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Tues 8th to Sun 13th Lambing
Week at the Farm
Visitors will be able to see the ewes and
newborn lambs in the lambing pens and, if they are very lucky, even see lambs
being born!
Our younger visitors will be able
to take part in fun activities like a making a farm collage,
painting a picture and guessing the weight of the lamb. There
will also be twice-daily informative talks about the lambing
season.
From
12pm-5pm (last entry 4pm). Park Entry charge £4.50
per car. Farm
entry: Adult £4, Child (4 - 15 years) £2, Family
(2 adults and up to 3 children) £10. Purchase
a Totally Tatton Ticket and gain entry to Mansion,
Gardens and Farm on one ticket. Adult £6,
Child (4 - 15 years) £3, Family (2 adults and up to
3 children) £15. Fri 11th - Sun 13th
Cheshire
Spring Fine Art & Antiques Fair
Quality
fine art and antiques event feature nationwide exhibitors specialising
in jewellery, contemporary art, furniture, silver, traditional
paintings, glass, lighting and much more
Fri: 12pm to 6pm, Sat:
11am to 6pm, Sun: 11am to 4pmAdult £5; Children under
18 free
Tel: 01277 214677
Sat 19th - Sun 20th St
George's Day Weekend Old Hall
See the Old Hall transformed into a medieval
spectacular. Meet knights in armour and try your hand at our
have-a-go armour and archery sessions. Can you hit the dragon
targets? Enjoy the Tatton ‘Mummers’ play and try
delicious traditional food in the grounds of this fascinating
medieval Hall.
Farm
Are you brave enough to enter the ‘Dragon’s Lair?’ Hunt
the Dragon hidden in the Farmyard. Meet the Fortune Teller,
have your face painted and join in our traditional English
country games.
Gardens
Listen to Merlin and his storytelling companions as they
weave mystical tales in the gardens. Follow a magical quiz trail
through the gardens.
Mansion
Can you uncover the secret symbols in the Mansion? Learn
about the history and heraldry of the Egerton family. Make your
own family crest and join in the fun activities.
Shops & Restaurant
There’s more in the stableyard too! Marvel at the Morris
Dancers and visit the shops and restaurant for fantastic English
food, gifts and St George’s themed products.
Normal Park and Attraction entry charges and opening times
apply
Special offer: This weekend only Totally Tatton Tickets will
allow additional entry to the Old Hall. All other times ticket
allows entry to the Farm, Mansion and Gardens only.
For more information
tel 01625 374400
Wed 30th National
Garden Scheme
All garden entries and donations will be given
to the National Garden scheme which helps charities such as
the Queen's Nursing Institute 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm).
Normal entry charges apply.
Sat 3rd - Mon 5th The
Design Weekend in association with design et al magazine
Home
and garden exhibition in association with design et al magazine.
Gain ideas for everything from flooring to furniture and garden
design to gazebos. The event also features Design talks, Free
consultations, Seminars and Workshops
10am to 5pm
Adults £10; Children under 16 free with full paying
adult. Senior Citizens £7.50. Normal Car entry fee applies
For more details tel: 01244 346 347
Fri 2nd Tatton Park
Biennial 2008 Opening
Tatton Park Biennial is a new
contemporary art event for the UK supported by Cheshire County
Council; The North West Regional Development Agency; Arts Council
England, Northwest; Cheshire Year of Gardens; The National
Trust; The Tatton Park Trust and Tatton Park. The Biennial
will be staged from May to September 2008 and presented in
association with Cheshire’s Year
of
Gardens 08.
Mon 5th Adopt a Farm
Animal Day
Come along to the Farm and meet our animals which
are available for adoption. Choose from Rosie the Red Poll,
Blossom the Clydesdale and Tallulah the Tamworth
Normal opening times and charges apply
For more information tel: 01625 374431
Wed 7th RHS Lecture
- Restoration of the Kitchen Garden
A look at the work, planting
and care involved in the restoration of the impressive Kitchen
garden of Tatton Park followed by a guided tour with Garden
Manager Sam Youd.
Time: 2pm to 4pm. Price: RHS members £7.95. Non members £9.95.
To book tel: 08456 121 253
Sunday 11th NW Air Ambulance
Cycle Challenge
To register your interest call 0800 587 4570 or visit the
North West Air Ambulance website Registration:
Adults £10.
Children under 16 £5
Sat 17th - Sun 18th Thomas
Stanley Retinue at the Old HallOnce upon a time the Stanleys
held the manor at Tatton.
Now Sir Thomas and Sir William are
coming back with their retinue to the Old Hall. Meet the reenactment
group who portray the most powerful of medieval families. 12
noon to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Adult £4, Children £2, Family £10 (2 adults
and up to 3 children)
Old Hall Open for tours
For further information tel 01625 374400
Sat 24th - Mon 26th Tatton
Park Biennial Book Launch
Please visit Tatton Park Biennial website for details
Sat 31st May & Sun 1st June Classic
and Performance Car Spectacular with Giant Cheshire Auto-jumble
The 22nd year for one of Britain's best and most popular classic
car events. Over 2,000 Classic Performance and Vintage cars
on show. Over 80 of Britain's top club displays including Jaguar,
Lotus, Mercedes Benz and a special feature by the TVR car club.
Massive 2 day autojumble with classic car-mart. General trade
stands, children's rides and refreshments. A great day out
for the family
9am to 5pm
Adults £6. Children under 12 Free
For more information tel 01565 723863 or visit the Cheshire
Auto Promotions website
Sat 7th to Sun 15th Tatton
Orchid Festival Orchids
Experience the best in Orchids at Tatton’s
first Orchid Festival,
part of Cheshire’s Year of Gardens ‘08
programme of Orchid Events.During the first weekend (June 7th
and 8th) Tatton’s
Tenant’s Hall will be a blaze of orchids during the magnificent
two day Orchid Show. Visitors will be able to take part in
workshops, watch demonstrations and browse and buy from a host
of traders and exhibitors. Orchids and other botanical plants
will form a spectacular display in Tatton’s Neo-classical
Mansion throughout the festival. The Mansion’s exhibition
room will also exhibit rare Orchid artwork and books from the
Egerton’s private collection. An additional private collection
of Orchid art will be on display in the Knutsford exhibition
room in the Stableyard.
Charges: Normal Park Entry and Mansion charges apply.
Free entry to Stableyard exhibition and Tenants' Hall
Opening Times: Normal Park and Mansion opening times
For more information tel 01625 374400
Sunday 8th Tatton
Park Triathlon
Tatton Park provides the ideal setting and environment
for a new triathlon for the North West. The mere is ideal for
a 1500m swim, the bike course takes triathletes through the
stunning parkland
and a superb undulating run provides the
ideal running course.
Choose from two distances:
Sprint: Swim 400m, Bike 20k, Run
5k
Olympic Standard: Swim 1500m, Bike 40k, Run 10k
Cheerers on'
can enjoy the rest of Tatton's attractions including
the Farm,
Mansion, Gardens, Shops, Adventure Playground and restaurant.
For
more information and to book visit the Tatton Triathlon website
Wed 11th June National
Garden Scheme
All garden entries and donations will be given
to the National Garden scheme which helps charities such as
the Queen's Nursing Institute 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm).
Normal entry charges apply.
Sat 14th & Sun 15th Medieval
Fayre at the Old Hall. Medieval soldier reenactors
To celebrate
the 20th Medieval Fayre at Tatton in association with Plantagenet
events each day will end with an even bigger and better battle.
Men at arms, archers, gunners and a ragtag army of hangers-on
promises an exciting and atmospheric event. Over 40 authentic
merchants and skilled artisan.
11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Adults £5, Children £2.50, Family (2 adults and
up to 3 children) £15
Sat 21st & Sun 22nd June Cancer
Research Race for Life
Race commences at 11am. Register
through the Race for Life website or tel 08705 134314
Sat 5th - Sun 6th Stars
& Stripes Classic American Car ShowThe North West's premier
event for lovers of all things American! Huge Fins `n' Chrome
cars from the 1950's and 1960's. Corvettes, Mustangs, Cadillacs,
Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Pick-up Trucks, Days Vans and the famous
Wall of Death. Lots of trade stalls selling American related
items. Music, line dancing and refreshments. A great day out
for all the family.
9am to 5pm
Adults £6; Children under 12 Free
Normal Park entry fee applies
For more information tel 01565 723863 or visit the Cheshire
Auto Promotions website
Fri 4th - Sun 6th The
14th Cheshire Summer Fine Art & Antiques Fair
Quality fine art and antiques event featuring nationwide exhibitions
specialising in jewellery, contemporary art, furniture, silver,
traditional paintings, sculpture, glass, lighting, clocks and
much more.
Fri: 12pm to 6pm, Sat: 11am to 6pm, Sun: 11am to 5pm
Adult £5;
Children under 18 free. Normal Park entry charge applies
Tel 01277 214677 or visit the Bailey Fairs website.
Sat 12th & Sun 13th 1940's
Weekend - The Way We Were
Tatton's
role in WW11 was an important one and is celebrated during
this weekend with battle re-enactment and the home front. Try
your hand at make do and mend, dig for victory, wartime cooking,
washday and attend an evacuee's school. Dance and sing with
entertainers. Displays of military and civilian vehicles. Step
back in time. Come dressed up for the fun.
The 1940s Weekend takes
place at the Old Hall
11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Adult £4, Children £2, Family (2 adults and up
to 3 children) £10.
For more information tel 01625 374400
Wed 11th Theatre Set
Up: All's Well that ends Well
The play's central romantic figures
are a young nobleman Bertram and and orphaned commoner, Helene.
Their different backgrounds cause problems with their romance.
Being a comedy Bertram comes around and all's well that ends
well!
Ticket prices from £15
Sun 13th July Kinderkonzert
An
open air music festival for children from 2 to 10 years their
friends and families with two main shows in the afternoon from
well known artists as well as slide shows, music workshops,
activities and games.
1pm to 6pm
Adult £6.50, Child 2 to 10 years £4.50 (family
pass for 4 persons £20, family pass for 5 persons £24)
For further information visit Kinderkonzerts website
Sat 19th July to Sun 17th oneplace
exhibition
Exhibition in the Mansion steward's room showing work achieved
by Tatton's oneplace artists in residence.
Normal mansion admission prices apply
Sat 19th & Sun 20th Rare Breeds weekend at the Farm
Meet all our
rare breed animals including Blossom the Clydesdale and help raise awareness
of these endangered species
Normal opening times and entry charges apply
Wed 23rd July - Sun 27th July RHS Flower Show
A day at the RHS Flower Show at
Tatton Park is a ‘must’ in
all gardening calendars where you can let the whole family
discover the pleasure of plants and gardens.
Tickets: RHS
members PublicWed 23rd £24
NA
Thur 24th - Sun 27th £18 £19
Tickets on the Day £23 £23
OPEN: Thu 24th – Sun 27th July 2008, 10am – 6.30pm
(closes 5pm on Sunday)
Wed 23rd, RHS and NT members’ only Preview Day.
For further information visit the RHS website
Note: discount not valid for Preview Day tickets or with any
other offers. Last date for purchase of tickets is Tuesday
22nd July.
Sat 2nd Halle Fireworks
and Light Spectacular Concert
Details to be confirmed
Sun 3rd Tatton Park
Picnic Concert
Details to be confirmed .
Sun 3rd Fun Dog
Show
Novelty classes plus a fun agility course
£1 entry fee per
class plus normal park entry charges
Further information tel 01625 534431
Wed 6th Ranger's Boredom Busters
Stuck for ideas? Then come along for a trailer ride through
the Park and go Pond dipping
10am to 1pm
Adult £3, Children £2 (minimum age 5). Adult must
be present with all participating children
Sun 10th Viking
Sunday at the Old Hall Viking reenactors
Vikings are coming....!
Cestrescire Living History invade and take over Tatton's Old
hall. Experience battle and domestic life. try on armour. Have
a go at archery (small charge). 12pm - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Adult £4, Children £2, Family (2 adults and up
to 3 children) £10
For further information tel 01625 374400
Sun 10th VW North
West Car Show
The largest gathering of Volkswagens, both air
and water cooled, in the North of England. Specialist trade
stands, autojumble, concourse with massive car club displays
and cars for sale. Children's rides and much more on the day!
A great family day out!
9am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). Adults £6,
Children under 16 free
Normal Park entry charge applies
For further information tel 0161 339 1124 or visit the VW North
West website
Wed 13th Ranger's
Boredom Busters
Stuck for ideas? Then come along for a trailer ride through
the Park and go Pond dipping. 10am to 1pm
Adult £3, Children £2 (minimum age 5). Adult must
be present with all participating children
Wed 15th Illyria
Open Air Theatre - The Merry Wives of Windsor Tickets:
Adults £10,
Children £7
Tel 01625 374400
Sat 16th & Sun 17th Tatton
Park Vintage, Classic & Sports Car Show
Over 2,000 Vintage and Classic cars, with up to 90 top car
club displays including special events for the Rolls Royce
Enthusiasts Club and Alvis Owners Club. Massive 2-day Auto-jumble,
collectors car mart for selling or buying the car of your dreams!
Lots of general trade stands, childrens rides and refreshments.
A great family day out!
9am to 5pm. Adult £6, Children under
12 Free. Normal Park entry charge applies
For more information tel 01565 723863 or visit Cheshire Auto
Promotions website
Sat 23rd to Mon 25th Tatton
Park Country Show
The 2008 show features a variety of country
sports, equestrian events and dog shows. A major new arena
within the show will be the rural skills area devoted to woodland
crafts and skills, coppice skills, horse logging, forestry
and the English Open Chainsaw carving Competition.
Open 10am
to 6pm. Adults £7, Children £3 (5 -
16 yrs). Senior Citizens £6
For further information visit the Living Heritage Country Shows
website.
Sat 23rd Aug to Sun 28th Sept
Photographs by Biennial Artist Faye Claridge
Mirror Pool: to travel, to dream, to wishFaye's work explores
the hopes and unfulfilled dreams at Tatton Park inspired by the
imported Chinese tree Emmenopterys Henryi. Haunting images show
ghosts of visitors reflected alongside this tree that is yet
to flower despite being here for almost one hundred years
Mansion
Stewards Room.
Normal entry prices apply
Sat 27th August - Sun 7 Sept
Warrington Art Group exhibition
Now in its 5th year the exhibition
celebrates local art and is designed to encourage artistic
talent in the community. Come along and vote for your favourite
piece of work.
12pm - 5pm. Free admission to exhibition
Normal park entry charges apply
Mon 25 August Adopt a Farm
Animal Day
Brush Blossom, meet Rosie and take Tallulah to the fields.
Help conserve these rare breeds by adopting one of them which
helps Tatton's essential conservation and education work.
Normal
entry charges and opening times apply
Sat 6th Illyria Open Air
Theatre - Pinnochio
Details and prices to be confirmed
Sun 7th September Northern
BMW Festival
Now in its 9th year Tatton Park plays host to the
largest gathering of BMW's and porsches in the North of England.
Attractions include concourse show and shine competition, cars
for sale, specialist trade stands and a fairground to keep
the children happy.
10am to 4pm. Adult £2, Children under 14 free
For further information tel 0162 678 2088
Sat 13th September Kiddy
Cook
Kiddy Cook's unique cooking session encourages children to
learn about `good' food and to explore new flavours in an educational
and fun way.
10am to 12pm
Booking essential tel 07976 619648
Sat 13th & Sun 14th Sept International
Property Show
The International Property Show in association
with The Daily Mail provides a great opportunity for those
looking to invest abroad to come and talk with agents, developers
and builders from a wide range of countries and locations.
Whatever your budget you will be sure to find friendly and
helpful advice on finding the right property for you. Mortgage,
financial and legal help will also be on hand.10.30am to 5.30pm
Entry free. Normal Car entry fee applies
For further details contact The International property Show
01252 720 652
Sat 13th Sept Christies
Walk of Hope
10k stroll to raise money for this leading cancer hospital.
10.30am to 5pm
To register tel 0161 446 3988 or visit Christies website
Fri 19th - Sun 21st Cheshire
Autumn Fine Art & Antiques Fair
A spectacular
array of beautiful antiques and works of art. Specialities
include furniture for town and country homes, classic and contemporary
fine art, silver, Persian rugs, jewellery, porcelain, maps
and prints amongst many other items.
Fri 12pm to 6pm, Sat 11am to 6pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
Adult £5,
Children under 16 free
Tel 01277 214677 Website: Bailey Fairs
Sat 20th & Sun 21st Sept American
Civil War
Members of the American Civil War society are amongst the
most approachable and enthusiatic re-enactors on the living
history scene. Share the myth, romance and reality of the period
as you walk and talk your way through their encampment. Skirmish
and gunfire, bugle and rum. 12pm - 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Adults £4, Children £2, Family (2 adults and up
to 3 children) £10
Sat 27th and Sun 28th Harvest
Festival at the Farm
12pm to 5pm (last entry 4pm)
Normal admission charges apply
For further details tel 01625 374431
All details correct at time of publication.
If a telephone number is not listed above, or if you wish
to obtain prices, opening times or other details, telephone
the Tatton Infoline on 01625 374435. The above information
was correct at the time of publishing but changes may be introduced
without notice.
For most daytime events, the Park’s entry charge of £4.20
per car applies (£4.50 after March 16th 2008). This charge
includes admission to the deer park and adventure playground.
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