Tatton Park, Knutsford, England

Site is open to the public. Opening may be limited, please check Visitor Information for any restrictions.

This site has the following component area(s):

Tatton Park, Walled Garden

Tatton Park, Japanese Garden

Brief description of site

Tatton Park is an 18th-century landscape park which was originally a deer park. Within a total area of about 1000 hectares the site includes formal and informal gardens of the 19th and 20th centuries. These include the topiary garden, 'Charlotte's Lawn', an Italian garden, a rose garden and an arboretum. There is also the Walled Garden, the Japanese Garden, the Old Hall and the farm.
There are regular special events throughout the year, see the Tatton Park website for details.

Brief history of site

Tatton Park originated as a deer park in 1290. The park was remodelled by Humphry Repton during the 18th century, after a new house was built in 1716. Formal and informal gardens were added during the 19th and 20th centuries. In 1958 the site was bequeathed to the National Trust.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	109	Grid Ref:	SJ 745 816
Latitude:	53.33069	Longitude:	-2.384355

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