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Secrets of the Old Hall Tour

A guided tour through five centuries, this event gives you the special opportunity to explore this unique site, which is not regularly open to the public.

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A guided tour through five centuries, this event gives you the special opportunity to explore this unique site, which is not regularly open to the public.

“Hidden behind a clump of trees, alive with rooks, stands the Old Hall, like an embarrassing great-aunt who refuses to die.” Simon Jenkins, England’s Thousand Best Houses.

A relic of Tatton’s Tudor and Jacobean history, the Old Hall is a remarkable survivor. The original manor house of the estate, it was kept, even when the grand Mansion took its place half a mile across the Park.

Step back in time on a tour which unravels the mysteries of the Old Hall, the oldest building at Tatton, dating back to the late fifteenth century. You’ll travel through the last 500 years of Tatton’s long history – guided through this unique house, which, as you will see – was not just the home of Tatton’s early lords. Soak up the atmosphere, smell the woodsmoke and maybe even hear a ghost story or two in reputedly one of the most haunted buildings in England. Prices: £15 per person. Suitable for 10 years plus. Price includes parkland entry

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Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 01625 374428

Suitability

10 years plus

Meeting point

The Old Hall. The gate staff will direct you to the meeting point.

What to bring and wear

The Old Hall can be quite cold so wrap up well.

Accessibility

There are some uneven surfaces around the Old Hall.

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