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Tatton Park has been awarded the tile of Cheshire’s large visitor attraction of the year for the last two years and is one of the North West’s most popular heritage attractions with around 800,000 visits made each year to the 1,000 acres of deer park, the Mansion, Gardens, Old Hall, Farm and events. It has a history going back to Bronze Age farming and has been home to herds of deer since the 13th century but in the late Tudor period Tatton was acquired by the Egerton family who owned the land until the last Lord Egerton died in 1958.

Since then Tatton has been managed and financed by Cheshire County Council on behalf of the National Trust. The stunning Neo-Classical Mansion was constructed in stages between 1780 and 1813 and encompasses lavish staterooms and family memorabilia. It still contains original family furnishings and boasts several pieces of furniture by Gillows of Lancaster, dating from the early 19th century.

Throughout the house, the Egerton’s love of fine art and paintings is evident and their collection includes masterpieces by Canaletto and Van Dyck. The enormous Victorian kitchens and servants’ quarters give visitors a contrasting glimpse of domestic life where they can discover how much work was involved in running a house of this size.

In 1935, the Tenant’s Hall was added to the Mansion to house the last Lord Egerton’s hunting collection from his travels around the globe. It is now used for concerts, dinners and conferences. New exhibitions have also been introduced in the Mansion featuring the story of the last Lord Egerton’s collections and Tatton Parks involvement in the development of military parachuting during WWII.

The 50 acres of gardens are rated among the best in the country and represent over 200 years of design and history. Notable features include the renowned Japanese Garden which is recognized as one of the finest in Europe, the Italian, Rose and Tower gardens, the Topiary, Maze, Fernery and Conservatory. Visitors can also enjoy the recently restored Walled Kitchen Garden and orchard which highlight the importance of traditional skills and processes.

The Farm - virtually untouched since 1938, the livestock yards, mill, workshops, stores and offices of Tatton Dale open a window onto the complex but fascinating operations needed to sustain the Mansion, Gardens, Park and tenanted properties (including the Old Hall) of the vast Egerton estates in the years leading up to World War II. It is still an authentic working farm that uses traditional farming methods and has rare breeds of animals. A perfect place for the whole family!

The Old Hall was originally a typical medieval manor house but has been altered and extended over the years and now shares its grounds with a 17th century cruck barn. Its rooms have been restored to different periods and a guided tour will take visitors from the smoky shadows of Medieval England, through the Stuart and Victorian periods to the 1950s. The Old Hall also hosts many history based events such as a medieval fair and a Viking day in August. Located within the Stableyard, close to both the Mansion and Gardens, Tatton's retail outlets offer a wealth of gifts, souvenirs and produce, which reflect the character of the estate.

The Parkland - home to most of Tatton’s major events, such as the RHS Flower Show, Country Fair, Concerts, car shows and the North West Food Lover’s Fair, the park is also home to a wealth of history and wildlife interest. There are 1000 acres of stunning deer park to explore by bike, on foot or on horseback. The wide open spaces are home to herds of red and fallow deer and every season brings its own rich variety of birds and wildlife. For the adventurous, there is also a large play area located next to the car park that is ideal for children of all ages. The adventure playground is an essential part of any family visit to Tatton! Further information is available on their Website.

Opening Times - 2008:

High Season: 15th March - 28th September
Low Season: 2nd October - 14th March 2008

Parkland:
High season: Daily, 10 am - 7 pm, last entry 6 pm
Low season: Tuesday - Sunday, 11 am - 5 pm, last entry 4 pm

Gardens: Open all year, Tuesday - Sunday
High season: 10 am - 7 pm, last entry 5 pm
Low season: 11 am - 4 pm, last entry 3 pm

Mansion:
High season: Tuesday - Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm, last entry 4 pm
There are guided tours on the hour starting at 12noon until last one being 4pm

Tudor Old Hall: Saturday - Sunday
High season: 12 - 5 pm, last entry 4 pm

Farm:
High season: Tuesday - Sunday, 12 - 5 pm, last entry 4 pm
Low season: Saturday - Sunday, 11 am - 4 pm, last entry 3 pm

October half-term & December special opening of Mansion, Gardens, Tudor Old Hall - please call for details

Admission Charges - 2008:

Mansion, Gardens, Tudor Old Hall & Farm:
Per Attraction:
Adult £4
Child (4-15 years) £2
Family (2+3) £9

Totally Tatton Ticket:
Adult £6
Child (4-15 years) £3
Family (2+3) £15

Groups (12+):
Per Attraction
Adult - £3.20
Child (4-15 years) - £1.60

Totally Tatton Ticket:
Adult £5
Child (4-15 years) £2.75

Parking
Car - £4.50
Coaches - Free

More information on the garden can be found on The Gardens Guide.