The Carrs is 50 acres of riverside parkland along the River Bollin in the heart of Wilmslow — and it’s looked after by volunteers who love it.
What’s coming up
Working parties, wildlife talks, bat walks and community events in The Carrs. Everyone welcome — see the calendar for dates, times and meeting points.
Latest news from The Carrs
- Bulb Planting – Hawthorn La. entrance
Friends of the Carrs were joined by corporate volunteers from ‘Vitality’ this week, planting hundreds of naturalising Daffodil bulbs at the Hawthorn Lane entrance to the Carrs. The bulbs were donated by Vitality, who also brought some Fritillary bulbs that we planted in the small wild flower patch. Hopefully we’ll get a great spring display… Read more: Bulb Planting – Hawthorn La. entrance - Balsam, volunteers, achievements
We’ve had lots of help with our Himalayan balsam on the Carrs this year with over 150 volunteers from corporate groups, scouts, Mersey River Trust and our own Friends of the Carrs volunteers. This totalled over 450 hours work during June and July which doesn’t include the time spent by individual members of the FOTC… Read more: Balsam, volunteers, achievements - Scouting for balsam
June 2026 Despite pouring rain in the Carrs last week, 60 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Scout leaders showed their mettle and everyone else what they were made of. Check out the photos below for the balsam challenge that faced them, and then the outcome of this mighty contest.
What is The Carrs?
Perhaps the greatest virtue of The Carrs is the illusion of isolation it creates. Trees line the slopes of the Bollin Valley hiding the houses above and creating the impression of nature extending far beyond the park’s real boundaries. Woodland walks, a riverside path, a playground, tennis courts, a skate park, and a RotaGym — all free, all open, all year round.
Find us
Main entrance and car park: Cliff Road, Wilmslow, SK9 4AA. Open all year and free to enter, though parking charges apply. There is a secondary entrance and car park at the opposite end of The Carrs near Styal Road (no charges). See our Directions page for maps of both car parks.
Get involved
Join a working party, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to email updates. The Carrs belongs to the whole community — come and help us look after it.