Biddulph Grange garden & Little Moreton Hall, National Trust

Itinerary

Morning visit to Biddulph Grange garden

This is a garden full of delights. We felt like intrepid explores as we followed the numerous paths to discover the Himalayan Glen, Italian Garden and an iconic Chinese Garden, complete with a bright red pagoda and bridge and golden water buffalo statue set within a colourful landscape of acer trees.

Seek out the Egyptian Court, hidden by a hedge, a topiary pyramid and obelisks, guarded by two pairs of sphinx statues. Discover the oldest stumpery in the country with its atmospheric sunken path bordered by upside-down oak tree roots.

Make sure to visit the Geological Gallery, with its unique Victorian display of fossils and geological strata laid out according to the Biblical days of creation, a fascinating journey through time.

When you are ready for lunch The Tearoom has a variety of hot and cold drinks on offer, as well as a full menu including a delicious array of cakes and bakes. The Shop includes a well-stocked Plant Centre, filled with seasonal plants inspired by the planting within the garden.

The second-hand bookshop is filled with pre-loved books in a wide variety of genres in both fiction and non-fiction. Enjoy browsing in the former Writing Room.

Afternoon visit to Little Moreton Hall

Built to impress by craftsmen’s hands more than 500 years ago, the hall, with its crooked walls and uneven floors, may seem fragile but it’s a remarkable survivor. Discover its story, and that of the people who lived here, the ritual protection marks scattered throughout the house, and why Little Moreton Hall may be the wonkiest house you’ll ever see.

Step back in time inside this timber-framed higgledy-piggledy house with its scenic moat and discover what every day Tudor life tells us about the way we live today. Have a chat with the costumed Living History team on the ground floor, to find out more about how people lived at the Hall. Upstairs, the knowledgeable room guides can answer questions.

Surrounding the Elizabethan style knot garden you will find herbs and vegetables the Tudors used for their cooking and medicines. Take a stroll around the moat to spot creatures great and small who call Little Moreton Hall their home. Across the moat is a small orchard with young trees.

Mrs Dale’s Tea Room offers hot and cold food and drinks. The Little Tea Room offers hot and cold food and drinks and also takeaway options to eat in the garden.

The pre-loved bookshop in the Welcome Building, sells a range of second-hand books.

Travel arrangements

Departing Ellesmere at 08.00 and Shrewsbury 09.00. Arriving back in Shrewsbury at 17.30 and Ellesmere at 18.15.

All timings are provisional and will be confirmed 7-days before travel and are dependent upon traffic on the day.

We have an ‘All Weather Policy’ which means the tour will go ahead come rain or shine unless the Met Office announces it is unsafe to travel.

Booking your place

The tour price is £86 per person and £60 per person for National Trust Members. Please bring your membership card on the day.

Non-refundable deposit £30 per person payable on booking. Full payment is due 10 weeks before departure.

Includes return coach travel and entry into Biddulph Grange garden and Little Moreton Hall.

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