Biddulph Grange Garden
A masterpiece of Victorian garden design - a quirky, playful paradise
Biddulph Grange Garden
Overview
A masterpiece of Victorian garden design - a quirky, playful paradise
This amazing Victorian garden was created by James Bateman for his collection of plants from around the world. A visit takes you on a global journey from Italy to the pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China and a re-creation of a Himalayan glen.
The garden features collections of rhododendrons, summer bedding displays, a stunning Dahlia Walk and the oldest surviving golden larch in Britain, brought from China in the 1850s.
The Geological Gallery shows how Bateman's interests went beyond botany. Opened in 1862 the unique hallway is a Victorian attempt to reconcile geology and theology.
There are narrow gravel paths and over 400 steps throughout the garden.
Read our full access statement (PDF)
- Telephone
- 01782517999
- biddulphgrange@nationaltrust.org.uk
Biddulph Grange Garden
How to get here
- Address
- Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7SD
- By cycle
- Cycle route 55 along the Biddulph Valley Way (old railway tracks). Exit at Well Lane / Marsh Green. Turn left onto the A527, 100 yards on the right is the church and churchyard then turn right into Grange Road. Biddulph Grange Garden entrance is 50 yards on the right. There are Sheffield cycle racks on the car park near the visitor reception area.
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- There is a footpath along the A527 from Biddulph town centre, take this route heading north towards Congleton for 1 mile. Pass St Lawrence church and churchyard on your right then turn right into Grange Road. After 50 metres the entrance to Biddulph Grange Garden is on your right. Alternative walking route is to use cycle route 55 along the old railway tracks, see directions by cycle.
- By train
- Congleton 2½ miles
- By road
- 3½ miles south-east of Congleton, 7 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent. Access from A527 (Tunstall to Congleton road). Entrance on Grange Road Free entry for National Trust members.
- Parking: free, 50 yards
- By bus
- from Congleton (passing Congleton train station). For timetable information contact DandG bus, telephone: 01782 332337, email: info@dgbus.co.uk
Biddulph Grange Garden
Prices
Entrance ticket
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £12.10 | £11.00 |
| Child | £6.05 | £5.50 |
| Family | £30.25 | £27.50 |
| 1 adult, 2 children | £18.15 | £16.50 |
| Group Adult | N/A | £9.90 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Child tickets available for children under 17 years old and accompanied by an adult.
Biddulph Grange Garden
Opening times
Please note...
Car park closed 30 minutes after the garden closes.
Sunday 3 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 4 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 5 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 6 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 7 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 8 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 9 July
- Garden 10:00 - 17:30
- Shop 11:00 - 17:30
- Tea-room 10:00 - 17:00
Biddulph Grange Garden
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01782517999
- biddulphgrange@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7SD