Tatton Park (National Trust)
Tatton Park
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6SG
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tatton-park
Reception
Education Department
Telephone
01625 374400
Fax
01625 374403
Magnificent estate with mansion, grand garden, deer park, farm and Tudor old hall.
* Neo-Classical mansion, home to a grand array of antiques and furniture
* Fine Victorian arboretum, including a fernery, orangery and Japanese garden (100th anniversary of its installation in 2011)
* Gift shop, garden shop, and speciality food shop offering local produce and treats
* Children-friendly 1930s rare-breeds farm and adventure playground
* Fabulous lakeside and woodland paths in the deer park and special interest walks
* Temporary Exhibitions held within the Mansion
* Adult learning and family based programmes include courses; talks; lectures; Ranger's Walks and creative workshops throughout the year.
* School programmes linked to the curriculum including Living history and themed study tours.
Venue Type:
Museum, Library, Archive, Gallery, Heritage site, Historic house or home, Archaeological site, Agricultural site, Industrial heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Sheep Shearing at the Farm
Come along from 1.30pm to see our sheep being sheared ready for the start of Summer. The farm staff will be shearing some of our flock daily, so don't miss this opportunity to see them shed their woolly coats.Normal entry prices apply including car entry
Suitable for
When
12-5pm
Admission
Adult: £6
Child: £4
Family: £16
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Viking Morning
Beware all who enter the Old Hall, for who will you discover at the Viking settlement? A fun-filled morning exploring the life of a typical Viking settlement, including outdoor cooking, storytelling, shelter building and animal tracking
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £9
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Beatrix Potter Dance, Drama and Song workshop
Using the magical tales of Beatrix Potter as inspiration, our professional dance and drama tutors, Alison and Becci from LIPA 4:19, will lead a fun and creative day of dance, drama and singing. Adults are invited to a performance to finish the day. Suitable for 4 - 8 years
Suitable for
When
10am-2:15pm
Admission
All tickets: £23
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular
The 27th year for one of Britain's best and most popular classic car events. Around 2,000 classic, vintage and performance cars are on show and around 80 of Britain's top club displays including Jaguar, Lotus, Mercedes Benz and a special Italian car club feature. Massive 3-day Cheshire autojumble with classic car-mart. General trade stands, children's rides and refreshments. Call Cheshire Auto Promotions on 01565 723 863. www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk. car entry applies
Suitable for
When
9am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £7.5
Child: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Pigling Bland weekend at the Farm
Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Beatrix Potter kept pigs and she sketched them for this story, using her own farmyard setting. One little black pig was a household pet and features as the perfectly lovely Pigwig who runs away with Pigling Bland! Meet Pigling and Pigwig. Meet our new piglets. Listen to piggy tales from our storyteller, Elizabeth Morris Follow the Pigland Bland quiz. Normal charges including car entry
Suitable for
When
12-5pm
Admission
Adult: £6
Child: £4
Family: £16
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Beginners Watercolour Workshops
Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills.Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Watercolour workshops, 07773982996, mailto:chrisbeesleyart@sky.com.
Website
Vegetable Growing
Join our expert gardeners to learn all principles of vegetable growing rotation, soil preparation, harvesting and successional sowing
Suitable for
When
10am-3pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Beatrix Potter Watercolour Workshop
Be inspired by Beatrix Potters exquisite animal illustrations and join our expert tutor at the Farm, to create your watercolour masterpiece. Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773 982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Watercolour workshops, 07773982996, mailto:chrisbeesleyart@sky.com.
Website
Medieval Fayre at the Old Hall
The Medieval Fayrein association with Plantagenet Events, re-creates a mid year medieval spectacle. With hundreds of re-enactors and over 40 authentic traders, the fayre is one of the most atmospheric on the livig history scene. All is not quite what it seems though. Despite all the fun of the fayre a jealous neighbour and his army are determined to wrest the Old Hall from its rightful owner. The ensuing Battle of Tatton Field finale play promises to be exciting and noisy
Suitable for
When
11am-5pm
Admission
Adult: £7
Child: £4.5
Family: £18.5
Booking Not Needed.
car entry charge also applies.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Peters Tea Party
Join our guide in the Mansion kitchens for baking activities and storytelling inspired by Beatrix Potters tales. Adults are invited to a tea party from 11.30am to sample the mornings creations. Max age 12 years
Suitable for
When
10am-12pm
Admission
All tickets: £20
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Orchid Show
The largest annual orchid event in the North West featuring many rare orchid exhibits and the sale of exotic orchids. Tattons orchid house open 1pm - 4pm. Call 01942 810958 visit www.orchid.org.uk for more information. car entry charge £5 applies
Suitable for
When
1-4pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Friends Matinee Theatre Performance
Peter Rabbit knows very well that he is not to go into Mr McGregors garden. But Peter cannot resist, and after several nasty scrapes Peter finally escapes home to a severe telling-off from his mother and early to bed. Using live music our production promises a magical evening for young and old alike taking them back to the tales of their childhood in a show designed to appeal to all the family. A unique production perfect for the outdoor setting of Tatton Parks Old Hall.
Suitable for
When
3-5pm
Admission
Adult: £11
Child: £7
Family: £32
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Summer Deer Walk
For centuries the Red and Fallow deer at Tatton Park have roamed freely over 1,000 acres of beautiful parkland. Join the rangers for guided evening walks of the summer parkland. If you are lucky, observe new-born fawns and calves. Not suitable for under 8s
Suitable for
When
7:30-9:30am
Admission
All tickets: £8
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Beginners Watercolour Workshops
Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills.Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Watercolour workshops, 07773982996, mailto:chrisbeesleyart@sky.com.
Website
American Civil War at the Old Hall
The members of the American Civil War Society are among the most approachable and enthusiastic re-enactors on the historical scene. Share the myth, romance and reality of this period as you walk and talk your way through their encampments. Gunfire and skirmish, bugle and drum as well as rest and recreation offer vignettes of other lives. Spectacular and noisy battle each day. Car entry charge applies.
Suitable for
When
12-5pm
Admission
Adult: £6
Child: £4
Family: £16
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Pick your own for Peter (Beatrix Potter activity)
Join our guide in the gardens for storytelling and to pick your own salad and vegetables to create dishes inspired Beatrix Potters tales to take home. Then cook your harvest in the Victorian mansion. Max age 12
Suitable for
When
10am-12pm
Admission
All tickets: £20
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
The North Wests premier event for lovers of all things American! Huge Fins n Chrome cars from the
The North Wests premier event for lovers of all things American! Huge Fins n Chrome cars from the 1950s and 1960s. Corvettes, Mustangs, Cadillacs, Hot Rods, Custom Cars and more plus the famous Wall of Death! Over 100 memorobilia, autojumble and general trade stalls. Adult £7.50, child (10 - 15) £5, under 10s free. car entry £5. www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk. 01565 723 863
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
Adult: £7.5
Child: £5
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Watercolour Classes
Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills.Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Watercolour workshops, 07773982996, mailto:chrisbeesleyart@sky.com.
Website
Watercolour Classes
Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills.Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Suitable for
When
10am-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Watercolour workshops, 07773982996, mailto:chrisbeesleyart@sky.com.
Website
Beatrix Potter Rare Breeds Weekend at the farm
The Rare Breeds Survival Trust is 40 in 2013. Join us at our rare breeds weekend to find out that Beatrix Potter wasnt just an author- she was a committed conservationist who left fourteen farms and 4000 acres to the National Trust Meet our Herdwick sheep that Beatrix Potter helped to conserve. Find out about our different rare breed animals. Learn about the rare breeds survival trust. car entry charge applies
Suitable for
When
12-5pm
Admission
Adult: £6
Child: £4
Family: £16
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Kiddy Cook
For aspiring chefs who want to hone their skills and tantalise their taste buds come along to Kiddy Cooks pick and cook sessions. Pick seasonal fruit and vegetables in Tattons Walled Garden with a servant from the past and then cook in the Victorian mansion to create a culinary delight to take home.Book via Nikki Geddes on 07976 619648, Hale@kiddycook.co.uk Age limit 12 years
Suitable for
When
10am-12pm
Admission
Child: £22
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Kiddy Cook, 07976 619648,, Hale@kiddycook.co.uk.
Website
Kiddy Cook
For aspiring chefs who want to hone their skills and tantalise their taste buds come along to Kiddy Cooks pick and cook sessions. Pick seasonal fruit and vegetables in Tattons Walled Garden with a servant from the past and then cook in the Victorian mansion to create a culinary delight to take home.Book via Nikki Geddes on 07976 619648, Hale@kiddycook.co.uk Age limit 12 years
Suitable for
When
10am-12pm
Admission
Child: £22
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Kiddy Cook, 07976 619648,, Hale@kiddycook.co.uk.
Website
Beatrix Potter's Hill Top Garden Talk
Join Peter Tasker, National Trust Gardener in Charge at Hill Top, Beatrix Potters much loved Lakeland cottage. Gain a unique insight into the setting which inspired many of her beautiful illustrations. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea in the luxurious Lord Egertons Apartments and explore Tattons stunning Mansion and Gardens at your leisure.
Suitable for
When
11am-2pm
Admission
All tickets: £35
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Summer activities at the Farm
Milking demonstrations, meet our newly born ducklings and Sally Henny Penny's chicks! Learn more about all our new arrivals at the daily farm fact talks. Mr. McGregor is searching for Peter Rabbit and his friends in the maize, can you find them before him? Try our Beatrix Potter quiz and listen in to Beatrix Potter story telling sessions, (Sundays) Closed Mons except Bank Holiday. Activities vary daily. Check website. Normal times and prices apply including car entry
Suitable for
Admission
Adult: £6
Child: £4
Family: £16
Plus normal admission charges.
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Survival Skills
Ever thought you could survive in the wilderness? Build a shelter in the woodland, track wild animals, play games of stealth and find out where wild foods can be found. Min age 8 years
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £9
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
VW North West Car Show
The largest gathering of Volkswagens, both air and water cooled, in the North of England. From Beetles to Golfs, Beach Buggys to Camper Vans.
Hundreds of specialist trade stands, auto-jumble, Concours d'elegance with massive car club displays & huge VW's For Sale area. Children's rides and Entertainment plus much more on the day. A great family day out! For more information email: info@vwnw.co.uk. www.vwnw.co.uk. Charges and car entry apply.
Suitable for
When
9am-5pm
Admission
Adult: £7.5
Child: £0
Booking Not Needed.
Website
Junior Longbow
Young people from Medieval times would practise the art of longbow. Join us at the atmospheric Old Hall, try longbow, put on armour and live the life of an archer. Suitabke for 8 - 17 years
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12pm
Admission
All tickets: £16
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Fun Dog Show at the Farm
10 novelty classes including Saddest Eyes,Waggiest Tail and Scruffiest Dog plus a fun agility course (try it if youre fit enough). Show Champion trophy to be won and rosettes to 6th place. £2 entry per class. Car entry charge applies
Suitable for
When
12-4pm
Admission
Booking Not Needed.
Ffi contact: Tatton Park, 01625 374400, tatton@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Beatrix Potter Cottage Crafts
Join our expert craft guild guides, for an introduction to Victorian cottage crafts inspired by the tales of Beatrix Potter. Explore simple ideas from a time when people made do' and recycled. Learn how to rag rug, have a go at weaving on a loom and drop spindle spinning and use your ideas, whatever your age, to create something to take home that youve made yourself.
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
Adult: £12
Child: £7.5
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Boredom Busters Nature Day
Join the Rangers to hunt for mini-beasts in the parks ponds and woodlands and take a trailer ride to get a close look at Tattons deer. Min age 5 years
Suitable for
When
10am-1pm
Admission
Adult: £5
Child: £3
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Vegetable Growing
Join our expert gardeners to learn all principles of vegetable growing rotation, soil preparation, harvesting and successional sowing
Suitable for
When
10am-3pm
Admission
All tickets: £30
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Watercolour Workshop (2 day course)
Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Parks Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Some beginners classes also available for you to brush up on your skills.Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Suitable for
When
10:30am-4pm
Admission
All tickets: £60
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Watercolour workshops, 07773982996, mailto:chrisbeesleyart@sky.com.
Website
Defence of the Realm
Your country needs you! Join our guides at the Old Hall to explore personal and national defence and daily life throughout history. Build an Anglo-Saxon fort, become a medieval archer and travel back to World War II to practice your rifle drill. A great activity for all the family. Min age 8 years
Suitable for
When
10:30am-12:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £9
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Summer Pruning
Join one of Tattons expert garden team, looking at all aspects of summer top fruit pruning and pruning of restricted fruit forms.
Suitable for
When
10am-1pm
Admission
All tickets: £18
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Childrens Cycling Boredom Buster
Fundamentals of off-road skills, including a bike-safety check. Explore farmland trails and woodland single-tracks. Bring a packed lunch. Min age 7 years
Suitable for
When
10am-1:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
Website
Childrens Cycling Boredom Buster
Fundamentals of off-road skills, including a bike-safety check. Explore farmland trails and woodland single-tracks. Bring a packed lunch. Min age 7 years
Suitable for
When
10am-1:30pm
Admission
All tickets: £10
Booking Essential.
Ffi contact: Tatton education, 01625 374428, tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk.
