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Eaton Hall

The Grosvenor Estate
Eccleston
Chester
CH4 9ET
01244 684 400
www.eatonestate.co.uk

The Gardens at Eaton Hall, the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, have been opened to the public at certain times each year since 1845.

Home of His Grace the Duke of Westminster
Eaton Estate Web Site http://www.eatonestate.co.uk
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Eaton Hall

Eaton Hall is the private home to the Duke of Westminster, one of the wealthiest men in the country. Eaton Hall is set in a massive estate and is located a few miles south of Chester on the old Wrexham Road. The Duke of Westminster owns large parts of London and Chester.
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The Clock Tower
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The Stables
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The Chapel and Shell Grotto
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The walkway and Wall
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Other buildings in the gardens
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The Gardens

Visitors are allowed into the gardens of Eaton Hall once a year on bank holidays.
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The Statues

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The Centre Feature

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The Lake

To the end of the Gardens there is a large lake.
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A Statue of Mercury in the Gardens.
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The Boughton Altar

In Roman times Boughton was well outside the Roman Fortress. A number of Roman cremation urns have been discovered dotted throughout the area. Suggesting that the three Roman Roads that converged in the area may have had burials and cremations along them. The most surprising find to come from Boughton was a large Roman Altar standing almost four feet high. It was discovered by workmen in 1821 toppled over almost in situ in a field now lost called 'the Daniels'. This was thought to be located somewhere behind the Cherry Orchard Pub. The altar was damaged by pickaxe before it was discovered what it was. The altar marked the position of the well head for the springs for the Roman Fortress. And is dedicated to the 'Nymphs and fountains of the twentieth legion (Valeria Vitrix)'. The inscription is on both sides and it was designed to be seen from two viewpoints.

The altar was purchased privately be the Duke of Westminster. And is now in the private grounds of Eaton Hall.

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Eaton Hall Garden Open Days

2023 TBA

Eaton Hall Open Days
Eaton Hall Gardens Open Days
All events run from 10.30am to 5pm
Adults £6 Children £1.50
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Eaton Hall Garden Open Days. Eaton Hall Gardens are open to the public four times a year in order to raise funds for local charities.

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(Gates open at 10am for parking only and last admission at 4.30pm)

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