now been deemed safe to reopen to the public, thank you for your patience. Our closing today time will remain 5pm, with last entrance at 4:30pm.

Due to high wind speeds, the gardens will be closed today, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. The Visitor Centre and Botanic Kitchen will remain open.

A special thank you to these three budding poets; Molly Blackwood, Rosanna and Gilbert Blythe and last but by no means least, Adam Benton. Thanks for sending in your spring poems!

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In the words of our botanist, Tim Baxter; Aesculus wangii is a rare type of Horse Chestnut found on the mountainous slopes of Fan Si Pan mountain in Northern Vietnam. The plant at Ness is believed to be the... facebook.com/NessBotanicGar…