Tatton Garden Society programme of events and lectures 2025
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
| Feb 11 | Winter Walk in Dunham Massey guided by Mike Allen |
| May 1 | Tatton Park Spring Walk with Head Gardener Simon Tetlow. Free for members, no booking, 2pm |
| May 29 | Coach visit to The Laundry and Ness Botanical Gardens |
| June 11 to 13 | Holiday in Dumfries & Galloway |
| June 26 | Half day visit to Peover Hall & Gardens (own transport) |
| July 13 | Coach visit to Eaton Hall, Chester |
| Aug 5 | Visit to Norley Bank Farm, Norley Court and Abbeywood Gardens (own transport) |
| Sept 4 | Coach visit to David Austin Roses and The Dorothy Clive Garden |
| Sept 25 | Tatton Park Garden guided walk with Head Gardener Simon Tetlow. Free for members, no booking, 2pm |
Lecture Programme
Lectures are usually in the Tenants’ Hall, Tatton Park on Sundays at 2.30 pm unless otherwise stated.
| Jan 19 | Anthony Norman – “Colour in the Leaf” |
| Feb 23 | Julie Byrne or David Skidmore – “The Lovell Quinta Arboretum and its National Collections” |
| Mar 23 | Burrows Memorial Lecture: John Grimshaw – “A Plantsman’s Garden in North Yorkshire” |
| Oct 5 | Neil Timm – “World of Ferns” |
| Nov 16 | Robert Barlow – “Hostas, the Versatile Herbaceous Perennial” |
Events at The Lovell Quinta Arboretum
| Feb 16 | Snowdrop Day. See the thousands of snowdrops planted by volunteers and then enjoy tea & cake and a gardening quiz at the Swettenham Arms. |
| Oct 12 | 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 26 | Plant Sale at Toft Church Hall, 2pm-3.30pm |
| April 29 | AGM at the Tenants’ Hall, Tatton Park, 7pm |
| May 25 Date TBC | Elaine Land’s Open Garden. TBC |
“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.”
