Tatton Park
If you want to spend all day out with your family, then Tatton Park in Cheshire is the place to go. Along with the beautiful mansion to explore, you’ve got the gardens, farm park, the old hall and extensive parkland.
What is there to do at Tatton Park?
You’ve got about 50 acres of gardens to explore, including the Japanese Gardens, which is also “the finest example of a Japanese Garden in Europe”, the Italian Gardens at the front of the house, formal gardens, woodland and arboretum.
You and your family can get a complete picture of what the garden would have looked like when it existed in Edwardian times, you’ve also got the original Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden, the New Zealand Fernery and Orangery Glass houses, and the Pleasure Gardens.
If you decide to explore the parkland, you will hopefully be lucky enough to watch the herds of deer and also enjoy the views of the lake. Once you have enjoyed exploring the house and extensive grounds, you’ll be pleased to know that there is a great picnic spot near the car park, and also a children’s play area as well if they still need to let some energy off.
Once you have enjoyed a quick sit down in the picnic spot, you should head over to the farm as well. This is perfect for families with young children. This is an authentic 40’s working farm, where you can meet rare breed animals, and new arrivals throughout the year! (this has an entrance fee). There is so much for families (and grown-ups) to do, including exploring the 18th Century Mill, meeting farm workers (past and present) and visiting Aunty Mary in the original Caretaker’s cottage.
Further Information
Is there food and drink available?
There is a restaurant and tea room serving food and drinks. You are welcome to bring a picnic.
What are the main things to do?
Outdoors – Gardens, Farm, Play area, Parkland. Indoors – Mansion and Old Hall. There are toilets, a restaurant and a tea room.
What are the ticket prices?
Totally Tatton ticket costs £14 for an adult, children aged 4-15 £8 and family tickets are available. This is also an annual pass and includes parking
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.
Is there parking?
There is parking, a charge applies to non-members.
When are they open?
Tatton Park is open for most of the year. For up-to-date opening times please follow this link.
Dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome on a lead in most areas. They are not permitted within the farm or playgrounds.
Are they accessible
This is a guest post with thanks to Isobel from Castles and Turrets.
