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The Bird Hide at Marbury

[edit] Overview

Stroll through splendid woodlands carpeted with bluebells in the springtime, or relax under the shade of the lime avenues. Wander along the mere with splendid views over the water to the church at Great Budworth, or explore the arboretum and community orchard. Children will enjoy the play area, close to the picnic area.

Marbury has 2 bird hides, one on the mere (Budworth Mere), and one in the woodland. both are well serviced, and stocked with food hangers, and attract a large variety of birds.

[edit] Birds

[edit] Notable Species

Reed Buntings, Long tailed tits, Nuthatches, Great Crested Grebes.

[edit] Rarities

Lesser Spotted Woodpecker, Bittern.

[edit] Check-list

Birds you can see here include:

To do

[edit] Other Wildlife

Grey Squirrels, Rabbits, Foxes, Water voles, stoats.

[edit] Site Information

Photo by navman
Marbury Lake

[edit] History and Use

Many of the features of the Country Park, including the lime avenues and the arboretum, are a legacy of the days when Marbury was a grand estate. The last hall, built in the 1850s, was a fine looking house modelled on the French chateau at Fontainebleu, with an imposing carriage drive entrance.

[edit] Areas of Interest

To do

[edit] Access and Facilities

Accessibility:

There is a well-surfaced network of paths around the park. Many of these, particularly around the more formal areas of the park, are suitable for prams and wheelchairs. There are also plenty of seats along the way.

[edit] Contact Details

Marbury Country Park: 01606 77741 Comberbach, Northwich CW9 6AT Email: marbury@cheshire.gov.uk

[edit] Car Park Opening Times

Marbury Park is always 'open' but the car park closes at the following times :-

Car park open: 9.00am - 8.00pm in summer (1st April - 30th September) 9.00am - 5.00pm in winter (1st October - 31st March) Out of hours parking also available Charges: 1 hour - 50p. Over 1 hour - £1.50 Orange badge holders free. Permits available, contact 01244 973175,Pam Rutherford.

The parking permits are £25 a year and allow parking at Marbury, and the Witton Flashes car park.

[edit] How to get there

By car - the park is signed from junction 10 of the M56 and Northwich town centre.

[edit] References

Information from: Discover Cheshire Gardens

[edit] External Links

• Enjoy England: Marbury Country Park
• Marbury Country Park on Street Map