Following last month’s very wet day at Gunby Estate, the weather Gods were on our side as we set out on a warm and bright sunny morning to visit Tatton Park.
There was a lovely moment, to start our day as a local duck followed by six of her young decided to jump out of the River Leen and head in convoy for the Market Place. Popping out to stop the traffic, we managed to herd the family back safely into the river before setting off on our journey.
After a pleasant journey we arrived at Tatton just after 10.30 am. One of the staff duly boarded the coach to hand out maps and give us all the information that we needed for the day ahead.
The Park was now bathed in bright and warm Cheshire sunshine. The first port of call for the majority of the group was a walk around the magnificent and extensive gardens which for many were highlighted by the stunning Japanese gardens.
Later the large courtyard at Tatton provided the ideal meeting place to have a drink and some lunch. This area also had some spacious gift shops as well as shops selling locally grown produce.
There was still time to research the Tatton Mansion and explore the extensive parkland with over 400 deer roaming freely.
As we returned to the coach at 4.00 pm for the journey back to Hucknall the majority agreed that it would be nice to return one day to complete our exploration of a wonderful site.
After a trouble-free journey, we were safely back in Hucknall by 6.15pm.
July sees the group take the shorter journey across to Belton House near Grantham. While the group are also planning to return to York in November to complete this years visits with a visit to the Christmas Market.
