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
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

Low Season: Open for special events or group bookings. (30 Oct 2023 - 23 May 2024)
High Season: Open for special open days (29 Mar 2024 - 26 Oct 2024)

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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    • Myra l
      Manchester, United Kingdom
      Poor value for money
      2 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 3rd March 2024
      The entry fee was £8 and then had to pay another £16 to visit the farm, so a total of £32. I feel that it is a total rip off. For the few animals they had, it's very poor value. Also visiting the... Read full review
    • andrew f
      lovely english countryside
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      Thursday, 7th March 2024
      Everything is so beautiful. perfect to walk with the dogs and kids. My pooch loved it and so did the kids. would be 10x better in the sun I imagine Read full review
    • stasabroad1
      Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
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      Beautiful but expensive
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      Saturday, 16th March 2024
      Have come here since I was a child. Now bringing my two (5 months and 4 years). Made the mistake of not bringing picnic.... food service very slow and expensive (£4 for chips......?). Mini train cost... 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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