About Tatton

	Tatton Park, Cheshire’s Large Visitor attraction of the year in 2004 and 2005, is one of the North West’s most popular heritage attractions. Over 750,000 visits are made each year to the 1,000 acres of deer park, Mansion, Gardens, Old Hall, rare breeds Farm and events. It has a history dating back to Bronze Age farming and has been home to herds of deer since the 13th century. In the late Tudor period Tatton was acquired by the Egerton family who owned the estate until the last Lord Egerton died without heirs in 1958. Maurice Egerton bequeathed the estate to the National Trust and in 1960 a lease was drawn up with Cheshire County Council who have since managed and financed the property on behalf of the National Trust.  Tatton Park Vision Statement.
	Tatton Park forms part of the Transport and Regeneration Department within the Environment Service of Cheshire County Council.
	The National Trust is a charity which is completely independent of Government. The charity works to preserve and protect the coastline, countryside and buildings of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Tatton Park is owned by the National Trust.
	The Tatton Park Trust is a registered charity (1111357) that supports the conservation of Tatton Park for current and future generations. The Trust raises funds to meet its charitable objectives. The sale in 2006 of the right to use the M1 registration on the highway provided the initial funds for the Trust’s work. The Trust will continue to seek further funds from donations, bequests and fundraising activities.