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  • The Magic of Beatrix Potter
    Saturday 23rd March - Sunday 1st September 2013
    Tatton Park

    During your visit, make sure you visit The Stableyard where you will find speciality shops selling, Beatrix Potter gifts also the new Gardener's Cottage tearoom and the Stables self-service Restaurant.

    Mansion
    The magical highlight of our Beatrix Potter event is the rare opportunity to see an exhibition of the orginial watercolours which she created for her famous tales. These will be on display upstairs in the Amber Bedroom.

    Gardens
    Follow the Peter Rabbit trail through the Gardens, starting your search in the Walled Kitchen Garden. Take inspiration from Beatrix Potter's botanical drawings and get creative with pencils and paper using the seasonal flowers and foliage as inspiration.

    Farm
    Children will enjoy searching our the characters among Tatton's own farmyard friends. Find out about the other side of Beatrix Potter's creativity and genius - her immense contribution to conservation in the countryside and farming.

    Attraction entry times apply.

    Family Events

    Easter with Beatrix Potter - Saturday 30th March until Monday 1st April 2013
    Come and find Mrs. Tiggy-winkle, Peter Rabbit, Pigling Bland and their friends in the Mansion, Gardens and Farm. There is more entertainment in the Stableyard with magic shows and puppet theatre, plus the Easter Crafts and Country Shopping Fair.

    Pigling Bland Weekend at the Farm - Saturday 1st June until Sunday 2nd June 2013
    Beatrix Potter sketched her pigs in their own setting for her story of Piggling Bland, which was published 100 years ago this year. We are celebrating this story with our own rare breed pigs this weekend.

    Tales of Peter Rabbit - Saturday 23rd June 2013
    With live music, our theatre production is perfect for the outdoor setting of the Old Hall. Come and enjoy a magical afternoon designed to appeal to all ages.

    Beatrix Potter Rare Breeds Weekend at the Farm - Saturday 13th July until Sunday 14th July 2013
    Look at her legacy in rare breeds farming alongside Tatton Farm's in conserving our own rare breeds including Tamworth pigs, Herdwick sheep and Red Poll cattle.

    Summer Farm Fun with Beatrix Potter - Tuesday 30th July until Friday 23rd August 2013
    Mr. McGregor is searching for Peter Rabbit and his friends in our Maize Maze, can you find them before he does? Meet Sally Hennypenny's chicks and ducklings and try the Beatrix Potter quiz.

    For more information please go online to: www.tattonpark.org.uk

    Tickets for this event can be purchased at Reception of Cottons Hotel & Spa with 30% discount off the published prices.

  • Dirty Dancing
    Tuesday 21st May - Saturday 15th June 2013
    Palace Theatre, Manchester

    Seen by millions across the globe this worldwise smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant Summer of thier lives.

    Tickets: £22.50 - £75.00

    Starts: 2:30pm and 7:30pm

    For more information please go online to: www.manchestertheatres.com/palacetheatre

     

 
 
 
 
 
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