Christmas at Biddulph Grange Garden
Biddulph Grange Garden is the perfect place to create festive memories with your family and friends. From enjoying a hot drink as you take in the Festive Lights, creating a festive wreath from foliage from the garden or watching a Christmas play, there's something for everyone this Christmas at Biddulph Grange Garden.
Festive Lights
The ever-popular Festive Nights will return to Biddulph Grange Garden from 6th December. Explore the garden after normal opening hours, illuminated by colourful Christmas lights. Each ticket comes with a complimentary hot drink voucher so you can warm yourself up as you as create wonderful festive memories with your family and friends.
Adult tickets cost £15, Children’s tickets cost £10, a childs ticket is required for anyone aged 4- 17 years old. Family tickets are also available. Please note that children three and under may enter Festive Lights for free and do not require a ticket (they will not receive a drinks voucher).
As Festive Lights is a special event it is not covered by National Trust membership. If you are an NT member, you will need to purchase a ticket at the above listed prices.
Festive Nights will take place on 6th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 27th and 28th. Time slots are available from 5:00pm until 7:30pm. To help with the flow of visitors, please arrive promptly for your time slot. You may stay longer than the half an hour shown.
Book your tickets here
Twelve Days of Christmas Trail (6th- 31st December)
Hidden around the garden you'll find the 12 days of Christmas but with a gardening twist. Instead of partridges in pear trees and five gold rings, you'll find wheel barrows a racing, wellies wanging and much more! Find all 12 Days of Christmas to claim a small present. Trails cost £3.50, standard admission applies.
Christmas Reminiscence Talk with Kath Reynolds (3rd December, 10:30- 12:00)
Join reminiscence expert Kath Reynolds for a trip down memeory lane with this fascinating, interactive talk. You'll look back at classic Christmas traditions, celebrations and toys, through group discussion and objects.
You'll also take a look at how Christmas would have been celebrated when Biddulph Grange Garden was home to a hospital.
Tickets cost £5, each ticket includes a complimentary hot drink. Book your tickets here.
Christmas Bontanical Pen and Watercolour Workshop (16th December, 10:30- 13:30)
Join botanical artist Kate Dawes for a relaxed three hour workshop, as she guides you through creating your own botanical artworks. Perfect to display in your home or use as a basis for Christmas cards.
This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you're complete beginner or a more experienced artist looking to explore new techniques. Kate will guide you through different pen styles, helping you to find a style that suits you. She will also teach you how to enhance your drawings with "dry" watercolour.
There is a limited number of tickets for this event and pre-booking is essential.Tickets cost £48, you can book them here.
Father Christmas
Unfortunately, we are unable to host a traditional Father Christmas meet and greet this year. The nearest National Trust properties that are holding Father Christmas events are Ilam Park and Sunnycroft.
Festive food and drink
Once you've explored the garden, head to the Tea-room for a well-deserved hot drink and slice of cake. The Tearoom will have an exclusive winter menu, including a festive scone of the month. Don't forget to bring a reusable cup for 25p off your chosen hot drink.
Christmas shopping
Whether you buy your Christmas gifts a week ahead of time or if you like to risk doing your Christmas shopping at the last minute, the Shop has covered. Open every day, you'll have plenty of time to browse a wide variety of gifts and keepsakes for Christmas gifts for your friends and family.