Biddulph Grange Gardens

The Biddulph Grange National Trust garden is situated in the village of Biddulph, close to Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Biddulph Grange is one of Britain's most exciting and unusual gardens and was acquired by the National Trust in 1988.

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National Trust Garden designed by James Bateman	The lakeside is planted with rhododendrons	In the 1860s 40 gardeners were employed at Biddulph	View from the house (not open to the public)

The 15 acre garden is a series of connected 'compartments' designed in the mid 19th century by James Bateman to display his extensive and wide ranging plant collection.

Chinese gardens - viewed from the 'Temple'	The Chinese garden	The Chinese garden	View from the 'Chinese Temple'

This miniature 'tour of the world', via steep and narrow paths, includes the Egyptian court, Chinese gardens, pines and rock gardens. Well worth a visit. The house is not open to the public. Tel. 01782 517999 for opening times.

Gilded water buffalo overlooks the Chinese Gardens	Stone frog keeps a lookout over the Chinese Garden

Other National Trust properties Bodnant Gardens, Culross