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In brief
The sheer abundance and regularity of ghost sightings and paranormal happenings at this stunning Georgian mansion ensures it a rightful place on the ghost fanatic's list. With aristocratic apparitions, shuffling footsteps, rattling doorknobs, and low murmuring voices, this fabulous property has it all.
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Sitting proudly in over 50 acres of exquisite scenic gardens in the heart of the lush Cheshire countryside is the stately and very haunted Tatton Park Mansion. This beautiful former residence of prominent English families is now owned and managed by the National Trust.
Visitors can explore the many sumptuous mansion rooms, former servants’ quarters, and copious collections of books and furnishings on display, with exhibitions throughout the year showing the history and life at Tatton Park. Lectures, tours, and opportunities to get involved allow visitors an invaluable glimpse into the daily lives of the families and staff who once called this glorious property home.
Please note that Tatton Park Mansion is open to visitors from March to October only. Please contact the house staff on Tel: 01625-374435 for further information.
History
Built in the early 1800’s, with works completed around 1816, the elegant Tatton Hall that we see today replaced an inferior property built on the site in 1716.
The build of a new country house had been commissioned by owner and politician Samuel Edgerton, who had inherited the Tatton Park estate in 1758. Tatton Park had been the property of the Edgerton family after it was purchased in 1598 by Sir Thomas Edgerton, a former Lord Chancellor to King James I.
Over the years certain additions have been made to the house, with an upper floor annexed to the family wing, a smoking room, and a new entrance hall. The property was extravagantly furnished and decorated with rich textiles and valuable artworks (Lady Mary Edgerton below)
Lavish parties were held at the hall, where distinguished guests were entertained, including members of the royal family and dignitaries from overseas and across the country.
In 1920, Maurice Edgerton succeeded as 4th Baron Edgerton and inherited the Tatton Park estate. An aviator enthusiast and friend of aviation pioneers the Wright Brothers, Maurice Edgerton kindly provided the Tatton parkland for use as an RAF training base throughout World War II.
Thousands of trainee paratroopers were prepared for combat with various training schedules at the park site, including parachuting and live test jumps from aircraft. The benevolent Maurice also used estate cottages and the mansion house itself as accommodation for evacuees.
The Edgerton baronage died out in 1958 when the unmarried Maurice passed away at the age of 83. He generously bequeathed the Tatton Park mansion house and parkland estate to the National Trust.
Ghostly activity
- Strange odours and sudden clusters of houseflies have baffled staff.
- Chairs left in place in the library are regularly found in disarray.
- The apparition of Lady Elizabeth Sykes (below), daughter of William Edgerton, has frequently been seen in and near the dining room. Witnesses have identified Lady Elizabeth from a number of paintings that exist of her.
- Shuffling footsteps, disembodied voices, and low murmurings are heard in various parts of the mansion.
- The ghost of Lady Charlotte Edgerton has been spotted many times roaming both the house and gardens. Lady Charlotte was the wife of William Edgerton, who in 1814 commissioned the design of a formal garden and named it after his beloved wife. Does she return to enjoy the pretty area that still takes her name?
- Two members of staff were left shocked when they witnessed a dark figure walk past a doorway and then disappear.
- Door handles rattle furiously with no explanation.
- Rugs appear to move as though being tidied by unseen hands.
- The sorrowful ghost of Lady Anna Edgerton has been seen on many occasions and is often described as having an air of sadness and depression. Lady Anna was the mother of Maurice Edgerton, the last Tatton heir. She passed away in 1933 having suffered a life of tragedy and grief after losing one son, William, in infancy due to Scarlet Fever and a second son, Cecil, at age 17 due to the same disease.
Location
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Tatton Park, Knutsford WA16 6SG, UK
Access
Please note that Tatton Park Mansion can be accessed via a ramp for visitors using wheelchairs or with mobility difficulties. The entire ground floor and state rooms can be accessed on the ground floor. The upper floor of the house can only be reached via stairs, but a stair climber is available, operated by house staff.
Guests are welcome to make complimentary use of Tatton Mansion's own wheelchairs.
Please contact the house staff on 01625-374435 for further information or to discuss individual requirements.
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