Salford opens the UK’s first authentic Yangzhou Scholar’s Garden at RHS Bridgewater
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Salford opens the UK’s first authentic Yangzhou Scholar’s Garden at RHS Bridgewater

1 hour ago · Originally published 1 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: Salford's new £1.8m Chinese garden is a UK first
RHS Bridgewater has unveiled a new £1.8m garden built using traditional materials shipped directly from China, including tiles and brickwork sourced from the same kilns used to restore the Forbidden City. The space recreates a Ming dynasty urban retreat, offering a dedicated area for visitors to experience the traditional scholarly arts of music, calligraphy, painting, and chess.
Source: Manchester Evening News Greater Manchester
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