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Family-friendly things to do at Biddulph Grange

Families enjoying the great outdoors
Having fun in Biddulph Grange Garden | © National Trust

Whether it's spotting the fish in the lake or looking at the fossils in the Geological Gallery, there’s something to keep all ages busy at Biddulph Grange Garden. Find out what's on offer and the details you need to plan your visit.

Twelve Days of Christmas Trail (6th- 31st December)

Looking for some festive fun this December? Look no further than Biddulph Grange Garden's Christmas trail! 

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. 

For more information about our upcoming Christmas events, visit our Christmas page. 

A young boy with ginger hair, wearing a dark coat admires a piece of geological strata on the wall of the Geological Gallery at Biddulph Grange Garden
Time to play and explore in Biddulph Grange Garden | © Trevor Ray Hart

Family-friendly fun in the garden

Natural Play Area

Head up to the Woodland Walk to climb up bridges, balance on beams and play on the see-saw. This area is a less formal area of the garden, perfect for stretching little (and tall) legs in an ever-changing wooded area.

Feed the Fish

From March- October, you can pick up a bag of food for £1 from Visitor Reception to feed the large koi fish in the Lake. Just watch out for the cheeky ducks who may get to the food first!

Geological Gallery

Perfect for dinosaur lovers and fossil hunters alike, discover a range of fossils that are millions of years old in this original Victorian feature.

 

Facilities

Picnics are welcome in our designated picnic area next to the Car Parks. Alternatively, there’s a variety of soups, sandwiches and delicious cakes available in the Tearoom.

Baby changing facilities can be found adjacent to the toilets in the Tearoom. Highchairs are available in both the tearoom and the outdoor seating area. Pushchairs can be left at reception, but they can also be taken into some parts of the garden via the accessible route. Please ask for further details from our friendly Visitor Reception team.

A boy wearing a coat and wellies balances on wooden beams, next to a tree
Try your balance on the beams on the woodland trail at Biddulph Grange | © National Trust Images/Paul Harris

'50 things to do before you're 11¾'

Head outdoors and get ready to tick some activities off your list of '50 things to do before you're 11¾'. Which of the fun-packed things will you try? Here are some ideas:

  • No. 1 Get to know a tree – From towering Monkey Puzzle Trees to the colourful acers, there’s plenty of trees to learn about in the garden.
  • No. 44 Watch a bird- Find a quiet spot and observe our feathered friends flying about. If you’re lucky you might spot a Kingfisher on the Lake.
  • No. 50 Take a friend on a nature adventure- Why not bring a friend along with to the natural play area up in the Woodland Walk?
View looking over the manicured yew hedges of the Parterre and Dahlia Walk at Biddulph, Staffordshire

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Explore a garden like no other. See exotic plants, Grade II listed sculptures and seasonal blooms.

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Pick up a tasty treat in the Tearoom, grab a must-have in the Shop or select a new read from the Second-hand Bookshop. Read all about eating and shopping at Biddulph Grange.

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‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’ 

Plan fresh-air activities, discover facts about nature and wildlife or learn a new skill with our suggestions for ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’.

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