Mellor's Gardens

Mellor's Gardens
Mellor's Gardens is located in Cheshire
Mellor's Gardens
Location in Cheshire
LocationRainow, Cheshire, England
Coordinates53°17′03″N 2°04′54″W / 53.2842°N 2.0817°W / 53.2842; -2.0817
OS grid referenceSJ 947 763
Areac. 0.8 hectares (2 acres)
Built1850s
Built forJames Mellor
Listed Building – Grade II
TypeRegistered historical parks and gardens
Designated14 December 1993
Reference no.1001284

Mellor's Gardens are the gardens of Hough Hole House and are located to the northwest of the village of Rainow, Cheshire, England. They were created by James Mellor, a local industrialist, their design being inspired by the teaching of Emanuel Swedenborg, and are a representation of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress. Having been neglected in the 20th century, they have been restored and are open to visitors by arrangement. The gardens are listed at Grade II in the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, and contain a number of Grade II listed buildings.