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Family-friendly things to do at Tatton Park

A child and mother looking at the decorations on a Christmas tree at Tatton Park, Cheshire
Enjoying a festive visit to the mansion at Tatton Park | © Tatton Park/Karen Staniland-Platt

Spend time with your family at Tatton Park this winter. From Christmas events to spotting awesome wildlife, there’s lots for you to try.

Christmas at Tatton Park

Experience the magic of Christmas at Tatton Park, a magical festive wonderland nestled in the heart of Cheshire. This year, immerse yourself in a festive experience like no other, where the historic mansion is transformed plus much more in the gardens, farm and stableyard throughout the Christmas season.

Once Upon a Christmas – Step through the pages of your favourite festive tales at the Christmas Mansion where every room brings to life a classic story from the season. Book tickets to Once Upon a Christmas

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 tickets to Yuletide 

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 tickets to Father Christmas at the Farm

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Christmas at Tatton Park

Planning your family visit

  • Toilet facilities and baby changing you’ll find in the Stableyard (please note there are no toilets in the gardens).
  • There are garden mobility scooters available to hire from the garden entrance on the day of your visit (not available to pre-book and for use in the gardens only).
  • The adventure play area is located a short walk from the main car park, where there are some picnic benches. There is also a woodland adventure area at the Farm.
  • The Stables Restaurant is baby friendly, with highchairs and children’s lunchboxes on offer.
  • Please note that Tatton Park is a National Trust estate, managed and financed by Cheshire East Council. Parkland charges apply for everyone, including National Trust members. More details at tattonpark.org.uk.
Two women with prams walking through an autumnal garden at Tatton Park
Enjoy an autumnal walk at Tatton Park | © ©National Trust Images/Annapurna Mellor

Family time together

There’s plenty of ways to spend time together with the family. Here’s some activities to enjoy with your little explorers:

Play in nature

If you're a wildlife lover – why not pack your binoculars and head to the Allen Bird Hide to see what wildlife you can spot across Tatton’s Mere? Perfect for little ones, take a short, circular woodland walk in Dairy Wood Way or head to the Adventure Play area – right next to the car park.

Visit the farm

Say hello to your favourite farmyard friends! Children will love exploring the outdoor play area. Little ones can head indoors to the play barn for a mini tractor ride and meet Aunty Mary and the Miller who have tales to tell (weekends only).

A garden for all seasons

There’s 50 acres of gardens for little ones to burn off some energy. The Japanese Garden looks stunning in autumn and winter, and from the Italian Garden you can take in the vistas over the parkland with the Peak District in the distance. Warm up in the Fernery and Conservatory and admire our tree ferns and our new display of orchids and bromeliads – it’s an inviting space all year round. And if the sun is shining, there’s plenty of garden spots to enjoy a picnic with a spectacular view or head to the many picnic benches in the Stableyard and Play area.

Treat yourself

Browse in the pre-loved bookshop, full of great reads for all ages, before heading to the Stables for a full works hot chocolate. The Housekeeper’s Store is stocked full of local and artisan food, with a selection of delicious sweet treats. The Gift Shop and Garden Shop offer a choice of souvenirs of your visit to take home with you.

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

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.

Things to do on Tatton Park's farm 

Learn about 1930s farming practices and techniques, meet traditional and endangered species of farm animals and learn where our food comes from in a unique interactive exhibition.

Farm assistant walking a pig at Tatton Park Farm, Cheshire

Exploring the estate at Tatton Park 

With 1,000 acres of parkland, there’s plenty to do on the Tatton Park estate. See the variety of wildlife or practise a range of outdoor activities.

Visitors walking through the parkland, Tatton Park, Cheshire

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