Opening Times

Sunday-Friday (closed on Saturday) 11:00 am-4:00pm,30 March-2nd November.

Admission Charges

Hall & Gardens Gardens

Adults: £12 £8

Groups £9 £5.5

Special events

Procedure Market 13th April

　　Join us to taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks. Meet the producers and get some excellent recipe ideas.

Holker Garden Festival 30th May

　　The event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with a great show of the very best of gardening, making it one of the most popular events in gardening.

National Garden Day 28th August

　　Holker once again opens is gardens in aid of the disadvantaged. For just a small donation you can take a tour with our garden guide.

Winter Market 8th November

　　This is an event for all the family. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifs while enjoying a live music show and nice street entertainment.

21.How long does it probably take a tourist to drive to Holker from Manchester?

　　A.20minutes. B.25 minutes. C.45 minutes. D.90 minutes.

22.How much should a member of a tour group pay to visit to Hall & Gardens?

　　A.£l2. B. £9. C. £8 D. £5.5

23.Which event will you go to if you want to see a live music show?

　　A. Producers' Market. B. Holker Garden Festival.

　　C. National Garden Day. D. Winter Market.

24. What activity can you join on 30th May.

　　A. Taste a variety of fresh local food and drinks.

　　B. Watch show of gardening.

　C. Take a donation.

　D. Wander among a variety of shops selling gifts.

　　B

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