After visiting Tatton Park last Christmas time to join in with their Holly's Festive Feast trail we have been on the lookout for something similar. We found the new trail, Percy The Park Keeper - The Secret Path In The Gardens Trail, which started on 2nd April.
What To Expect At Percy The Park Keeper - The Secret Path In The Gardens Trail. Tatton Park, WA16 6QN (Sat Nav WA16 6SG)
Percy The Park Keeper and all his animal friends have headed to Tatton Park this Spring for an adventure.
The idea behind the trail is Percy is working in Tatton Gardens. You must follow the trail along secret paths and sloping hills to help Percy find all the items that have gone missing which he needs to have a big Spring clean-up
The trail begins in the garden entrance. You can pick up your trail map and pencil upon arrival and head out in the gardens to start your journey along the secret path.
Once you are on your way you can follow the squirrel signposts which will tell you which direction to go in next.
There are 7 clues in total hidden around the gardens and you can solve each one and write them down on your trail sheet. Each answer is a missing item that Percy needs to finish his Spring clean up.
The gardens are so big and you can of course head off and explore the gardens along the way or after you gave finished the trails. There is lots to explore and you can use your map to help you get back on track.
If you complete all the clues in order when you complete clue number 6 you may spot someone in the distance. It's Percy! Percy is at his potting shed ready to say hello to all his visitors.
When we arrived at the potting shed, Percy introduced himself and had a lovely chat with little J about what football team he supports. He then gave us a a little pot which contained a french bean. He told us all about the bean and the steps we need to follow to help it grow. As it was Easter weekend Little J was also given a Lindt chocolate bunny which was a lovely surprise. We took a quick photo with Percy and then we were on our way to find the last clue.
Once you complete the trail there is another photo opportunity with Percy and his animal friends.
On your way out you can collect your Percy The Park Keeper trail sticker to keep.
Anything Else?
Percy The Park Keeper - The Secret Path In The Gardens Trail is available every day until 13th June 2021.
Times:
10am - 6pm (last entry 5pm)
Price:
Garden entry: £8 adult, £6 child, National Trust members go free (but must still book a timed ticket to visit).
£1 per child for Percy the Park Keeper’s garden trail sheets (including NT members).
There are no toilets inside the garden area so make sure you head to the toilets before you enter which are just outside the gardens entrance.
There are plenty of grass areas suitable for a picnic both in and outside the gardens plus there are picnic benches and tables scattered around the estate too.
The Stable Restaurant is open daily 10am-5pm and offers a limited takeaway menu.
Parkland is open daily 10am – 7pm (last entry 6pm). The Farm and Mansion are currently closed.
All vehicles will be charged £8 parking fee, this is half price for blue badge holders, cyclists and pedestrians are free to enter.
The gardens have plenty of space to ensure social distancing and the trail is a lovely family day out to enjoy with the little ones.
Michelle
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