Tatton Park and Gardens, Knutsford (one of Cheshire's Gardens of Distinction)

Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN

Tel: 01625 534400

There's enough here at this National Trust property to keep you occupied for several days, never mind several hours. It's a country estate with a thousand acres of deer-park, plus meres, an authentic Japanese garden, a medieval hall (the Old Hall), a Georgian mansion (Tatton Hall) and a 1930s farm, not forgetting the tea rooms. The park is free for cyclists. Be warned that the RHS Flower Show held annually in July dramatically increases the traffic around the area and in the parkland. See the map below

Opening times (2010):

Last admission an hour before closing.

Park: 1 Jan - 26 Mar, 11.00-17.00, Tues-Sun; 27 Mar - 3 Oct, 10.00-19.00, Tues-Sun ; 4 Oct 31 Dec, 11.00-17.00, Tues-Sun. Plus bank holiday Mondays.

Gardens: 1 Jan - 26 Mar, 11.00-16.00, Tues-Sun; 27 Mar - 3 Oct, 10.00-18.00; 4 Oct - 31 Dec, 11.00-16.00, Tue-Sun. Plus Mons in August, 10.00-17.00.

Tudor Old Hall: 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 20 May, 3 June, 19/20 June, 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 11/12 Sep, 26-31 Oct, 12.00-16.00.

Restaurant: 5 Oct 09 - 26 Mar 10, 11.00-16.00, Tues-Sun. 27 Mar - 3 Oct, 10.00-18.00, daily.

Mansion: 27 Mar - 3 Oct, 13.00-17.00, Tues-Sun.

Facilities:

Refreshments near the main house.

Admission fee (2010/11):

Car entry to estate: Up to 26 Mar, £4.50; 27 Mar - 25 Mar 2011, £5.00

(pedestrians and cyclists free).

Each attraction: Adult £4.50; 4-15 £2.50; Family (2 + 3) £11.50.

Mansion, gardens and farm: Adult £7.00; 4-15 £3.50; Family £17.00 (can return to use whole ticket on another day, but car entry payable each time).

From the Cheshire Cycleway:

The cycleway passes close to the northern entrance to the park (Rostherne Gate). Just outside Rostherne village, take Rostherne Lane to Ashley Road. Cross the road to the entrance.