Illustration of a house and yard glowing with string lights beside a snowman at dusk (Yuletide - A Glittering Winter Adventure)
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Yuletide - A Glittering Winter Adventure

Visitors journey along an illuminated garden trail filled with glowing installations, curious characters, and illuminated puppets inspired by winter myths and folklore. Across the grounds, guests encounter storytelling sessions, live folk music, acrobats, and fire performances. The gathering area offers festive food and warm fires where guests can toast marshmallows.

Nov 14 – Dec 23, 2026

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Plan Your Visit

Tickets

Off-peak: adult £19.50; child £11.50; age 2 and under free. Peak: adult £23; child £14; age 2 and under free. Parking at Tatton Park is uncharged from 2pm on the visit day; a £1.50 donation is requested for On Board Earth.

Hours

Entry time slots are available between 3pm and 7.30pm. The event closes at 9:30pm.

Food & Drink

Festive food is available in the gathering area, where visitors can also toast marshmallows.

Parking

There is no charge for parking at Tatton Park from 2pm on the day of the visit, but a £1.50 donation is requested for On Board Earth to balance travel carbon emissions.

Accessibility

The approximately 1.4km trail is level access across gravel, dirt, grass, and hardstanding paths, with manual outdoor wheelchairs and electric mobility scooters available for hire.

Pets

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and young folklore explorers

Vibe

Magical and folkloric

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose an entry slot in advance, as tickets are sold for selected entry slots and availability can be limited.
  • Wrap up warm for the outdoor garden trail, and be prepared for the route to change if bad weather requires it.
  • Use the free shuttle bus from Knutsford Bus Station on its selected operating dates; show your valid Yuletide ticket to the driver.
  • Allow around 90 minutes for the visit, while leaving flexibility to explore at your own pace and stay until closing.
  • If you need a quieter visit, select a sensory-friendly session on November 21 or 22; reduced capacity applies to the first two sessions.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Children aged 2 and under enter free.
  • Free personal assistant tickets are available.
  • Off-peak ticket pricing applies on November 14, 21, 22 and 29.
  • The first hour is quiet and sensory-friendly on November 21 and 22, with reduced capacity for the first two sessions.
  • BSL interpretation is available on December 5.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Yuletide suited to?

The event is presented as a winter adventure for the whole family, with activities and performances for explorers of all ages.

What will I see and do along the trail?

Explore a one-kilometre illuminated garden trail with glowing installations, puppets, characters and performances, and enjoy storytelling, music and other programming in the gathering area.

Is food available, and can visitors toast marshmallows?

Food is available in the gathering area, and visitors can toast marshmallows around the fire.

Are there accessible sessions or interpretation?

The first hour on November 21 and 22 is quiet and sensory-friendly, with reduced capacity for the first two sessions. BSL interpretation is available on December 5; email the access team for more information.

How long should I allow, and can I explore at my own pace?

Visitors are expected to spend around 90 minutes, and can explore the trail and gathering area at their own pace and stay until closing.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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