FAQs
When is the site open?
Tatton is open during the parks high season, usually April to end of October. For the 2025 season this will be Friday 10th April until Sunday 1st November.
What time can we arrive?
Sites and buildings will not be available to campers until after 5pm on the day of arrival unless you have specifically booked otherwise. Early arrivals should be requested as soon as possible to allow us to arrange suitable cover with duty wardens.
If you wish to arrive before 5pm on the booked day of arrival, you will be charged the day rate for your total number of people arriving early or £50 (whichever is greater). This includes the delivery of food and other equipment.
Majority (if not all) of your party must be onsite before the park gates close at 7pm on the day of arrival. You will be given a key for the gates to let members of your party in or out after this time but it is requested this is kept to a minimum. If your group needs to arrive later than 7pm this should be arranged in advance.
What time do we need to depart by?
Camp sites must be vacated by 4pm on the day of departure, and groups departed from site by 4.30pm.
Buildings must be vacated by 3.00pm on the day of departure to give our staff time to service them before new arrivals. Groups must depart from Tatton Park Activity Centre by 5pm.
How do we access the site?
Access to the site is via the Rostherne entrance to Tatton park and by following signs to the activity centre. Passes will be sent to each group leader for distribution to parents to access the park and must be shown to the gate staff. Failure to produce a pass will result in being charged the park entrance fees.
Knutsford gate must not be used for access to the campsite.
Can coaches access the site?
Coaches can access Tatton park, but must drop off in a dedicated area where they can be turned around. Please contact us to discuss this further.
Can I drive to my campsite?
Vehicles can only access the main car park. No vehicles are allowed further into the site however all the camping pitches are close to the car parking areas. If you are bringing a trailer of equipment our onsite wardens may be able to tow it to your campsite upon arrival at weekends. If you are arriving on a weekday please give us advanced notice so we can try to arrange staff to facilitate this.
Can we bring a dog?
Except for guide dogs and assistance dogs, dogs are not normally allowed on the activity centres. We may make exceptions to this rule during quieter periods on a case by case basis but permission to have dogs on site must be made by the Centre Manager in writing before arrival. Any dogs permitted to be at the centre must be always kept on a lead and cleaned up after. Please see our Terms and conditions for more info.
Whats the difference between campers, day visitors and evening visitors?
Booking fees are based upon the following durations. please see the price list for costs.
- Camping or building accommodation – 24 hours
- Day visit – 12 hours
- Evening visit – 4 hours
What facilities are available?
The main facilities block has male and female toilets and 4 unisex shower cubicles, there is also a disabled access toilet and wash room. Chemical toilets can be used and please speak to the wardens about emptying. Please only use green (bio degradable) elsan.
Do you have a tuck shop on site?
Yes, we have a small tuck shop on site found in the wardens building, which stocks a range of souvenirs such as badges and woggles. Our tuck shop also offers a variety of sweets and cold drinks.
Can we arrange a supermarket delivery?
Yes, most supermarkets will deliver to the site but only to the main car park. Please ensure delivery is made during the open hours of the park.
What do we do with rubbish and litter?
We want to do all we can to protect our natural surroundings and the wildlife onsite. You can help us do this by putting any rubbish in black bin liners and disposing of these in our large bins, which can be found in our main cark park near the gas tanks. Please do not burn any rubbish.
Can we book the campfire circle?
The campfire circle is a communal space and not bookable. We suggest you speak to your fellow campers and arrange something together!
Is there fire wood available? Can we have ground fires?
There is plenty of wood available in our designated wood stores. Ground fires are only allowed in the campfire circles and Alter fires are available and must be used on campsites.
Is there any dry shelters?
There is a main dry shelter available which contains the bouldering wall, this can be booked per hour if required.
Which activities require instructors?
The following activities require instructors with permits or NGB qualifications. Please check with your governing body to confirm requirements.
- Climbing wall
- Crate stacking
- Zip wire
- All water activities (see below)
What class water is the mere?
The round pool is designated class B1 water by the Scout Association. This means all water activities require a scout association permit. Other organisations will need to use instructors with appropriate qualifications as per your organisations rules.
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