Events

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

Events at The Lovell Quinta Arboretum

February 15th	Snowdrop Day including afternoon tea at the Swettenham Arms
March 18th	Dark Sky event, Jojn the Maccledfield Astronomical Society for an evening of astronomy 7pm – 10pm. Booking required. For further information and booking form: dark sky event flier
June 9th	Guided late afternoon walk with Curator Julie Byrne.
June 21st	Greenwood craft day. Live demonstrations, traditional skills, handmade items for sale. No entry charge for TGS members. For visitors, donations of £5pp at the arboretum entrance. Greenwood craft flier
July 16th	Walk & Draw Workshop with Kate Dawes professional artist. 2pm-4pm. Booking required. For further information and booking form: walk & talk workshop flier
October 11th	National Garden Scheme Open Day 1.30pm – 4pm £5pp to raise funds for the NGS health related charities

Garden Visits

Booking is essential for all visits except the guided walks in Tatton Park. Booking forms can be printed by clicking on the links below. Non TGS members are welcome subject to a small extra charge, click on the links for further details or contact: admin@tattongardensociety.org.uk

March 24th	Early Spring Guided Walk in Dunham Massey
April 14th	Coach visit to Combermere Abbey & its historic garden
April 23rd	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 11th	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	Note change to lecture: Mick Poultney “Raised Beds & No Dig Cultivation”
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”

Other Events