Tatton Park Group Tours
Bespoke tours at Tatton Park are exclusive to your group and will make a visit truly special. Across the park, our teams provide a wealth of knowledge to immerse you in the history, technology, and characters of this long-standing estate.
History of... Tours
Offered at all four attractions, a History of… Tour provides a rich exploration of life at Tatton, tracing its story from the earliest occupants to the present day.
...The Mansion
Enjoy fascinating stories from the Mansion, discover it's remarkable collections, and learn about the innovative Egerton family who lived here for over 300 years. This tour offers a private glimpse of the Mansion before it opens to visitors.
Duration: 90 mins | Max: 20 people per guide
...The Gardens
Join a Senior Craftsman Gardener on an exploration of our 50-acre Gardens. Discover how the Egerton family left their mark on the landscape and how our team continue to care for this special place. This tour can be tailored to your group’s specific interests, time constraints, and fitness level.
Duration: 90 mins | Max: 20 people per guide
...The Farm
This interactive experience explores our Field-to-Fork story as groups travel through each historical building at the 40-acre Farm. Costumed characters from the 1940s will immerse you in stories from the past and introduce you to some of our rare-breed animals.
Duration: 2 hrs | Max: 15 people per guide
...The Old Hall
A full exploration of the oldest building on the estate. Once the original manor house, and reputedly one of the most haunted buildings in England, this experience takes you back through 500 years of Tatton’s history and beyond.
Duration: 2 hrs | Max: 20 people per guide
Specialist Tours
The Mansion's Treasured Collection
An intimate behind the scenes tour.
A fascinating insight into the secret treasures and artefacts usually hidden from public view, with expert interpretation from our mansion guides. Take a peek within the beautiful Italian jewel cabinet, or at one of our first edition Jane Austen books from the vast library. Get up close with our recently uncovered Rosalba pastel portrait or learn more about the extensive collection of Gillows of Lancaster furniture.
This tour highlights and focuses on key features of the Mansion collection on the ground floor only.
Duration: 90 mins | Max: 15 people per guide
The Japanese Garden
A rare invitation to the secluded Japanese Garden.
A unique tour giving you sole access to our world-famous Japanese Garden. Learn about its construction over a hundred years ago by the landscape gardeners from Kyoto and the significance of elements all designed to harmonise with nature.
This immersive tour takes groups beyond the fence of one of the most carefully conserved garden areas.
Please note: there are no proper pathways within the Japanese Garden and standing room is limited.
Duration: 60 mins | Max: 15 people per guide
The Head Gardener's Tour
A one-of-a-kind opportunity and guided tour with our wonderful Head Gardener, Simon Tetlow. Simon has a wealth of unparalleled experience and knowledge and will take you on a journey of the Gardens that suits the interests of your group.
Subject to availability. Bespoke requests will be taken into consideration.
Duration: 90 mins + | Max: 20 people per guide
Tatton Technology at the Mill
A specialist Mill tour.
Our expert guide will take you on a journey through the three-storey agricultural mill. Learn about its technological history from the Victorian era to the pre-war period when the steam-powered machinery was revolutionised by electricity.
This tour spotlights the early 20th century mill and its pioneering technology.
Please note: the mill includes three flights of steep, narrow stairs.
Duration: 75 mins | Max: 15 people per guide
Helpful tips...
Tours must be booked and paid for in advance of the visit.
When including a tour into your itinerary, please allow time to make your way from the coach to the attraction, a short walk away, as well as allowing for the duration of the tour itself.
Please be aware that during the tour, you will be walking and standing for the majority of the time. In some cases we will be able to provide a limited amount of seating.
In order to make sure that everyone is able to hear their tour guide clearly, have an unrestricted view of the space they are in, and fit comfortably into smaller rooms/areas, we have placed maximum restrictions on the amount of people per guide. These restrictions must be taken into consideration when booking a tour.