Tatton Park

Overall rating

2.16

3 reviews

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Tatton Park is a historic estate in Cheshire, England, to the north of the town of Knutsford.

Reviews

Overall rating

2.16

(3 reviews)

Overall rating breakdown

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4 1
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Access (avg.)

3.16

Parking (avg.)

3.33

Toilets (avg.)

3.83

Staff (avg.)

2.5

alicat

Apr 2025

0.5

Totally non wheelchair friendly

Be warned - even though Tatton Park says it's wheelchair accessible, the majority of it isn't. There are either cobbled stones or a load of stone chips over a ground with rocks sticking up through the ground so even when there is a lack of stone chips it's still bumpy. All the ground is extremely bumpy, even when going very slowly. I will never be going there as now I have quite a sore back. It wouldn't be accessible at all for someone with a push wheelchair, a walker etc. 😒

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bethany

Jun 2024

Could do better

Could do a lot better

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griffy

Sept 2015

Aiming for the elderly market, but decent access for all

The grounds are large and mostly accessible, with plenty of loos. They have a whole fleet of mobility scooters to borrow if you're visiting the grounds. Apparently the ground floor of the house is accessible too, but we didn't go in. The Stables restaurant is Ok access (the doors are a bit tough going) and there's plenty of places for a picnic but I'm not sure the new tea rooms will be that accessible.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by Tatton Park

Disabled Access at Tatton Park

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.

Accessible parking at Tatton Park

Drop off zone for disabled passengers and limited blue badge holder spaces are available in the Stableyard car park, close to the Mansion and Gardens. Blue badge holder spaces are available in the main car park with level tarmac/flagstone access to Stableyard (200m). Blue badge parking is available close to the Farm and Old Hall (by prior arrangement). Provision is made for nearest available areas for large parkland events/shows.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at Tatton Park

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.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.