Tatton Park
Type:Historic House
Knutsford
Cheshire
WA16 6QN
About
Tatton Park is often quoted as England's most complete historic estate, with its fine Georgian mansion full of art treasures and original furnishings.
Set amidst more than 50 acres of Tatton Park gardens, at the heart of 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland, the elegant Mansion house at Tatton Park sits in an elevated position. The impressive portico of the South Front dominates the view of the house from the parkland.
From the turn of the 18th century the Egerton family made a home on this site. An earlier house was extensively re-modelled in the Neo-Classical style, between 1780 and 1813 by the architects Samuel Wyatt (1737-1807) and Lewis William Wyatt (1777–1853). The rich furnishings of the Tatton Park mansion and its important collection of paintings and books reflect the growing wealth and status of the Egerton family at the end of the 18th and during the 19th centuries. The mansion houses one of the National Trust's finest libraries and an outstanding collection of Gillow's of Lancaster furniture. Add to this the extensive array of domestic offices and servants’ quarters and the Mansion offers a complete view of life in days gone by.
Gardens
The 50 acres of gardens at Tatton have been developing for over 200 years with each successive owner of the Tatton Park estate playing their part in its evolution.
Old Hall
If Tatton Park is a jewel in the crown of Cheshire, then the Old Hall is its hidden gem. The building stands near the disappeared Tatton village whose humps and hollows show where houses once stood. The site is a `Scheduled Ancient Monument'
Park
Tatton's 1,000 acres of open park offers trails for you to explore, fishing and horseriding, a play area for the adventurous, the perfect setting for a picnic and the opportunity to see abundant wildlife.
Housekeepers Store
Visit the Housekeeper’s Store in the Stableyard for the best of Tatton, local and national produce.
The Garden Shop
Tatton’s Garden Shop sells a range of garden-related gifts along with seasonal herbs, pots, plants and baskets.
The Gift Store
Browse the innovative range of individual gifts and birthday ideas at Tatton Gifts, many of which represent different aspects of Tatton’s history and are inspired by members of the Egerton family who owned the estate for nearly 400 years.
The Farm
The perfect day out with the `kids', the farm provides a picture of rural life where time has ‘stood still’ since the 1930s and traditional breeds are still resident.
Cycle Life Hire
Tatton Park are delighted to be able to offer a cycle hire facility for all visitors.
Cycle Life Hire will have up to 100 bikes for hire, provided by the UK's leading cycle supplier - Raleigh Cycles.
Book Tickets
Guide Prices
Please see our website for prices and booking information
Awards
- Visit England
VisitEngland Award For Excellence 2016
- Other Awards
National Trust 2019
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled access
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for visually impaired
- Wheelchairs available
Booking & Payment Details
- Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Catering
- On-site catering
Children
- Children welcome
Groups
- Facilities for educational visits
- Facilities for groups
- Guided tours for groups
Meeting, Conference & Wedding Facilities
- Facilities for conferencing
- Facilities for corporate hospitality
- Venue approved for civil marriage
- Wedding receptions
Parking
- Parking with charge
Property Facilities
- Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
- Gift shop
- Guided tours for individuals
- Smoking not allowed
Site Features
- Regional Tourist Board Member
Target Markets
- Coach parties accepted
Opening Times
* Please visit our website for opening times
TripAdvisor
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From M56, jct 7 or M6, jct 19 and follow brown sign posts.The nearest railway station is Knutsford, which is 3 miles away.