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Christmas at Tatton Park

Visitors in the Mansion at Christmas, Tatton Park, Cheshire
Visitors in the Mansion at Christmas, Tatton Park, Cheshire | © With Passion and Purpose

Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park where you'll find experiences like no other, with the historic mansion transformed with spectacular seasonal displays, plus an illuminated garden trail with a difference and Santa returning to the farmyard.

Christmas Events

Take a look at our exciting events for this festive season.

Once Upon a Christmas 
Step through the pages of your favourite festive tales in the Christmas Mansion where every room brings to life a classic story from the season. Book here
Yuletide: A Glittering Winter Garden Adventure
Warm up around the fire at the Yuletide Gathering, and let enchanting stories and music take you to lands anew. Embark on the Glittering Trail where folklore comes to life and magical stories unfold before your eyes!Book here
Father Christmas at the Farm
Find Father Christmas and his elf helpers in a festive grotto. Enjoy roaming entertainers, festive choirs, brass bands, crafts and delicious treats in the Christmas Café.Book here
Festive Afternoon Tea
Cosy up in the Gardener’s Cottage tearoom and indulge in seasonal savouries, finger sandwiches, handmade cakes and pastries.Find out more
Christmas Gift Fair
Enjoy free entry to the Tenants' Hall, rarely open for visitors, and find those special Christmas gifts. Browse local suppliers selling handcrafted items including jewellery, candles, and gin.Find out more
NCO Christmas Concert
Expect festive favourites, readings and carols, sung by the Choir of St Nicholas Catholic High School, Northwich. There will also be carols to join in with, so bring your best singing voices!Book here
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Gardener's Cottage Tea Room, Tatton Park, Cheshire
Festive Afternoon Tea at The Gardener's Cottage Tea Room, Tatton Park, Cheshire | © KSP Photography

Winter Walks

Winter is a great time to see wildlife in the parkland as woodland birds such as goldcrests and treecreepers gather to search for food among the silhouetted trees. Wildfowl species increase in number on the meres as they join us from the north to enjoy our relatively mild climate, and from the Allen Bird Hide near Melchett Mere, visitors may be lucky enough to spot wigeons, pochards and goldeneye.

Festive Food and Drink

Warm up after a wintry walk with some homemade Tatton produce soup in the Stables Restaurant, or enjoy an indulgent The Works hot chocolate. Or as a special treat, book a Festive Afternoon Tea in the Gardener's Cottage Tea Room on selected dates between 22 November and 23 December. Enquire here.

Christmas Gifts

The Housekeepers Store, Gift Shop and Garden Shop offer a selection of bespoke Tatton Park gifts and local artisan produce including jams, chutneys, traditional teas and English wines and spirits.  A Tatton Park hamper featuring a curated selection including homewares designed by acclaimed local artist Nick Thompson, makes a special Christmas gift. 

Good to Know: 

  • Click to pre-book your parkland vehicle entry online and save 10% 

  • Tickets can be bought on the day at the mansion entrance 

  • Parkland vehicle entry applies to all visitors (including National Trust and Historic Houses) 

  • Totally Tatton tickets are not valid for attraction tours, courses or specified events including the Christmas Mansion, Father Christmas at the Farm and Christmas in the Gardens 

Where next?

If you enjoyed your visit to Tatton Park, why not extend the festivities and see what else is on nearby? Explore Dunham Massey's gardens after dark, illuminated by colourful Christmas lights, enter a world of wild and wonderful animals inside the house at Lyme, and little ones can play in the indoor soft play space at Quarry Bank.

Discover more Christmas days out by clicking the link below.

Christmas in the North West
View across to the Japanese Garden in Autumn, Tatton Park, Cheshire

Discover more about Tatton Park

Tatton Park is cared for by Cheshire East Council on behalf of the National Trust. Find out more about Tatton Park.

Plan your visit

Things to do in Tatton Park's mansion 

Explore the mansion at Tatton Park, a National Trust property cared for by Cheshire East Council. Discover its opulent state rooms, vast collection and complete servants’ quarters.

A view of the south elevation of the mansion at Tatton Park, Cheshire on a sunny day.

Exploring the garden at Tatton Park 

See how the garden has evolved with each owner and their chosen landscape architect. View the Japanese Garden from its perimeter and walk through the Fernery and Kitchen Garden.

A snowy scene of the Shinto Shrine at Tatton Park. An arched footbridge covered in snow spans the icy water.

Christmas events in Cheshire and Manchester 

From winter illuminations to houses dressed for the season, there's plenty of festive things to do across Cheshire and Greater Manchester. Plan ahead and find a Christmas event near you this year.

Family visitors at Yuletide, A Glittering Winter Garden Adventure at Tatton Park, Cheshire

More days out in Cheshire and Greater Manchester 

Discover Greater Manchester's heritage, through grand houses, deer parks, gardens, and cotton mills and enjoy the beautiful Cheshire countryside.

A view of Lyme house covered in snow. The house can be seen in the frozen reflection pond.

Christmas with the National Trust 

Whether you want to make your own Christmas wreath, visit Father Christmas or enjoy winter illuminations at a historic location, we've plenty of festive events and things to do at the places in our care. Plan ahead for a festive day out this year.

Two women admiring the settings on the table in a hall decorated for Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

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