Astbury Mere Country Park

Sandy Lane,
Off A34 Newcastle Road
Congleton
Cheshire
CW12 4FR

Grid reference: SJ846627
Email: astbury@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Phone: 01260 297237
Site Ranger: Matthew Axford

Map location

Opening hours

The Visitor Centre is open daily from 9.00am - 5.00pm. The car park opening hours vary during the year please contact the Ranger for further information.

Social distancing at countryside sites

When visiting our countryside sites follow social distancing guidelines and maintain a distance of 2 metres from anyone outside your household. Additional guidance can be found on the Government website (link opens in new window)

Activities

Parkrun
Educational visits
Orienteering course
Guided walks and events (see Ranger event pages)
Dog walking
Watersports on the lake are managed by Peak Pursuits
Astbury Mere lake and the immediate bank sides are owned by Stoke on Trent Angling Society
walks and wildlife south of Congleton (PDF, 4MB)

Facilities

Pay and Display Car Park
Visitor Centre (includes displays on the park and local information on green issues)
Meeting room available for hire
All weather paths (3.2km/ 2 miles)
Explorer Trail - Kids trail guide available in the visitor centre
Panoramic views over Astbury Mere
On site Café - GG’s Coffee hub serving teas, coffees, ice cream snacks, etc. Winter Opening Hours: Sunday to Friday 10.00 - 16.00 Saturday 09.00 - 16.00. Summer Opening Hours: Sunday to Friday 10.00 - 17.30 Saturday 09.00 - 17.30
Community Orchard
Keep Britain Tidy Eco Centre

About Astbury Mere Country Park

Astbury Mere Country Park is owned by the charity Astbury Mere Trust and achieved an 'Outstanding' award from the RHS in the Its Your Neighbourhood category in 2017. The park is managed on the Trust’s behalf by Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service. Free pedestrian access. Car parking charges apply.

Visitors are encouraged to make a donation towards the upkeep of the park via the donation posts located in the main car park.

For more information about the history and the running of the park please see our Activities and Information page.

For news and updates on the park visit the Astbury Mere Country Park Facebook page, for wildlife updates please visit the Astbury Mere Country Park wildlife blog.