Tatton Park welcomes dogs to explore formal gardens and parkland

In a new initiative, people can bring their pets on short leads every day throughout the summer from May 1.

The move will be trialled to see if it proves a success.

A Tatton Park spokesman said: “Dogs of all shapes and sizes can explore 50 acres of formal and landscaped gardens with their owners, enjoying the views and finding their favourite picnic spot in the longer summer days.

Dogs will be able to explore more than 1,00 acres of ancient deer park so long as they are kept on leads (Image: @pablo_escockerinstagram)

“Not everyone loves dogs, and some people fear them, so visitors are reminded to make sure their dogs don’t approach other people, especially children, unless it’s invited to.

“Remember to always pick up your pooches’ poo too.”

Visitors are asked to check regularly updated guidelines on tattonpark.org.uk/dogs and to look out for signage on site, during their visit.

In addition to the gardens, there are some wonderful parkland walks for visitors with dogs to explore with more than 1,000 acres of ancient deer park to enjoy.

Dogs can exercise off lead, under close control, in the parkland for most of the year but for example, during deer calving time in the spring, dogs will need to be on leads and under close control from May 1 – July 31.

This is to help support efforts to protect precious parkland wildlife, farm animals and habitats.

Tatton Park receives around 750,000 visitors every year.