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The 50 acres of gardens at Tatton feature
exotic and unusual plants from around the world and offer a varied mix of
styles thanks to 200 years of design and history. The 2000 acre estate is
maintained, managed and financed by Cheshire County Council on lease from
the National Trust to whom the Mansion and Gardens were bequeathed by the
last Lord Egerton in 1958, 'for the benefit of the Nation'. |
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The walled rose garden and the spectacular
Japanese Gardens are shown above. The Japanese Gardens featuring a Shinto
Temple were restored in 2001 to original designs from 1910-13. |
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Tatton
is the venue for many different events throughout the year including the RHS
Flower Show, the Hall� Fireworks & Light Spectacular, Will Young in Concert
and on the 7th August 05 the Fun Dog Show, with ten novelty
classes including saddest eyes, waggiest tail & scruffiest dog, plus a fun
agility course. Dogs are not permitted in the Gardens but there are plenty
of great walks in the Estate. |
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Tatton Park was in the possession of the
Egerton family from the 16th century, the current Mansion dates from the
late 18th century, built in a neo-classical style by Wyatt to replace an
original brick building. The Estate was used for parachute training during
the second world war; a plaque in remembrance reads:
Throughout most of the Second World War, Tatton Park was the dropping zone
for No. 1 Parachute Training School, Ringway. This stone is set in honour of
those thousands from many lands who descended here in the course of training
given or received for parachute service with the Allied Forces in every
theatre of war. |
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Rhododendrons and Azaleas add a blast of colour
throughout the gardens. As well as the Mansion the deer parkland contains a
working 1930�s farm, the Tudor Old Hall and Stableyard, home to the Stables
Restaurant, Gift Shop and the Housekeeper�s Store, Tatton�s own speciality
food shop. |
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