Tatton Garden Society programme of events and lectures 2026
Every year the Activities Committee arrange trips and social activities for the members. To find out more please contact the TGS office 01565 831981 or email: admin@tattongardensociety.org.uk
Garden Visits
Booking is essential for all visits except the guided walks in Tatton Park. Booking forms will be available from February 2026.
| March 24th | Early Spring Guided Walk in Dunham Massey |
| April 14th | Coach visit to Combermere Abbey & its historic garden |
| Wk/beg April 20th | Practical Propagation Course with Margaret Holden |
| May 12th | Coach visit to Gresgarth Gardens and Tower End, Formby |
| May 21st | Tatton Park Spring Guided Walk with Head Gardener |
| May 27th to 29th | Kew Gardens, Kiftsgate, Broughton Grange and Sezincote |
| June 23rd | Three private Cheshire gardens by own transport |
| July 2nd | Coach visit to Dutton Hall and Browsholme Hall, Lancashire |
| July 15th | Normans Hall garden, Adlington by own transport |
| August 4th | Coach visit to Plas Cadnant and two private gardens, Anglesey |
| September, second week | The Old Hall at Tatton – medieval house and Tudor garden |
| September 24th | Tatton Park Autumn Guided Walk with Head Gardener |
Lecture Programme
Lectures are usually in the Tenants’ Hall, Tatton Park on Sundays at 2.30 pm unless otherwise stated. Free to TGS members, just show your membership card at the vehicular entrances. Non-members are welcome, please pay £5 pp upon arrival.
| January 18th | Jack Willgoss of Wildegoose Nursery: “A Late summer Love Affair” |
| February 22nd | Harvey Stephens, Head Gardener of Eaton Hall: “The Gardens of Great Windsor Park” |
| March 22nd | Vicky & Richard Fox of Plantagogo: “Heuchera, Heucherella & Tiarella – how to get the best from them” |
| October 4th | Kevin Platt, lecturer & garden speaker for 40 years: “A Plant Mad Garden” |
| November 15th | Simon Tetlow, Head Gardener at Tatton Park: “Repton at Tatton and Beyond” |
Events at The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
| February 15th | Snowdrop Day. See the thousands of snowdrops planted by volunteers and then enjoy tea & cake and a gardening quiz at the Swettenham Arms. Booking required: booking form |
| March 18th | Dark Sky Event with Macclesfield Astronomical Society. Booking required. For information and booking details: Dark Sky Event flier |
| June 9th | Guided late afternoon walk with Curator, Julie Byrne |
| October 11th | National Garden Scheme Open Day at the Lovell Quinta Arboretum (1.30-4pm) entrance £5 pp donation to nursing & health care charities |
Other Events
| April 21st | AGM at the Tenants’ Hall, Tatton Park, 7pm |
| May 9th | Plant Sale at Toft Church Hall, 2pm – 3.30pm |
| May 24th Date TBC | Elaine Land’s Open Garden |
“Benefits of membership include free entry into The Lovell Quinta Arboretum at Swettenham, free entry into Tatton Gardens, private garden tours, reduced car parking fees, discounts at selected garden centres, society plant sale, lectures and more.”
