Tatton Park - The Old Hall

Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN

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The atmospheric Old Hall was the original old manor house in the park.

Once the heart of the estate, Tatton Park's medieval Old Hall survives as its oldest building, and a guided tour takes you on an evocative journey through its history as a dwelling place - from manor house to humble cottages. 

Built at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries, the single storey great hall, dimly lit by tallow candle and flickering fire still retains the shadowy atmosphere of its medieval beginnings to its height during the Tudor period.

The Old Hall is set in an enclosure in the parkland between the beautiful mere and the site of an Anglo Saxon village with its landscape history trail. An ideal base for walking and exploring many of the historic elements of the park and for viewing its wildlife.

As featured on TV's "Most Haunted," the Old Hall is the venue for historical re-enactments and is host to many of Tatton Park's events such as the busy travelling Medieval Fayre and summer outdoor theatre. It provides the perfect setting for our "Halloween Hauntings" in October.

Education days also benefit from this unique setting. The Old Hall welcomes children and there is always an element of 'hands on' history for them. Tatton's visitors often say that a tour of the Old Hall is both enjoyable and informative with recommendations for others to follow in their footsteps to explore Tatton's hidden gem. 

Please check the Tatton Park website for up to date details of tours and events.

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Guide Prices

Subject to event. Please check the website http://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/events_at_tatton_park.aspx
Vehicle Parkland entry applies to all visitors (including National Trust members). Weekdays £6.50 and weekends and Bank Holidays £8 in low season. Blue badge holders £4.
Tickets can be purchased on the day of your visit, or Save 10% when you book online, 3 or more days in advance at www.tattonpark.org.uk.

Opening Times

Open for special open days (29 Mar 2023 - 26 Oct 2023)

Awards

  • Visit EnglandVisit England Awards for Excellence Visit England Awards for Excellence 2014

Directions

Road Directions

From M56, jct 7 or M6, jct 19 and follow brown sign posts.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • annie p
      Bicester, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Great day out
      4 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 26th April 2023
      The gardens and land is exquisite. The Japanese garden is so peaceful. The house is magnificent. Unfortunately the laundry and kitchens were closed for filming and we really wanted to see them! The... Read full review
    • Willowriley
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Disappointing cafe
      3 of 5 stars
      Friday, 28th April 2023
      Overall a lovely visit to the gardens and Mansion, pleasant and informative volunteers; However the cafe was very poor. No clean tables, no obvious organisation of staff roles; handling money, then... Read full review
    • garyw93
      Canterbury, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      OUTRAGEOUS CAR PARKING CHARGES
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 7th May 2023
      Visited the park on the King's Coronation Day, therefore very quiet for visitors.  The car parking charges are outrageous £9.50 for the car on entering and the car park isn't even tarmac covered... Read full review

    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • Facility for service dogs
    • Guide Dogs Permitted

    Provider Facilities

    • Dogs Accepted

    Provider Features

    • Marketing Cheshire Member

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Educational Visits Accepted
    • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups
    • Guided Tours Compulsory for Individuals

    Contact Us

    Tel: 01625 374400

    Tel: 01625 374400

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