I’ve previously written about Roald Dahl at Tatton Park and more recently about how to spot a witch there. Lucas and I took my Grandma for a day exploring Tatton Park* last month as we knew how much she would love the gardens.
As we drove up to the car park we were greeted by herds of deer in the fields to the side of us which were beautiful. We parked up the car and went to have a look around the gardens. It is huge, we didn’t do it all as it would have been too much walking for my Grandma but I’m sure you could spend a full day alone doing the gardens and still seeing bits you hadn’t seen if you went back. The 50 acres of gardens at have been developing for over 200 years with each successive owner of the Tatton Park estate playing their part in its evolution. Up until the death of Maurice, the Last Lord Egerton of Tatton, in 1958 the gardens continued to be enhanced and enjoyed by each owner. Today it is an almost complete picture of how the gardens existed in Edwardian times. To celebrate 100 years old Roald Dahl there is a Danny the Champion of the World trail in the gardens as well as the BFG in one of the glass houses.
When it started raining we went into the mansion where we entered the curious world of Matilda by following the mischief-making trail. Visitors can also dress up and take part in the fun family activity room. The mansionsits in an elevated position overlooking the gardens. The rich furnishings within the mansion and its collection of paintings and books reflect the growing wealth and status of the Egerton family at the end of the 18th and during the 19th centuries. Photography is allowed inside the mansion as long as you don’t use a flash. I didn’t take any photos as I had a wriggly Lucas in my arms. Prams aren’t permitted in the mansion, however the staff do offer baby carriers. I was given a hip seat carrier which I was impressed that it had been thought of but Lucas wanted to explore once he was out if his pram so we had a quick look around the ground floor of the mansion but left before going upstairs.
We had a great day at Tatton Park and being 1, 30 and 85 it really shows there is something to keep all ages happy. I did want to go to the farm but we didn’t have time so I’m going to return to have a play day with Lucas and D, going to the farm and then on the play area x
Oh my gosh that looks like an amazing place to go! That stand that you put your head through made me smile, lol
Wow those gardens look beautiful, sounds like a fab day out, love the little duckling coming to say hi š
Looks fun! T will love this especially since she’s currently reading the BFG š
A brilliant way to engage children. You cannot beat a bit of Roald Dahl, though the BFG does look a little different!
It looks so pretty there with all the flowers and greenery.
Lovely photo. Looks like you guys had a great time.
It looks fab, I’d really like to visit and I love Roald Dahl.
As a family we love visiting gardens and that one looks beautiful. I love the little hints of Roald Dahl there and the little petrol station is super sweet, my little boy would love that š
I love garden visits too and Tatton looks beautiful, its nice of them to memorialize the BFG too, Roald Dahl was a classic.
It looks like a beautiful place and your photos are fab as always.
Oh wow, not this does look like an amazing place to go x
I have Tatton Park on my to do list for when I am in Manchester nexts. Looks stunning
That sounds like a wonderful day out. I loved Roald Dahl when I was a child, it must be so exciting seeing the stories coming to life.
I love Tatton Park – It is one of the places Mrs M and I really miss since leaving Cheshire and I have never been to the gardens – I hadn’t realised they were so big. It might be something to do when we next go home with the grandparents. The Roald Dahl elements would be what really interest me. I keep trying to start Little M on the Twits again – as he lost interest in it being his bedtime story around his second birthday. Perhaps I still have a few years to wait. #daysoutwithatoddler
There seems to have a lot of interesting stuff to see. Plus the garden looks beautiful, just walking around it feels so refreshing and relaxing I think. #daysoutwithatoddler
I never realised Tatton Park had such gorgeous gardens. I miss Tatton and used to visit often as a child when I lived in Cheshire. When we’ve visited recently we’ve been busy with other things like the farm!
Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos and showing me a different side of Tatton Park. Thanks, too, for linking to #daysoutwithatoddler – see you next month!