What's On at Tatton
Tatton Park hosts over 100 events each year.
To help you find events of particular interest please use the category search on the left of this page.
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The next scheduled events are shown below.
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Mansion Exhibition: Beatrix Potter's life - From 23 March 2013 to 1 September 2013
Beatrix Potter (1866-1943), is one of Britain’s
best known children’s writers, but her talents
went beyond the writing and illustrating of her
much loved stories. She was also a talented
amateur natural scientist with a particular interest
in fungi, as well as a keen farmer in her beloved
English Lake District. Learn more in our Summer exhibition about
her life and work.
Further details about Mansion Exhibition: Beatrix Potter's life From 23 March 2013 to 1 September 2013
The Magic of Beatrix Potter Morning - On 28 May 2013
Explore the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter’s stories out in Tatton’s stunning gardens. Our guide will take you on an interactive journey of discovery where you’ll hear tales of some of Beatrix’s best loved characters. Suitable for 4-8 years.
Further details about The Magic of Beatrix Potter Morning On 28 May 2013
Viking Morning - On 29 May 2013
Beware all who enter the Old Hall, for who will you discover at the Viking settlement? A fun-filled morning exploring the life of a typical Viking settlement, including outdoor cooking, storytelling, shelter building and animal tracking.
Further details about Viking Morning On 29 May 2013
Pigling Bland Weekend at the Farm - From 1 June 2013 to 2 June 2013
Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of The Tale of Pigling Bland. Published the year that Beatrix Potter was married and settled down to farming life for good.
She had already been keeping pigs and she sketched them for this story, using her own farmyard setting. One little black pig was a household pet and features as the ‘perfectly lovely’ Pigwig who runs away with Pigling Bland!
• Meet Pigling and Pigwig.
• Meet our new piglets.
• Listen to piggy tales from our storyteller, Elizabeth Morris
• Follow the Pigland Bland quiz
Further details about Pigling Bland Weekend at the Farm From 1 June 2013 to 2 June 2013
Classic and Performance Car Spectacular - From 1 June 2013 to 2 June 2013
The 27th year for one of Britain's best and most popular classic car events. Around 2,000 classic, vintage and performance cars are on show and around 80 of Britain's top club displays including Jaguar, Lotus, Mercedes Benz and a special
Italian car club feature. Massive 3-day Cheshire autojumble with classic car-mart. General trade stands, children's rides and
refreshments.
Call Cheshire Auto Promotions on 01565 723 863 for more information
Further details about Classic and Performance Car Spectacular From 1 June 2013 to 2 June 2013
Showing Heavy Horses - On 8 June 2013
Learn how to groom and prepare a heavy horse for a show. After an introduction to the Tatton horses, you will wash and groom them before learning the skills of plaiting and harnessing. Safety boots essential.
Further details about Showing Heavy Horses On 8 June 2013
Beginners Watercolour Workshop - On 8 June 2013
Create your watercolour masterpiece in the grounds of Tatton Park’s Garden of distinction with our expert art tutor. Brush up on your skills in this beginners class. Book via tutor Chris Beesley on 07773982996 or email chrisbeesleyart@sky.com
Further details about Beginners Watercolour Workshop On 8 June 2013
A range of organisations and members of the public have provided details of events contained in this publication. Event details can often change at short notice. It is therefore advisable to check with the organisers that the event is going ahead before attending. Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this publication, and every attempt made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. Cheshire East Council will not be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused as a result of any inaccuracy or error within these pages.
