What's on in April 2011
Friday 1st April - Sunday 3rd April
Tatton Park Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Quality fine art and antiques event featuring nationwide exhibitors specialising in jewellery, silver, contemporary art, furniture, traditional paintings, sculpture, glass, lighting, clocks and much more. 11am - 5pm. Adults £5, under 16's free. (car entry charge applies) Tel: 01278 784 912 or e mail info@cooperevents.com for more information
Saturday 2nd April
Home to Roost 10am - 12pm £14
Meet us at the farm and learn all you need to know about keeping poultry in your back barden. The course includes information on chickens, ducks and geese, learn more about feeding, housing, breeding, health and even advice on showing. Booking essential. Telephone 01625 374428 or e-mail tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Sunday 3rd April
Mothering Sunday
***SOLD OUT***
Treat Mum this year to tea and cakes in Tatton's Mansion and a visit to the estate's beautiful 50 acre garden. A table will be reserved for you in Lord Egerton's Apartment, with stunning views over the Italian Terrace and parkland, where you'll enjoy a selection of sandwiches, freshly baked scones and cakes with tea and coffee. You'll be welcome to stroll around the award winning gardens during your visit. £18 per person. Price includes car entry. Pre-booking essential on 01625 374 453
Saturday 16th - Friday 22nd April
Lambing Week at the Farm
Perhaps you will be lucky enough to see our lambs being born,as this year we have made a special effort to synchronise our ewes to lamb within a 10 day period. Informative talks throughout the week and live viewing via our webcam. Sheepy quiz and collage. (Closed Monday.) 12pm - 5pm (last entry 4pm). Normal charges apply
Tuesday 19th April
Unremarkable Trees 10am - 2pm £8
A lengthy ramble meeting some of Tatton's notable trees, young and old. Laced with foresters' tales from the woods. Bring a packed lunch. Booking essential. Telephone 01625 374428 or e-mail tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Tuesday 19th April
Tatton Garden Society AGM and Lecture
Graham Hardman. "The Gardens of Japan". AGM 7.15pm, Lecture 8pm. Call TGS 01477 537 698 or e mail: tattongardensociety@hotmail.com
Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th April
Alice in Wonderland Easter Festival
Join favourite Lewis Carroll characters including Alice, the White Rabbit and Mad Hatter and take part in lots of activities across the Park. Step through the looking glass in the Mansion and follow the trail through the beautiful State Rooms. Admire the Spring floral arrangements. Follow the White Rabbit to the Mad Hatter's Tea Party in the Gardens. The clock's stopped at 6pm and a cast of curious characters riddle and rhyme their way through tea.
A very warm welcome can be expected at the Farm where the Queen of Hearts will be weaving some magical stories. Meet the lovely spring lambs and follow the Cheshire Cat trail and there's even more magic dust in the Stableyard where the White Rabbit will appear for Poz the Magician and Mr. Bimbamboozle will dazzle with his Alice themed Punch & Judy show!.
Come step into our World!
Normal opening times and charges apply
Take Liverpool will be staging an Alice in Wonderland exhibition from Nov 4th to Jan 29th. See their website for details
Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th April
The Easter Crafts and Country Shopping Fair
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a special Bank Holiday event. Packed with home decor and furnishing ideas, arts and crafts, and gifts for the family. 10.30am - 5pm. Free entry to the fair. Park entry charge applies. For more information contact Countrywide Events or tel 01530 834056
Wednesday 27th April
National Garden Scheme Open Day
All garden entries and donations will be given to the National Garden Scheme which helps charities such as The Queen's Nursing Institute. Garden open 10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm). Normal charges apply.
Thursday 28th April
Meet the Butler & Housekeeper Tour 11am - 12pm £7.50 adults £3.50 children, minimum age 7 years.
Step back in time and join Miss Cork, the ever-efficient Housekeeper to Earl Egerton, and Mr New, his formidable Butler. Be on your best behavious as the yshow you around the magnificent Mansion and demonstrate their daily duties in this stunning setting. Booking essential, telephone 01625 374428 or e-mail tattoneducation@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Saturday 30th April
Piggy Treasure Trove, 10.30am - 12.30pm suitable for 8-12 year olds. £8
Visit the piggery at the farm and see Tallulah the Tamworth pig and friends and then sculpt your own piggy model to take home to store all your treasures and pennies. Led by Cheshire artist Andy Leigh. Booking essential, telephone 01625 374428 or e-mail tattoneduucation@cheshireeast.gov.uk