Biddulph Grange, Victorian garden in Biddulph, England.
Biddulph Grange is a Victorian garden in Biddulph, England, with distinct themed sections including Italian terraces, Chinese landscapes with pagodas, and Egyptian courts featuring sphinx statues. The grounds also contain a country house in Renaissance Revival style and hold extensive collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, and rare orchids.
James Bateman founded this estate in 1840, creating distinct garden sections and gathering extensive botanical collections. The grounds evolved throughout the 19th century into a significant example of Victorian garden design and international plant collecting.
The gardens display different cultures through their architectural styles and plant selections, reflecting Victorian fascination with distant lands and traditions. Visitors today can still experience these glimpses of other worlds while walking through the separate sections.
The National Trust maintains these gardens and offers guided tours along with seasonal events. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes as pathways are uneven and traverse different elevations throughout the grounds.
The Geological Gallery pairs fossils with biblical creation narratives, revealing Victorian efforts to reconcile science and faith in a single space. This unusual combination shapes the visitor experience and exposes 19th-century thinking about knowledge and belief.
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