Exploring Rivington Terraced Gardens

Rivington Terraced Gardens occupy 45 acres of hillside between Rivington Pike and Rivington Hall Barn. A myriad of woodland paths crisscross the site, linking a number of stone buildings and structures. The gardens were conceived and financed by soap magnate William Hesketh Lever, one of Bolton`s most famous sons and founder of Lever Brothers. Work on the gardens started in 1905 and continues until Lever`s death in 1925. The main designer was landscape architect Thomas Mawson. Since Lever`s death many of the structures fell into disrepair. In recent years the Rivington Heritage Trust has overseen a multi-million pound plan to repair and conserve many buildings and features. Exploring the gardens fully could easily take the best part of a day. Some of the most interesting features i`ve captured are Pigeon Tower, the Japanese lake and Lever Bridge.