Travelling to Tatton Park

Information on getting to and from the show

Public transport

Rail

Trains run between Manchester Piccadilly and Knutsford stations (journey time approximately 40 minutes). Knutsford station is a 10 minute walk from the Knutsford Gate entrance of the Tatton Park estate, and a courtesy bus service operates from the Knutsford Gate to the showground entrance and back (8.30am to 7.30pm Wednesday to Saturday, 8.30am to 6pm Sunday).

For full details on all regional train services (including information for disabled visitors), visit the GMPTE website, call 0871 200 2233, visit the National Rail website or call 08457 484950.

Metrolink

There is a frequent Metrolink service operating between Manchester Piccadilly and Altrincham stations (journey time approximately 30 minutes). A courtesy bus service operates from Altrincham station to the showground (8.30am to 7.30pm Wednesday to Saturday, 8.30am to 6pm Sunday).

For full details, visit the GMPTE website or call 0871 200 2233. (between 7am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 8pm weekends and public holidays).

Courtesy buses

Courtesy bus services operate daily to the showground from Altrincham Metrolink station, and from the Knutsford Gate entrance to the Tatton Park estate (which is a 10 minute walk from Knutsford train station). This service runs from 8am to 7.30pm Wednesday to Saturday, and from 8.30am to 6pm on Sunday.

Driving directions

The flower show is signposted on all local major roads. On the approach to Tatton Park, please ignore your satellite navigation systems and follow the temporary road signs and instructions from the traffic marshals.

Find out the latest traffic information on the Highways Agency website.

Parking

There is ample parking within the grounds of Tatton Park, free of charge. You will be directed to an appropriate car park on arrival. All car parks are open from 8am, and close one hour after the show closes. Shuttle buses, some with wheelchair access, are available where appropriate to assist in transport from the car parks to the showground entrances.

Parking on the roads around the showground is strictly prohibited.

Coach parking

The coach park will be clearly signposted from the A556, and is free of charge.