Gardeners Cottage AFTERNOON TEA The front patio and rear garden are charming. The teas are delicious. The staff are delightful. Alas, the items on all three tiers of the afternoon tea are very disappointing and the £35 per person cost is objectionably unjustified. The entire selection felt like it had been pre-bought the night before from a Morrisons ready to eat isle. The menu over promises a fusion of English and Japanese cuisine and falls comedically short of pulling it off. It cost us £140 for four people and the food and most of it went un-eaten. Your best bet it to visit Gardeners Cottage and order off their regular menu. These sandwiches are delicious and fresh and reasonably priced. read more

Ya know I just don't get it. This is a fabulous place and it's huge. The kids enjoyed it especially the play park and the working farm (family entry £21). They had an old train that went around the different sites and while there were fairground rides most of them were tied up and all of them looked well worn out. What I don't get is why this place isn't a thriving agricultural hub led by energetic, driven management. Why isn't there a huge area growing and selling all manner of organic herbs, fruits and vegetables to restaurants and locals. Why isn't there intensive rare breed cattle, sheep and pig farming again selling the meats to restaurants and locals. I didn't see a brewery for organic ale and stout nor a distillery for say exquisite gin. They could even grow their own botanicals for gin. They could grow apples for cider or with rhubarb, gooseberries, damsons for crumbles, cakes and jams. There's a fresh water lake but no fishing. It's a few months to Christmas so where are the 100's of breeding turkeys because the demand for all of the above is most certainly there. So why isn't this huge wasted place that is demonstrably loaded with real potential not being properly utilised to maximise it's potential, reduce imports and create dozens of jobs for the greater Manchester community and of course inject new life into the parkland itself? read more

This place is just amazing. We went on a rainy day so focused just on the house and shops around the stables, but that still occupied us for over 4 hours. It's £6 to enter with a car (no matter how many passengers) and if you just want to roam around the extensive parkland, that's it cost wise unless you also take advantage of the rent a bike feature, which sounds like a good idea. There's a £13 ticket for three attractions (which applies to mansion, gardens, old hall and farm) and the great thing is it's valid for a year so if you run out of time/good weather you can come back. This I think is incredible value especially when compared to other great house like Lyme Park and Chatsworth. The mansion really is worth a visit - it's got all the original furniture and some really nice docents (we also got to speak to a super nice member of staff, Nikki, who told us loads of interesting stuff about the furniture and evolution of the house). Having really enjoyed the state and family rooms, we were then blown away by the remarkable kitchens area - one of the most impressive I've ever seen. Also highly intriguing was the exhibition about the last Egerton, Maurice, who was an eccentric and rather weird avid collector and traveller. Following this we had an equally jolly time in the stables area where we had a snack (good hot chocolate!) at the stables restaurant and my friend who can't eat gluten was overjoyed at the choice available to her - she had a gf scone and took some gf carrot cake home which she said was delicious. There are several very cute shops with gardening, household and luxury food items. You could easily spend a full day here but if you get bored the delightful town of Knutsford is very close by. Really look forward to my next visit back to go to the gardens! read more

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I'm a big fan of this place, somewhere that's so vast that it really takes a full day to see most of it and make an effort with once you've parked up. I think I'm right in saying it's quasi-national trust - basically you have to pay for the car parks which is unusual for most NT sites, but the attractions and gardens are free with membership. A great place for kids to run around in - there's kick ass farm onsite as well (costs extra) and a little train and mini-fairground - plus a very large park! The real winner for me is the gardens as they're so relaxing, plus the Japanese botanical gardens inside and on it's own island is amazing (wish I could have my own one at home!) read more

Tatton Park - National Trust - Current great exhibit - Parks Near Me - Knutsford, CHE

A truly beautiful historic estate and a must visit on a sunny day for a wander and/or a picnic - though expect hundreds of other people on weekends and Bank holidays as it's a very popular destination. For £5 entry per car, there's plenty of parking available which is only a short walk to the manor house, Tatton Hall, formal gardens and other facilities such as their café and restaurant (the food we had here was really good). There's also a children's adventure playground if the young ones need to let off some steam. Walk on a little further from the buildings and you're eventually met with 2,000 acres of landscaped deer park and two meres (lakes), Tatton and Melchett, which are spectacular to sit by their edges and watch the world go by. If it's the right season there'll be the odd ice cream van dotted about as well. If you don't bring your own you can hire bikes to explore more of the park, but a lot of it is easily walkable. For a temporary escape from urban life within easy drive from Manchester, you can't get much better than this. read more

Tatton Park - National Trust - View south over Tatton Mere - Parks Near Me - Knutsford, CHE

Imagine a beautiful sunny day in Manchester, you are wearing your pretty summer dress and that hot shades you bought before your holiday (Yeah I know it is hard to imagine that with the current weather but we can always be hopeful). Tatton Park is just the place you wanna be at the above circumstance! It is a gigantic park in the posh suburban countryside of Cheshire. It is lush and green with pretty trees all around definitely brings out the romantic or fun side in you depends on the company you have. It is ideal for picnics or even a romantic date with a bottle of wine and a guitar. Tatton park is one the historical locations in Manchester and has everything a park can possibly offer right from farms, birds, deer park, lakes and even a Mansion! There is also a shop that sells ice creams and other munchies, and a gigantic car park. Verdict: Great for - family day out; take your dog out for a walk; romantic date read more

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As I made my second trip to Tatton Park in two weeks, I thought that it was high time that I got something down in writing. The first trip that we made was to the Foodies Festival at Tatton - the weather didn't help out with the experience much with its ineptly inconsistent rain. One minute it was tipping it down, the next dry, making taking your coat off and putting it on again feeling like you're participating in the world Hokey Cokey championships. But enough about the weather - it would have been the same whatever we were doing, so onto the event! The festival itself was a little smaller than I had anticipated - we'd only paid £6 each to get in, but I was expecting something... more. I think it's probably because we've only recently been to the good food show at the NEC and that was HUGE in comparison. There was a good selection of stalls there, with an excellent selection of Chilli Jams available. I have a love/hate relationship with Chilli Jam - I can't get enough of it, but my mouth can - it's a pity, because they had a brilliant Naga Chilli one which unfortunately gave me the hiccoughs. The highlight of the day was a brilliant talk from a beer expert on some of the best craft beers about - one or two of them were something of a surprise, but they talk was a) free b) interesting and c) included samples of all the beers in question. Being on a table with a large number of beer spectators was heaven for me, because I got to finish off the bottles. Mmmm. Overall, I'd say this event specifically was a 5/10 - nothing great, but for the price, well worth it. Now, that said, they didn't have any bread, so we took a stroll down to the courtyard of the Park itself because there's a brilliant little shop there that sells everything foody that you could want (they had most of the stuff in there which was available at the show). If you make a trip to Tatton, you should definitely make a side-trip to the shop - you'll find something you like, whatever your taste. They also sell venison from the hundreds of deer on the park. The second trip was a week later, and couldn't have been more different. This was for the RHS flower show, and the weather was glorious (to the point that I just managed to stave off a sunburn). If you've never been to the RHS Flower Show, you're missing out - it's a huge event, with Food, Flowers, Show Gardens and arts and crafts (and I'm sure that I'm missing a lot out from that list). We obtained refreshment from one of the many food stalls around the show, bought quite a bit of food from the food stalls, and filled our minds with expensive ideas on what to do with the garden. Overall, a great day out, and one which I can't do justice in this, already too long, review. Overall, the park is great - there's a huge adventure playground for the kids, acres and acres of land to wander around, some astonishing photo opportunities (wildlife, landscapes, buildings) and the aforementioned little shop. If you fancy a quiet afternoon picnic, or a hike of epi proportions, you'll find it here. Park entry is completely free, there's a cost for the formal gardens should you choose to do that, and a £5 parking fee per car and events are ticketed separately. All in all, well worth it, and only about 10 minutes off the M56, so nice and accessible. read more

Tatton Park - National Trust - Beer tasting - the fruits of my labour. - Parks Near Me - Knutsford, CHE

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Hidden away in the Cheshire country side...........er correction :D .....actually it isn't so hidden..I mean it is gigantic. I suppose for those of us who don't frequent the Cheshire country side it is hidden. If you haven't been, then you definitely should, perhaps best done on a summers day with some beautiful sunshine. Tatton Park is actually one of the UK's most complete historic estates. It contains a Mansion, Gardens, Farm, Old Hall, 1,000 acre deer park and speciality shops offer something for everyone along with over 100 events annually. No wonder it has won numerous awards as an estate. Another unsurprising feature of the park is that it receives over 750,000 visits each year no doubt alot of that footfall is return business. If you do go check out the housekeeper's store. Food and drink lovers should find themselves in heaven if they visit this place. Tatton Park has a rich tradition of good food and drink, and at the Store they stock a good spread I tell thee. All the meat sold is from the animals on the estate, and the cheeses, pates, jams, beverages and other delights are all British, sourced for their flavour and quality.... Fresh fruit and veg is available from the Garden Shop. How cool is that. There is food here for all occasions, for every meal of the day as well as for those celebrations special treats. So have a leisurely drive down the M56 and check this great great venue out. It is free to get in for walkers and cyclists, but with a car you are looking at a fiver to get in. in order to check out the various attractions, again it is around a fiver which isn't bad. Well worth a visit because, I think the place is just grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat!! read more

Tatton Park - National Trust - Taken from official website - Parks Near Me - Knutsford, CHE

Beautiful place with a farm and farm animals the pigs were especially cute along with the donkeys. Cafe had delicious cake and coffee. I visited from USA and had a fantastic time seeing Tatton. read more

We arrived pretty late on a sunny Saturday afternoon so knew it would be a bit of a rushed trip, but thought for the £5 per car entry fee it was worth stopping by. This place is huge and has loads on offer for kids and adults. We only saw a fraction of it, but it was enough to make us want to go back and see the rest. We got a bite to eat when we arrived in the main cafe due to time constraints and whilst it wasn't an inspiring selection, the food was good enough for a quick snack. Plenty of seating outside in the main square gave us a chance to soak up some sun as well. We wandered down to the farm shop which was really well stocked with a variety of fresh and preserved foods - meats, chutneys, cheeses, pies etc. We picked up a few things, and even got an ice-bag from one of the helpful staff members to keep our stuff fresh whilst we finished our trip. We decided we had time for one main attraction and opted for the gardens over the hall or the farm. The only negative was that after paying £5 for entry to the park it was another £6 per person to get into the gardens themselves which felt a little steep, especially given they were closing in less than an hour. Despite that we went ahead and had a great time exploring the different zones, from the cottage gardens with an abundance of vegetable patches and orchards, to the Japanese and Italian gardens, and the maze near the centre. A really peaceful place to get lost, and I imagine we could have spent a few more hours there if we had the time. We'll go back for sure, but it might be worth looking at some of the group tickets to plan ahead next time. read more

If you're looking for a day out then this is definitely a place to come check out. It has something for everyone including... 1. Beautiful gardens with exotic looking flowers and ponds to sit beside which will leave you feeling beyond relaxed. 2. A farm for the animal lovers, which hosts seasonal events. 3. A mansion dating back to the early 19th century open for your perusal. 4. Extensive parkland you can not fail to see cows and deer aplenty. 5. Amongst the many eateries there is a coffee shop for when you get peckish. This place is definitely child friendly and currently has Roald Dahl themed sculptures and activities dotted around the grounds. We paid £6 for parking (even for national trust members) and there were plenty of spaces. With almost too much to do and see in one visit it's definitely a place we'll come to again. read more

Fantastic place in a great location. Tatton Park is absolutely massive. You could spend hours cycling or walking around this place. The park has an old mansion that you can look around, a farm and children's play area, along with a retail area with a range of shops and a cafe. There is also a location to hire bikes, so you don't even have to take your own. There are always some sort of events on within the park which, from my experience, have always been excellent and well worth a visit. My only gripe is that as a national trust member I would have expected some sort of discount on the £6 parking charge. After all this is a national trust site and what do you pay a membership fee for? read more

I recently had the pleasure of coming here for my brother's wedding, and a good choice of venue it certainly was! It's an impressive place from the off, with huge.. tracts of land... to be seen all around and obviously the awesome looking main building. As a venue for a wedding it didn't disappoint though. The room that hosted the ceremony was fitting for such an occasion, and the ceremony itself didn't feel overly long and was just right. As you'd imagine there were loads of opportunities for photos on the grounds, and we had a photographer who arranged us in a number of poses all around. The reception hall was also very good. The room was nice and big, with a good size dancefloor and a stage which was ready for a band on our day. The bar didn't have anything on draught at all, which frankly was a disappointment, so I made do with bottles of Corona for the evening, so it could have been worse! I didn't get to wander off during the day really, so I haven't got to see most of the grounds, but it definitely looks like it'd be a good day out sometime. read more

Tatton Park is always worth a visit on a lovely Summer's day and we had an excellent day in the sun there. The grounds are massive and you can watch the deer and other wildlife wandering about. There is a mansion to visit as well as a medieval manor house. They have an excellent farm shop and café serving local produce. Tatton Park is a National Trust property so entry and parking isn't cheap hence the 4 not 5 stars but it is well worth a visit. Tatton Park also host some excellent and extremely well organised events, the best of which are the Food and Drink Festival, Halle firework concert, and the Tatton Christmas Mansion. read more

Came here with the intention of visiting 3 attractions - Garden, Mansion and Farm - have to say we only managed to visit the Garden attraction during the day. So much to do and see, and as we paid for the 'Totally Tatton' ticket; we can come back at a later date and visit the remaining attractions which represents good value for money and flexibility. As for the park itself, it's absolutely huge and scenic, you can hike or bike across 3-5 recommended trails on the official map. The Garden attraction took 2-3h to do and was definitely worth the money. Highlights for me, I would say, was the Japanese Gardens and the various plants and trees on show. I'm no garden expert but there were some real beautiful garden designs/ideas here, making the visit worthwhile for us and possibly for those who aren't even interested in garden/landscaping. Will update on the other attractions but so far I have to say Tatton Park was thoroughly enjoyable, more so with kids as they can roam about and appreciate the vast parkland and Cheshire countryside, not to mention the different events and activities they organize each weekend. read more

I love Tatton Park, watching the deer, or the swans on the lake, having picnics, driving in the car with the top down, even though the place gets busy you can usually find a secluded spot to lie and relax and eat your picnic, plus with having an entrance fee you usually don't get any unsavoury types like at your local park. read more

Tatton Park - National Trust - Swans on the lake - Parks Near Me - Knutsford, CHE

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Tatton Park is an historic mansion, set in beautifully landscaped gardens. There's so much to explore - you could easily spend a day here. A very nice place for a family day out. The café/tea room is also worth a visit! read more

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A beautiful setting which has been the host to many large events such as race for life. It boasts very large grounds where you can spot numerous wildlife like deer, birds, sheep etc It offers different walks around the grounds where you can choose to walk/cycle etc for different capabilities. The site also holds an historic house where you are able to walk around with hands on experience of how the victorians used to live - exciting for young children (and some adults!) For the younger families there is also a large farm situated a bit further into the grounds. A typical touristy farm consisting of all the usual animals on display as well as the hands on area which usually gets rather messy. There is also a very large childrens play area (conveniently next to the money making funfair next door) which provides hours of fun whilst parents get to sit down and enjoy the surroundings. Food and drink is available on site - typical National Trust style quality - your bog standard sandwiches and hot plates for a price not worth the quality. However if you are just there for the afternoon you can treat yourself with a homemade icecream which are fantastic. A brilliant day out for all walks of life read more

I visited Tatton Park for the RHS show and it was fabulous. I wondered just how big this park is as it seemed to stretch on for miles and miles. I went back with my mum for a wee visit later that year and it was great just to wander around and discover things. There are so many different sections and attractions at Tatton Park. Being a massive animal lover, I particularly loved the farm. It would be great for kids you can feed the hens and see lots of rare breeds there. The Neo classical Mansion is open to visitors, it has lavish rooms and has fine art and furniture collections. You can wander round it on your own or take a guided tour. As well as a 1000 acres of Parkland there is 50 acres of gardens, which include a Japanese garden a Rose garden and maze. My mother and I walked around the gardens for hours, at one point we got a bit lost in the cone forest and we thought it had started snowing (in the middle of summer) until we realised the squirrels were attacking the trees for food much higher up and they were discarding the bits of cones they didn't need! There are also shops and a restaurant, 1000 acres of Open Park offer trails for you to explore, fishing and horseriding. Herds of Fallow deer roam freely across the park, while in the summer, flocks of sheep graze on its grasslands. There's definately enough there for a full day visit, and so much to do for all the family. read more

Tatton Park is a nice, not too big, stately home. It feels like one you could move into tomorrow and enjoy. The house itself is well laid out with furniture and paintings as it would have been when the family lived there. There is a great painting at the top of the stairs which has an optical illusion. No matter where you stand the man's foot is always pointing at you. The gardens are very well laid out in both formal and more random manner. There is a great fruit and vegetable garden which is still used today. There is a farm in the grounds which houses a range of animals and is a great place to take the kids. Tatton houses a range of concerts and events throughout the year and there is often a firework concert in the summer. There are a range of shops and eating places and it is a great place to visit for all the family. Christmas is a special time and the house is always decorated with carol concerts and other events. read more

had a fab day! lots of unusual things to taste and plenty of freebies!! loved my buffalo burger! and my free yelp! sunglasses. GREAT DAY OUT. read more

I went to Tatton Park once with a friend who lived nearby. I remember it being HUGE and very similar to Richmond Park near where I live in SW london. Whilst it has deer and a cool children's playground it is ideal for families to visit when in the Manchster area. Watch out for events though because it has a fair few each year. read more

An excellent place for a day out -- with kids or without. We take our two there from time to time (they're 3 and 5) and they enjoy the adventure playground, the farm and the maze most. There's quite a walk between these three so they tend to fall asleep in the car on the way home! It's not especially cheap but you get a reasonable discount if you're a National Trust member. There's also a good deli-cum-farm-shop if you're into that sort of thing. The gardens are exquisite and even if you don't care much for matters horticultural there's still loads of space to run around and let off steam. All in all -- well worth the trip. read more

Good for a day out, with something for everyone, with a farm, nice country walks in the grounds. If you are lucky you will see deer in the park. Also there are seasonal attractions check their website for details. read more

nice place but you seem to have to pay for everything once you are in.. car park farm.. etc.. we just wanted to go to walk round the grounds and take the kids for a wander away from Warrington.. but everywhere we looked it was extra fee's to walk left or right in the park. great if you have cash on you.. not good just to take the kids for a casual afternoon out. read more

Tatton Park is a striking venue and has lovely grounds, including some farm animals, cafe and small shop. It is quite pricey, but does make for a nice 'day out' read more

Just a few miles south of Manchester, and a short distance from Knutsford lies the magnificent Tatton Hall & Gardens. This is one of the most complete historical estates in Britain, set in over 1000 acres of gardens and deer park. On your approach into Tatton Park entering Cheshire off the M56, you'll pass endless Mansions (just where did they all get their money from??!!). It's almost an entire 'season' of MTV cribs sat next door to each other (some classical others slightly garish and Gatsbyesque). You then enter the park (off a cheeky 'you might miss it' turn) and progress for what seems miles before you enter the park proper. This is a National Trust property but NT members will still have to pay for certain parts of the park unlike other properties (I assume it's only half owned by the National Trust). As you approach you can see hundreds of deer on either side of the route: what's odd is that two different types of deer seem to be separated by the road with not an inkling of desire to mix with the other breedsno melting pot for these country folk. There's a pretty extensive children's play area next to the large car parks, always handy for keeping the kids entertained for some time (and thus subduing them). Following this you come to the main courtyard/stables area of which you'll find a large café/restaurant, shops (gift and garden) and a place to hire bikes. This yard includes many outdoor tables either for picnics or for 'refreshments' (I find that such a queezy word) purchased from the café. Just outside lies the fantastic farm shop where you can pick up farm foods (not frozen turkey alphabets et al) such as venison, sausages, organic pterodactyls and locally reared wine bottles. A few of these items are not cheap but they taste the business undoubtedly. From here you can either enter the extensive gardens or enter the lavish old Hall. You are charged entry for both park and hall but you can buy a one off ticket for all attractions. The gardens are enormous and beautifully nurtured. Aside from the smaller individual sections of the garden (the initial stage takes you through the vegetable and fruit gardens, Italian gardens, vines etc) there is a large arboretum (containing hundreds of species of trees including a huge, and strangely soft to the touch, Californian Redwood) and a stunning Japanese garden (noted many times as one of the greatest in Europe). You can walk around the perimeter of this Japanese garden when the park is open but they also carry out tours a couple of days a week in which you can enter fully. The house itself is packed full of history (and ever so slightly histrionic staffreallyplace one foot over the barriers, gently place you hand on something you shouldn't and they'll be over you like a rabid rottweiler! Interesting to see many names I associate with Manchester (such as Egerton, Wilbraham) all originate within Tatton Park. The house is definitely worth a look around and for kids there's a quiz they can take around with them. Alongside all this is a Tudor hall and a traditional 1930's farm (with rare breeds) and in the summer they host the Tatton Flower Show (Cheshire's version of the Chelsea Flower show) plus concerts hosted by the Halle orchestra. read more

Not far off the M6 is the most beautiful Mansion in Cheshire. They have wonderful gardens to visit and a farm for the kids. If your children like a bit of adventure they have a large park. They host many events here, such as vintage car shows and flower shows. read more

Tatton Park is a great place to visit - Lots of families take their bikes up there and cycle around the grounds. There is a large Park to enjoy with lakes and gardens and also Deer's in the park - A lovely hall to visit and often lots of things going on there - personally recommended for a day out read more

Tatton Park is really awesome, it is huge and you can spend all day looking around. They have a farm, manor house, great play area for kids, beautiful gardens, a nice restaurant and loads of deer. If you just want a walk you can park in Knutsford and just walk in - warning! its a good few miles to reach the restaurant and loos and house! In the summer they do the RHS flower show which is generally a great day out. read more

Tatton Park is a favourite of ours for a Sunday. It is really big and costs £3 per car to enter. There is a small farm but you have to pay to go in. Has a few animals pigs and horses. Nice to go once if you havent been before. There is a huge playground for kids and some shops and cafes. All in all a good place to go read more

We absolutely love this place, just £5 if you want to travel and park the car up, everything else is free for National Trust members. The House is something to be seen and the gardens are immense and beautiful. Very good for walking of your Sunday lunch or getting the kids worn out. They very often have things going on there and the kids play area is large and entertaining. read more

Tatton Park is a lovely place to visit. It's huge and every time I go I find somewhere new! As well as the countryside walks, you can visit some beautiful gardens including a japanesse garden. They also have a cafe with really delicious cakes; loads of types. There is a children's farm with lots of animals and also a mansion. Tatton Park do quite a good saver ticket which enables you to visit the farm, mansion and gardens. read more

great for days out for the family, my sons love running around the field.

lots to see & do at tatton park including the mansion, old hall, farm, deer park, gardens & 1000 acres of parkland. also has a cafe & is great for picnics & has various events throughout the year like the flower show. it was also featured on living tv's 'most haunted' so you might see more than you bargained for! read more