Tatton Park as a location

Tatton Park is a historical estate with an 18th century Mansion, 50 acres of landscaped Gardens, 1,000 acres of Parkland and a Medieval Old hall.

A fantastic location for filming

We are keen to work with anyone with an interest in Tatton Park as a location for filming or still photography. Although we are a historic property, we also appreciate the pressures that any production team are trying to work to. We will be as flexible and helpful as possible. We have a large, hard standing carpark which is the ideal space for a unit base.

For further information, to check availability, or to organise a visit to recce our location, please call our Events Team on 01625 374405 or email tattonevents@cheshireeast.gov.uk.

Filming locations and scenic backdrops at Tatton Park

Tatton Park offers an extraordinary variety of filming locations across its historic 1,000-acre estate. At its heart lies the elegant 18th-century Mansion, complemented by 50 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, including the renowned Japanese Garden, Italian Terrace, and ornamental features. The estate also boasts a working farm and the atmospheric Medieval Old Hall, one of Cheshire’s oldest surviving buildings.

Beyond the formal gardens and historic interiors, the parkland provides sweeping vistas, ancient woodlands, serene meres, and open grasslands inhabited by wild deer. Additional settings include quiet rural lanes, traditional courtyards, and characterful outbuildings, offering authentic period backdrops. With its blend of natural beauty and architectural heritage, Tatton Park is an ideal location for productions seeking both grandeur and rustic charm.

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Period drama

Tatton Park is an ideal place to film a period drama. Its grand mansion, historic Old Hall, beautiful gardens, and wide parkland create an authentic setting from the past. With a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, the estate offers everything you need to bring history to life on screen.

Gardens

Tatton Park’s 50-acre gardens offer filmmakers a rich tapestry of settings, from the elegant Italian Garden to Europe’s finest Japanese Garden. Historic glasshouses, sweeping lawns, and seasonal colour create cinematic backdrops ideal for period dramas or contemporary shoots.

Rural locations

Tatton Park’s heritage farm offers an authentic rural backdrop with rare breed animals, historic barns, and a working 18th-century mill. Its 40-acre site captures traditional farming life, perfect for period dramas or countryside scenes, blending rustic charm with cinematic versatility.

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Nature

Tatton Park’s 1,000-acre deer park offers sweeping vistas, ancient woodlands, and serene lakes, creating a natural stage for any production. With roaming red and fallow deer, historic landscapes, and open skies, it’s an ideal setting for period dramas, wildlife shoots, or epic outdoor scenes.

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How to get to Tatton Park

Tatton Park is situated in the town of Knutsford, Cheshire in the North West of England and is easily accessible from major roads and railways with good public transport links to Knutsford.

10 miles from Manchester Airport (20 mins)
20 miles from Manchester (30 mins)
30 miles from Chester (35 mins)
31 miles from Liverpool (40 mins)

Tatton Park as a filming location

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