Tatton Park
Neoclassical Egerton mansion in Cheshire with state rooms, servants’ quarters, gardens, farm and a historic deer park.
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About the museum
The Egerton family acquired the Tatton estate in 1598 when Sir Thomas Egerton, Lord Chancellor of England, bought it. The family rarely lived there at first and often let the property. Around 1716 John Egerton built a new house, and between the 1770s and 1816 Samuel Wyatt and Lewis William Wyatt replaced most of it with the present neoclassical mansion, whose south-front portico dominates the view from the parkland.
The mansion contains opulent state rooms, one of the finest libraries owned by the National Trust, an outstanding collection of furniture by Gillows of Lancaster and important paintings, including two works by Canaletto. The extensive servants’ quarters show the domestic side of country-house life, and a permanent exhibition covers the life and interests of Maurice Egerton, the last Baron Egerton of Tatton Park.
During the Second World War Maurice Egerton allowed the RAF to use the park for parachute training. When he died in 1958 without an heir he left the house to the National Trust. Cheshire County Council took a 99-year lease to preserve the estate for the public, and it is now managed by Cheshire East Council. The estate of about 2,000 acres includes 50 acres of gardens, a farm, the medieval Old Hall and a deer park, and has hosted the RHS flower show since 1999.
Highlights
- State rooms and complete servants’ quarters
- Library and Gillows of Lancaster furniture
- Paintings including two works by Canaletto
- Maurice Egerton exhibition
- 50 acres of gardens with Italian and Japanese gardens
- Working farm and deer park
Permanent exhibitions
- The Mansion – State rooms, library and servants’ quarters of the Egerton family home, with Gillows furniture and paintings.
- Maurice Egerton exhibition – Permanent exhibition on the life and interests of Maurice Egerton, the last Baron Egerton of Tatton Park.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £11 |
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| Children & teens | £9Single-attraction child ticket (£9–£10 depending on the attraction) |
| Visitors with disabilities | –Blue Badge holders pay a reduced parkland entry rate (£5). |
| Families | £20Single-attraction family ticket, from £20 |
| Totally Tatton ticket, adult (Mansion, Gardens and Farm) | £20Valid for 12 months; not valid during special Christmas events |
| Totally Tatton ticket, child | £12 |
| Totally Tatton ticket, family | £38From £38 |
| Parkland vehicle entry | £10£9–£11 per vehicle depending on the day, including car parking |
A single admission covers one attraction (Mansion, Gardens or Farm): adult £11–£15, child £9–£10, family from £20. Booking online saves 10%; tickets can also be bought at the gate. Vehicle entry to the parkland is needed for all visits by car and includes parking; walkers and cyclists enter the parkland free. Parkland passes give unlimited vehicle access monthly, quarterly or yearly.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The ground floor of the Mansion is step-free via a ramp (ask Mansion staff; there is a low stone step at the main entrance), while the upper floor is reached only by stairs. A stair climber for people up to 100 kg is operated by staff and should be booked ahead. Manual wheelchairs can be borrowed, and electric buggies and mobility scooters for the gardens can be booked (£10 deposit). Accessible toilets are in the Stableyard and at the Knutsford entrance. Mobile hearing loops are available for the Mansion, Old Hall and Farm by arrangement. Blue Badge holders can park in the Stableyard car park with level access. Assistance dogs are welcome everywhere on the estate.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | £20 · Single-attraction family ticket, from £20 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
The estate has a working farm and a play area, and seasonal family activities such as garden trails, a pumpkin patch and Halloween events. Children’s tickets are available for each attraction.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Knutsford station
Knutsford railway station is about half a mile from Dog Wood Gate, then about two miles on foot through the estate to the Mansion and Stableyard. D&G Buses route 88 runs from Macclesfield and Altrincham via Wilmslow, route 89 from Northwich, and Warrington’s Own Buses route 47 from Warrington.
By car
Paid parking
The main car park is near the Mansion and Stableyard; parking is included in the parkland vehicle entry fee (£9–£11 per vehicle depending on the day, Blue Badge holders £5). Blue Badge holders can use designated spaces at the Stableyard car park.
- Accessible parking
Knutsford Gate is closed to vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians until further notice. Vehicles and cyclists use the main Rostherne Gate (sat nav WA16 6SG) and pedestrians use Dog Wood Gate. The estate is signposted from M56 junction 7 and M6 junction 19.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Stables Restaurant (daily 10:00–16:00 in high season), Gardener’s Cottage Tea Room on selected dates, Housekeeper’s Store, gift and tuck shop, pre-loved book shop and garden shop. Mobile signal is not guaranteed, so visitors are advised to download tickets beforehand.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Photography | Photography is normally allowed without flash or tripods; commercial photography and all filming must be arranged in advance. |
| Good to know | Lectures, tours and talks are held in the Mansion; see the Learning pages for dates. Dogs are welcome in the parkland, farm, Stables Restaurant and Stableyard outdoor area under close control, but not in the Mansion, Old Hall, play area or shops. |
