Access for All at Tatton Park
Parking
Drop off zone for disabled passengers and limited blue badge holder spaces are available in the Stableyard car park, close to the Mansion and Gardens. Blue badge holder spaces are available in the main car park with level tarmac access to Stableyard (200m). Blue badge parking is available close to the Farm and Old Hall (by prior arrangement). Provision is made for nearest available areas for large parkland events/shows.
Accessible Toilets
There are accessible toilets available in the Stableyard and at Knutsford Entrance. Toilets are also available at the Old Hall and Home Farm during attraction opening times. There is tarmac access at the Stableyard and and a paved approach path to the toilets at Home Farm.
Wheelchair Loan
Electric buggies (Gardens only) and manual wheelchairs are available for loan when visiting our attractions. They are only available for use in the attraction they are hired from (ie they cannot be used to aid mobility between attractions and in the Parkland). Wheelcair loan for the Gardens can be pre-arranged in advance of your visit. Please telephone to make a booking: 01625 374400. Deposit required.
Visually Impaired
Braille and large print guides available for Mansion and Gardens. A large print version of a new garden trail is available at the Garden entrance.
Hearing Impaired
‘Mobile’ hearing loop systems are available for the Mansion, Old Hall and Farm by prior arrangement. Education rooms in the Stable area and Home Farm have static hearing loops.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance dogs are allowed in all areas of the estate both inside and outside.
Gardens
The Gardens at Tatton Park cover an area of 50 acres. The routes to the main show gardens are paved with compacted gravel which facilitates access for people using wheelchairs. Path gradients are within the recommended limits. Ramp to entrance, step-free access to most areas. Steps to formal and rose garden. Please note only assistance dogs are allowed in the formal gardens.
Home Farm
The farm is maintained as a 1930s farm and, as such, retains the features of a farmyard. The yard is predominantly cobbled which makes access more problematic. Work is continuing to introduce a wheelchair and buggy friendly network of paths into the historic cobble stone surfaces. Once stone sets up to the entrances have been negotiated, the cattle, donkey and pig sheds can be accessed easily across smooth, level floors. Ramp access to lower level of farm cottage but upper levels inaccessible to wheelchair users.
The farm is a working farm and the real sights and smells of the farm can be appreciated during the visit. Animals can be handled by prior arrangement and goats can be fed on a daily basis. Farm Contact Telephone: 01625 374431.
Mansion
There is access to the Mansion for people with mobility difficulties by means of a ramp. Visitors can request access to the ramp from Mansion Assistants. There is then level access around the entire first floor of the Mansion and all state rooms can be viewed. Wheelchairs can be provided on request. The upper level of the Mansion can only be accessed by stairs.
A stair climber is available operated by Mansion Assistants. There is a maximum weight limit of 120kg (approx 19 stone) for use of this facility. If you would like to use this facility please telephone 01625 374446 or 01625 374400 to book in advance as it is dependant on availability of staff. Please note that carers will have to assist in transfer from wheelchair to stair climber and back.
For those not wishing to go upstairs there is a photograph album of the upstairs rooms. Pushchairs should not be brought in to the Mansion - they can be left in the lodge directly opposite the main door and visitors will be offered one of the baby carriers that we can provide.
Old Hall
Visits take the form of a guided tour and staff will discuss the site with people with mobility difficulties who may not be able to visit the whole site. Grassy surface between entrance and Old Hall. Level access to ground floor rooms (beginning and end of tour), ramp into reception area and barn. Steep steps to upper floor. Low lighting in some parts.
Children’s Play Area
In 2007 a refurbishment of the adventure play area has seen the installation of new integrated play equipment. The play area will be fully accessible for wheelchair users.
Stableyard
This area gives access to the Mansion, Gardens, Shops and Restaurant. Flagged pathways have been laid to avoid cobbled areas. Wheelchair friendly picnic tables are located in this area.
Shops and Restaurant
All Tatton shops and Stables Restaurant are fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Admission Prices
Reduced car park rate for disabled vehicles.
We do not offer any concessionary rates for attractions but will admit one helper free when this is necessary to allow full enjoyment of the visit.
Full access statement