Dogs on leads are welcome in the North Woods, North Paddock, Garden and Cobbled Courtyard. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the House and Orchard Paddock. Rufford Old Hall is great for families.
Includes all carers, children under 4 years of age, National Trust members and members of Historic Houses, RHS and Tatton Garden Society. Dogs are allowed in Tatton Park's formal gardens on short leads. Dogs must be kept on a short lead in all garden areas and are limited to 1 dog per adult.
Are dogs allowed in National Trust Gardens? Dogs are welcome in the majority of National Trust gardens and parks. In fact, you can enjoy some fantastic dog walks through some of the UK's best countryside! However, dogs may have to remain on the lead in some areas, in order to protect the local wildlife and livestock.
With 1,000 acres of deer park for visitors to enjoy as well as woodland areas and meres, the Parkland is a fascinating landscape to explore. You're welcome to walk, cycle, picnic and play in the park for free.
Are dogs allowed at Tatton Park? Tatton Park welcomes dogs in the Parkland, Farm and Stableyard outdoor area under close control. In some clearly signed areas, including some areas of the Farm and the Parkland, dogs must remain on a lead.
Standard ticket entry to the mansion or gardens (for non members): adult (16+) £10, child (4-15) £8, family £28 (2 adults and up to 3 children), family £19 (1 adult and up to 3 children), under 4s go free.
You'll know your dog best, and the amount of exercise a dog can manage will vary between breeds and dogs, but a good rule of thumb is a ratio of five minutes of formal exercise per month of age (up to twice a day) until the puppy is fully grown i.e., 15 minutes (up to twice a day) when three months old, 20 minutes when ...
We welcome well-behaved dogs throughout the garden and park, however as there is wildlife and livestock roaming in these areas, please do keep them on lead at all times.
Contrary to belief, there is no law that prevents dogs from entering shops, banks or local businesses; so it very much depends on whether the shop owner or branch manager is happy to allow dogs. Why not ask? You may be pleasantly surprised.
Eat, drink and celebrate in our cosy dog-friendly pub and restaurant, where you can enjoy a pre-flight pint or even plane spot from our sun trap of a beer garden.
Choose from a 2.5 mile walk along Tatton's beautiful Mere (from Dog Wood entrance and back) or continue on the circular walk and enjoy a 5.5 mile enjoyable walk around the Parkland, taking approx 2 hours.
Tatton Park is owned by the National Trust. The Tatton Park Charitable Trust is a registered charity (1111357) that supports the conservation of Tatton Park for current and future generations. The Trust raises funds to meet its charitable objectives.
Owned and preserved by the National Trust, Rufford Old Hall is a captivating Tudor manor house nestled in the heart of Lancashire, offering an insight into the lives of the Hesketh family, who resided there for centuries.
The parkland isn't owned by the national trust. So even if you are a member you have to pay if you go in the car, the membership only applies to the house and gardens. If you want to go for a walk in the park then it's free for everyone.
Coffee and Teas available to sit in and savour or take away and enjoy on your walk around the parkland. For table service dining, please head to The Gardener's Cottage Tea Room.
Dogs are always welcome here at Rufford. To ensure a pleasant environment for all visitors, we request that dog owners act responsibly and to ensure they abide by the following guidelines: Dogs MUST be kept on a lead and under control at all times. Dogs MUST remain outside of the Childrens Adventure Playground.
Dogs. Well-behaved pet dogs (one per booking) are permitted at this show. Dogs must be kept on leads at all times and will not be allowed into any of the indoor restaurant areas.
Why do National Trust members have to pay at Tatton Park?
Tatton Park is a bit different to the majority of National Trust properties, and does not receive any funding from your National Trust membership. We are managed and financed by Cheshire East Council and rely entirely on revenue from Parkland entry and paid visits to our attractions.
Their son was Scroop Egerton who became the 1st Duke of Bridgewater and accumulated the family's later great fortune by developing the mining enterprise on his estates in Worsley Manchester. In 1699, he received £5,000 and lead mines in the will of his grandfather Charles Powlett, Duke of Bolton.
The last member of the Egerton family to live in the hall was Maurice Egerton. He made a large collection of objects from around the world, some which are on display in the hall. On his death in 1958 Maurice Egerton bequeathed the mansion and gardens to the National Trust.
