The park is celebrating the much-loved character’s 100th birthday
A Three Cheers for Pooh! garden story trail is launching at Tatton Park(Image: Tatton Park)
Tatton Park is marking Winne-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday with some very special events this summer.
The Cheshire attraction is hosting a special farm exhibition and an immersive garden story trail celebrating 100 years of Pooh and his friends, created in collaboration with HarperCollins.
Welcoming families into ‘the enchanting world’ of A.A. Milne’s and E.H. Shepard’s beloved character, the event kicks off on July 18 and will run until September 6.
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Perfect for families, nature lovers, and anyone who ‘treasures the gentle magic of the Hundred Acre Wood’, the ‘heartwarming’ event brings these classic stories to life.
A Three Cheers for Pooh! garden story trail will bring together favourite excerpts from A.A. Milne’s tales with E.H. Shepard’s iconic illustrations, creating a family-friendly garden trail that highlights some of Pooh’s most memorable adventures.
A Three Cheers for Pooh! garden story trail is launching at Tatton Park(Image: Tatton Park)
As families wander through Tatton Park’s celebrated summer gardens, they’ll encounter moments from the original classic tales, from Pooh with his honeypot, to Tigger bouncing through the landscape and standing on Poohsticks Bridge. Each stop ‘encourages explorers to connect with 50 acres of fragrant formal gardens, dreamy woodlands, and winding pathways that echo the spirit of the stories’.
Down on the Farm, the Winnie-the-Pooh Centenary Exhibition is also taking place and invites visitors to take a closer look at the original books, their creation, and the timeless charm of the Hundred Acre Wood.
Extracts and illustrations offer an immersive glimpse into the world of Pooh and his lovable friends.
In the Farm’s original mill and Land Agents office, visitors can learn more about A.A. Milne, the author, and E.H. Shepard, the artist, who created Pooh and his friends, whilst exploring the countryside inspiration behind the stories. Little ones can head across the cobbles into the adventure play area where they can join in the celebrations, discover animal habitats and play in the Maize Maze, as well as enjoy daily storytelling.
A spokesperson said: “Together, the exhibition and story trail create a charming, immersive celebration of Pooh’s 100th anniversary at one of Cheshire’s most beloved historical estates.”
Author Jane Riordan, known for Once There Was a Bear, Tales from the Forest and other authorised Pooh titles, will host special storytelling sessions for children on August 1(Image: Tatton Park)
To mark the centenary, the original publishers of Winnie-the-Pooh, HarperCollins, have released beautiful new editions of A.A. Milne and E.H. Shepard classic titles, alongside the authorised prequel and sequels. These will be available from the Tatton Park gift shops alongside a range of Pooh merchandise.
Author Jane Riordan, known for Once There Was a Bear, Tales from the Forest and other authorised Pooh titles, will host special storytelling sessions for children on August 1.
The Centenary Exhibition at the farm is free to enter with standard farm admission and open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 4pm. The garden trail is free with garden admission and open daily 10am to 6pm.
There’s lots more to enjoy at the park this summer and it’s also brought back its money-saving park and play summer pass allowing families vehicle parkland entry all summer for £20. (attraction entry rules apply). The Park and Play pass is available to purchase online only before July 31.
A Totally Tatton ticket is also available which saves you 40% on entry to the gardens, mansion and farm and is valid for 12 months if you don’t get to do them all on the same day.
For more details visit the website here.
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