Things to do in Tatton Park's mansion

A view of the south elevation of the mansion at Tatton Park, Cheshire on a sunny day. — View of the south elevation of the mansion at Tatton Park | © National Trust Images /Mark Fiennes

Explore the opulent state rooms, complete servants’ quarters and vast collection of fascinating objects in the mansion house at Tatton Park. Built in the Neo-classical style in stages between 1780 and 1813, the house stands tall at the heart of 1,000 acres of landscaped parkland and 50 acres of garden.

House closed until 23 November

The house is now closed for conservation until 23 November when it reopens on selected dates for Journey to Oz: The Christmas Mansion, until Sunday 29 December.

Discover the mansion's highlights

The Library

The Library is perfectly symmetrical, in keeping with the formality of the Neo-classical style. It houses one of the largest and most important library collections owned by the National Trust. There are over 7,000 books in the collection with the majority housed in the Library, many still in their original covers and in mint condition.

The Music and Drawing Room

This the most ostentatious room in the house; Tatton’s collection of Gillow furniture is unrivalled. Wilbraham Egerton’s ownership (1777–1853) saw the commission of many pieces especially for the house.

The Dining Room

The oldest room in the house decorated with stunning rococo plasterwork, this room has hosted many illustrious guests including the Prince and Princess of Wales in 1897.

For more information visit the Tatton Park website.

Inside the Kitchen at Tatton Park, Cheshire, where a black wrought-iron range stands in the middle of the stone floor, covered with pots, pans and utensils. — The kitchen at Tatton Park | © National Trust Images / Andreas von Einsiedel

Servants’ quarters

The scullery, kitchen, salting room and wine cellar all show what life was like for the servants at Tatton. Over the 66 years recorded, 51,000 bottles were listed here for consumption by the Egertons and their guests.

The collection and Maurice Egerton exhibition

The Egerton family collected many objects and pieces of furniture over the years, including a diverse collection of paintings and fine collection of ceramics and Baccarat glass. To see Tatton Park's collection highlights, visit the National Trust Collections website.