Walton Hall, Gardens and Games
In Brief. Walton Hall is a Victorian era country house, now owned and run by Warrington District Council. Set in extensive gounds that include lawns, wooded areas and formal gardens, it is possible to visit here for a wander. However, this is largely a municipal park with attached hall, and the target audience certainly includes pre-teens, with a play area, crazy golf and a zoo among the attractions. The hall seems largely to be used for functions. Walton Hall What's Here? Although there is a country house, Walton Hall is primarily visited for its ground, and its grounds are primarily visited by families with kids. The grounds are reasonably extensive, including a wooded area and some formal gardens that were quite colourful in our July visit. These are not as grand or as manicured as at some custom gardens (such as Harrow Carr ) or country houses (such as Brodsworth Hall ), but they are pleasant enough (and free). The formal gardens. For the younger generation, there is a ...