Venue Description

Tatton Park is a historic estate in Cheshire, England, to the north of the town of Knutsford. All the information for this venue has been submitted by visitors in the form of reviews. If you represent this estate please submit your information using the 'Venues' tab above.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Loan - Electric buggies (Gardens only) and manual wheelchairs are available for loan when visiting our attractions. They are only available for use in the attraction they are hired from (ie they cannot be used to move between attractions and in the Parkland). Wheelchair loan for the Gardens and Mansion can be pre-arranged in advance of your visit (subject to availability). Please telephone reception to make a booking on 01625 374400, or alternatively contact the Garden Entrance on 01625 374439. Visually Impaired Aid - Braille and large print guides are available for the Mansion and Gardens. Hearing Impaired Aid - ‘Mobile’ hearing loop systems are available for the Mansion, Old Hall and Farm by prior arrangement. Education rooms in the Stable area and Home Farm have static hearing loops. Assistance Dogs - Allowed in all areas of the estate both inside and outside. The Stableyard Area - This area gives access to the Mansion, Gardens, Shops, Restaurant and Toilets. Flagged pathways have been laid to avoid cobbled areas. Wheelchair friendly picnic tables are located in this area. All Tatton's shops and Stables Restaurant are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Access to the Mansion - Please note that the Mansion is a 5 minute walk from the Stableyard and part of the route is over gravel. A mobility buggy runs from the main car park to the front of the Mansion most weekends. (Please note that as this facility is run by volunteers we cannot guarantee it will be in operation) There is access to the Mansion for people with mobility difficulties by means of a ramp. Visitors can request access to the ramp from Mansion Assistants. There is then level access around the entire ground floor of the Mansion and all state rooms can be viewed. Wheelchairs can be pre-booked or provided on request (subject to availability). The upper level of the Mansion can only be accessed by stairs. A stair climber is available operated by Mansion Assistants. There is a maximum weight limit of 100kg (approx 16 stone) for use of this facility. Access to the Gardens - The Gardens at Tatton Park cover an area of 50 acres. The routes to the main show gardens are paved with compacted gravel which facilitates access for people using wheelchairs or electric scooters. Path gradients are within the recommended limits. Ramp to entrance, step-free access to most areas. Steps to formal and rose garden. A limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available to borrow for use in the Gardens only Access to the Farm - The farm is maintained as a 1930s farm and, as such, retains the features of a farmyard. The yard is predominantly cobbled which makes access more problematic. Work has been completed to introduce a wheelchair and buggy friendly network of paths into the historic cobble stone surfaces. Once stone steps up to the entrances have been negotiated, the cattle, donkey and pig sheds can be accessed easily across smooth, level floors. There is ramp access to the lower level of farm cottage but upper levels are inaccessible to wheelchair users. Access to the Old Hall - Visits take the form of a guided tour and staff will discuss the site with people with mobility difficulties who may not be able to visit the whole site. There is a grassy surface between entrance and Old Hall. There is level access to ground floor rooms (beginning and end of tour), ramp into reception area and barn. There are steep steps to upper floor and low lighting in some parts. Access within the Parkland - Children’s Play Area: We have a large and varied children's play area that has seen the installation of new integrated play equipment some of which is purpose built for wheelchair users. The play area is fully accessible for wheelchair users and has tarmac pathways. Pedestrian gates in the parkland are accessible for wheelchairs. Bird Hide: The new bird hide, introduced in 2011, is fully accessible with a wheelchair ramp and a wheelchair viewing bay. Conference and banqueting facilities are accessible to all users. One meeting room in the Mansion requires the use of stair climbers to access.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/visit/access_for_all.aspx

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/visit/access_for_all.aspx

Toilets

There are accessible toilets available in the Stableyard and at Knutsford Entrance. Toilets are also available at the Old Hall and Farm during attraction opening times. There is tarmac access at the Stableyard and a paved approach path to the toilets at the Farm.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

All dogs are permitted to exercise off-lead within the Parkland, except during certain times of the year such as the deer rut.

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls can be found next to an outside tap in the Stableyard which is free for all visitors to use.