Family-friendly things to do at Tatton Park

Scarecrows in front of Tatton Park Mansion Cheshire | © Tatton Park

On your marks, get set ...for The Tatton Scarecrow Sports Day, coming soon, this February half term! Enjoy fun weekends at the farm, or explore the parkland looking out for wildlife along the way.

February half term at Tatton Park

Ready… set… GO!! The Tatton Scarecrow Sports Day kicks off on 14 February 2026.

Let’s get physical at the gardens and farm this February half-term with a team of sporty scarecrows. There’ll be rowing and throwing, curling and serving, kickflips, backflips, high kicks, and wickets.

So get your shin pads on, tighten your black belt, and step up to the plate at Tatton’s annual scarecrow festival!

Also, enjoy stories about life down on the farm with Aunty Mary and the Miller at weekends.

Gardens: Saturday 14 February – Sunday 1 March, closed on Monday 16 & Monday 23 February

Farm: Saturday 14 - Sunday 22 February, closed on Monday 16 February

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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.

Family fun in the snow | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

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

Wrap up warm and enjoy the great outdoors! 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 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.