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Exploring the estate at Tatton Park

View of the Mansion from the parkland with fallow deer, Tatton Park, Cheshire
View of the Mansion from the parkland with fallow deer, Tatton Park, Cheshire | © Tatton Park

With sweeping landscapes and 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of parkland to explore, there’s plenty to see and do on this grand country estate. See the deer freely wander and enjoy a range of outdoor activities.

The parkland at Tatton Park 

Discover the vision of landscape architect Humphry Repton (1752–1818) as you walk through the parkland at Tatton Park.

The deer park at Tatton was created by Royal Charter in 1290. Today the parkland is home to herds of ancient red and fallow deer and rare Hebridean and Soay sheep. The Hebridean sheep is one of the oldest existing flocks on record, dating from 1887. The Soay sheep is a smaller, primitive breed that is thought to have been farmed as long ago as the Bronze Age, and there's evidence that people lived here during that period. 

Every season in the parkland brings its own rich variety of birds and wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled as you explore the meres, woodlands and rough grassland, which each provide a perfect habitat for a diverse range of flora and fauna.  

Please be aware that the deer are unpredictable wild animals and can behave aggressively if approached. Please keep at least 50 metres away. Dogs must be kept on leads within the Parkland from 1 May - 31 July 2025.

For more information visit the Tatton Park website.

View of Tatton Old Hall in the parkland near Tatton Mere at Tatton Park, Cheshire. The Old Hall was built around 1520 for the Brereton family and sold in 1598 to Sir Thomas Egerton.
Tatton Old Hall | © National Trust Images/Mark Fiennes

The Old Hall at Tatton Park 

Originally built by the powerful Stanley family the Hall’s Tudor heyday gave way to a slower pace of life as it was superseded by the new 18th century Mansion. The Old Hall stands near the remnants of Tatton village, whose humps and hollows show where houses once stood. The Hall survives as Tatton Park’s oldest building, dating back to around 1520. The single-storey great hall, dimly lit by tallow candle and flickering fire, transports you back to its Tudor beginnings.

Old Hall Open Days

Come and explore the rooms and soak up the atmosphere of this hidden away slice of history this spring and summer on selected dates between Friday 16 May - Saturday 27 September 2025. The Old Hall is the perfect spot to bring along a family picnic and gentle outdoor games, with space for kids to run around outside. You can grab a family activity pack from reception and discover the flora and fauna of this unique area within the parkland.

Throughout the year the Old Hall's rich history sets the scene for many educational workshops and group tours as part of Tatton Park’s varied learning programme.  

For parkland and Old Hall open days, special events and tours visit Tatton Park’s events page

Golden Brook in spring at 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 and its exhibitions.

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