Enjoy these delightful gardens of Devon based at the Durrant House Hotel near Bideford Devon.
Biddulph Grange Garden is a Grade I-listed Victorian garden located in Biddulph, Staffordshire, owned and managed by the National Trust. Created in the mid-19th century by James Bateman and his wife Maria, it is famous for its "garden rooms" that take visitors on a miniature tour of the world.
Key Highlights & Garden Rooms The garden is designed as a series of immersive, themed compartments connected by tunnels, narrow paths, and rockwork:
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The Chinese Garden: Features a bright red pagoda, an ornamental bridge, and a landscape based on the Willow pattern design.
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The Egyptian Court: Includes a pyramid hedge and stone sphinxes leading to a Swiss chalet-like folly.
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Geological Gallery: A unique Victorian display of fossils and geological strata laid out according to the Biblical days of creation.
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Stumpery: One of the oldest in the country, featuring intricate formations of old wood and roots.
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Himalayan Glen & Italian Garden: Further themed areas showcasing rare plants and formal evergreen topiary
We also enjoy a scenic tour with a stop at Sungburys Icecream farm.
Entrance to Bidduplh Grange not included - free for National Trust members.
