Christmas at Tatton

Christmas is a magical time to visit Tatton Park. Festivities are centred round the Mansion, which recreates the festive scene as it would have been when the Egerton family were entertaining their guests in the 19th century. The award-winning Gardens afford year-round colour and provide an interesting outdoor option. Christmas fayre is offered at the Stables Restaurant and the speciality shops are stocked with unusual gift ideas and festive food. A diverse Concert series, Gift Fair and Stableyard Carols complete the programme of festivities.

Visit the Christmas Mansion

Many believe that Christmas hasn't’t truly started until they have visited the Christmas Mansion at Tatton Park. The Mansion dates from the 18th century and is
traditionally decorated with garlands and floral decorations using foliage from the Parkland and Gardens, which also give a lovely fragrance.

Following an introductory talk visitors can then wander at leisure through the Mansion Staterooms to admire the Christmas displays. Room stewards will be on hand to bring the history of Christmas at Tatton to life. Decoration demonstrations are given in the Kitchens by some of the ladies who decorated the Mansion, offering inspiration for ideas at home.

Opening Times:

Wednesday to Friday Dec 3rd – 5th, Dec 10th – 12th, Dec 17th – 19th
12pm – 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Group Prices:

Adult £5.50, Child £3.00
Prices apply to National Trust members

Candlelight Evenings

If you are looking for a different idea for your Group outing this year, visit the Mansion at Tatton Park during Candlelight evenings. Visitors walk through the
magnificently decorated staterooms as they shimmer by candlelight. Choir singers and musicians provide wonderful musical interludes as night falls and Tatton’s beautiful Italian Garden is lit up with a fantastic display. Tatton’s shops are open late to give visitors the opportunity to browse and buy gifts. The Gift Fair is open each evening with over 40 suppliers offering original ideas for presents and decorations, while supper is available at the Stables Restaurant.

Opening Times:

Wednesday to Fri  Dec 3rd – 5th. 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Saturday Dec 6th, 5.30pm – 7.30pm 

Group Prices:

Adult £6.00 Child £3.00
Prices apply to National Trust members

Concerts

Concerts take place in Tatton's stunning Tenants' Hall. With the evening concerts, prior to the concert visitors have the opportunity to walk through the decorated state rooms then enjoy a glass of mulled wine before the concert starts at 8pm

Wed 10th Dec        Celebrate Christmas    Northern Chamber Orchestra       £20 / £18 (Under 18s £12)
Fri 12th Dec            Christmas Jazz            Mart Rodger's Manchester Jazz    £19
Sat 13th                 The Rat Pack Is Back                                                       £19
Sun 14th                Hansel and Gretel        Northern Chamber Orchestra      £12 (Child £8)    2pm & 4pm


A 10% discount off each of the above rates applies for each group of 12 people.

Shopping and Hampers

Visit the newly refurbished Housekeeper’s Store for speciality food and drink including Christmas gift hampers. Tatton Gifts offers an innovative range of souvenirs, from china to books, and the Garden Shop stocks plants, wreaths and gift ideas.

Stables Restaurant

At Tatton Park the Restaurant offers a range of quality hot and cold dishes throughout the day. Given the time of year, the hot chocolate and mulled wine options are always popular and the meals are waitress-served to groups who pre-book, when using the dedicated Harness Room. Afternoon teas may also be pre-booked directly with the Restaurant.

Booking information

The Park entry charge of £4.50 applies to all cars visiting daytime Christmas events, except concerts. Coaches enter for free. A group comprises a party of 12 or more people, and a maximum of 25 people can walk through the Mansion Staterooms at any one time. Larger parties will be split and will visit at 15 minute intervals. The closing date for Group Christmas Bookings is Friday 28th November 2008. Please note that there is no discount for National Trust members. 

Booking Details 

To book any of these events please contact the following:

Group Bookings:         01625 374428
Stables Restaurant:   01565 755001
Concert Bookings:      01625 374400
General Enquiries:      01625 374400

SPECIAL OFFER!

Groups booking ‘Visit the Christmas Mansion’may visit the
Gardens for free. For more details call 01625 374428.