Book : Staffordshire
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Little Moreton Hall, Congleton, Cheshire CW12 4SD. Standing on
the borders of Cheshire and Staffordshire, Little Moreton Hall
is a striking black and white timber-framed building, complete
with moat. Long gallery with an important collection of paintings.
Tel: 01260 272018. National Trust charges apply. About 2 miles
west of Biddulph.
Rudyard Station, Rudyard,
near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8PG. Tel: 01995 672280. Rudyard
Lake Steam Railway is a narrow gauge steam railway located 2
miles North of the town of Leek in North Staffordshire. The present
railway is 15 years old and is 10 1/4 inch gauge and is equivalent
to about half of a full scale narrow gauge railway. About 3 miles
east of Biddulph.
Rudyard Lake - near Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8PF. Tel: 01538
306280. The lake is named after the writer Rudyard Kipling, whose
parents courted at this lake. Along one side of the lake is a
pathway, perfect for family walks and bike rides. There is also
a miniature railway, which runs along this walkway for 3 miles,
spanning the length of the lake. Rudyard Lake is very popular
for family days out, kayaking, boating. www.rudyardlake.com.
About 3 miles east of Biddulph.
Biddulph Grange Garden,
Grange Road, Biddulph, Staffordshire ST8 7SD. Tel: 01782 517999.
A rare and exciting survival of a high Victorian garden. Tunnels
and pathways lead the visitor on a miniature tour of the world.
Unique oriental pagoda garden with its own Great Wall of China.
Victorian eccentricities. National Trust. Charges apply. www.ationaltrust.org.uk.
Location: On the outskirts of Biddulph.
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