Sweet treats for children as Tatton Park farm reopens

As a welcome back treat children will receive free chocolate.

The chocolate was ready for the park’s Easter weekend activities, which were cancelled due to lockdown.

Bags of chocolates will be given to customers at The Stables Restaurant and visitors at the gardens, farm and Mansion for as long as stocks last.

If you wish to visit the farm, Mansion or gardens book online first at tattonpark.org.uk, where you can buy tickets and pre-book a timeslot.

A park spokesman said: “This new way of managing visitor numbers throughout the day has worked well for the gardens, so the same process is in place for re-opening the farm and Mansion.

“As most of us have experienced out and about since the easing of lockdown, you just need to book in advance of your visit.

“A combination of pre-booking, timed entry slots and one-way routes where needed means more of Tatton Park can be enjoyed this summer.

Since March 21 the farm has welcomed 38 lambs, one pedigree Jersey calf, 18 piglets and numerous chicks.

“It’s been strange not sharing Easter and lambing season with visitors this year, but the animals have kept us busy,” said farm manager Jayne Chapman.

“There are more new arrivals on the way. Summer is a great time to visit the farm as Molly, our very rare Middle White pig, is expecting a litter of pure-bred piglets on July 17.

“We also have 10 Red Poll cows starting to calve any day, so visitors have plenty of new arrivals to see. Staff can’t wait to welcome people back to the farm.”

“Six months is a long time,” said Carolyn Latham, Mansion and Collections manager.

“The last time visitors walked through our doors it was decorated for Christmas, so to finally open is wonderful.

“A carefully-planned and marked route will take visitors around the Mansion, including state rooms and servants quarters, as well as our new exhibitions for 2020, which we’re so pleased to finally share with people.”