Introduction
Bishton Hall is an 18th-century mansion house, now in use as a public school. Part of the grounds is currently in use as playing fields, but some formal gardens remain, complete with a temple and orangery.
The 18th-century house, listed Grade II*, is now in use as a public school, and part of the grounds are taken up with playing fields. There are formal gardens remaining to the north of the house. They include a temple and orangery.
Of particular note is the Grade II*-listed temple garden, recently restored by English Heritage. It features a central Doric screen (one of the largest of its kind in the country) and summerhouse. There is also a parterre, currently filled with English roses.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01889 358050Website
https://bishtonhall.comDirections
http://www.bishtonhall.org/index/Location.html
- Features & Designations
Designations
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Grade: II*
The National Heritage List for England: Listed Building
- Grade: II*
Features
- Summerhouse
- Orangery
- Temple
- Description: The temple garden features a central Doric screen.
- Parterre
- Description: Currently filled with English roses.
- Key Information
Type
Estate
Purpose
Ornamental
Principal Building
Education
Survival
Extant
Hectares
10
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Colwich
- References
References
- Neale, J. P., {Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles etc of the Noblemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, Vol 4} (London: [n.pub.], 1821) Views of the Seats, Mansions, Castles etc of the Noblemen in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, Vol 4.
- Plot, R. {The Natural History of Staffordshire, Vol VI} (Oxford: The Theatre, 1686), p.319 19C. The Natural History of Staffordshire