Tatton Park
Tatton Park
For nearly 400 years the estate was the property of the Egerton family until it was bequeathed to the National Trust in 1958. It is now financed and maintained by Cheshire East Council. This is one of the most complete historic estates open to visitors. The early 19th-century mansion sits amid a landscaped deer park and is opulently decorated, providing a fine setting for the Egerton family's extensive collections. The theme of Victorian grandeur extends into the garden with its glasshouses, formal gardens, Italian and Japanese gardens.
There is so much to see and do and with over 100 events each year, it makes for one of the most popular family days out in the North West. You can explore the Old Hallwhich was once the heart of the estate, often referred to as Tatton's 'hidden gem'. Enjoy speciality shops, restaurant and tea room, and take a visit to Home Farm where time has ‘stood still’ since the 1930s and traditional breeds are still resident. Children can explore the adventure play area, woodland play trail and den building zone.
Education
Tatton Park offers a diverse programme of activities for adults, families and children which take place in a variety of stimulating environments. The courses and activities can enable you to explore this fascinating heritage site and to develop your own talents or just have fun!
Tatton offer a series of living history programmes: site tours around the historicproperties, themed study tours for younger visitors and hands-on history days which are essentially activity based. Also environmental days with the ranger team and literature sessions for secondary schools.
In relation to purely historical context Tatton's education sessions link with study for Victorians, Tudor, Anglo Saxon, Viking, Medieval and World War Two. Most sessions do have cross curricular links to drama, literacy, numeracy, geography, science and design technology.