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Visit RHS Flower Show Tatton Park car-free
It’s easy to reach the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park car-free. There will be a frequent, free shuttle bus from Altrincham tram and train station. Regular trains also run to Knutsford, for a stroll through the park (or minibus from Knutsford Gate).
Altrincham is 25 minutes from central Manchester by train or tram. It is on the Green and Purple Metro lines. There are also direct trains to Knutsford from Chester. There are connecting trains to Manchester and Chester from across the North of England and beyond.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Cycle racks are located at both entrances (Mansion House and Knutsford Gate) to the show. Plan your cycle route here.
If you travel by rail, an Altrincham PlusBus ticket offers unlimited bus travel within the Greater Manchester area – as far as Altrincham.
Buy a System One travelcard for bus, train and tram travel throughout Greater Manchester – as far as Altrincham.
If you travel in a group of 3 or more, than you could also save money with a GroupSave train ticket.
From Altrincham try Taxis Altrincham or Street Cars. Find Knutsford taxi companies here.
RHS Flower Show accessibility page. Tatton Park accessibility page. There will also be an accessible minibus service from The Knutsford Gate to the show entrance.
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains.
The National Trust’s Dunham Massey property is nearby.
Getting to RHS Flower Show Tatton Park car-free
Here's our recommended route to RHS Flower Show Tatton Park. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
From Manchester via the free shuttle bus
There are direct trams from Manchester to Altrincham Interchange. Trams leave St Peter’s Square frequently on the Green and Purple lines. The journey takes about 25 minutes.
There are also direct trains from Manchester to Altrincham train station. Trains leave Manchester Piccadilly regularly. The journey takes 25 minutes. There are also direct trains to Altrincham from Stockport (15 mins).
Buses run direct to Altrincham Interchange from Stockport (bus 11), Warrington (bus X5 and bus CAT5) and other parts of Manchester. Use our journey planner to find the best route from where you are.
Free festival shuttle buses run direct to the Show from Altrincham train station every half hour, from 9.30am. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Return buses leave from the Mansion House entrance, and the last bus departs at 5.30pm. This is a map of the site.
By train via Knutsford
There are direct trains to Knutsford train station from: Northwich (10 mins), Stockport (30 mins), Manchester Piccadilly (40 mins) and Chester (45 mins). Trains leave regularly.
It’s then a 10-walk to the Knutsford Gate. From Knutsford Gate it’s a further 30-minute stroll through the park, or there’s a accessible minibus service to the Show entrance. Here’s a map of the site.
From further afield via Manchester
There are connecting trains to Manchester Piccadilly train station from: Bolton (15 mins), Macclesfield, Warrington (25 mins), New Mills (35 mins), Stoke-on-Trent, Preston (40 mins), Liverpool (50 mins), Lancaster, Huddersfield, Buxton (60 mins), Leeds (65 mins) and around the country.
Hop on the train to Altrincham train station from Manchester Piccadilly. You can also ride the tram to Altrincham Interchange from stations such as: Bury, Old Trafford and Deansgate.
Free festival shuttle buses run direct to the Show from Altrincham train station every half hour, from 9.30am. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Return buses leave from the Mansion House entrance, and the last bus departs at 5.30pm. Here’s a map of the site.
From further afield via Chester
There are connecting trains to Chester train station from: Wrexham (20 mins), Crewe (25 mins), Stafford, Warrington (35 mins), Liverpool (45 mins), Shrewsbury and Llandudno (55 mins).
Trains run regularly from Chester to Knutsford (45 mins)
It’s then a 10-walk to the Knutsford Gate. From Knutsford Gate it’s a further 30-minute stroll through the park, or there’s a accessible minibus service to the Show entrance. Here’s a map of the site.
By bus from Macclesfield, Northwich and Wilmslow
Bus 88 runs regularly to Knutsford bus station (except Sundays) from Macclesfield (60 mins) and Wilmslow (40 mins).
Bus 89 runs occasionally to Knutsford bus station (except Sundays) from Northwich (40 mins).
National Express coaches run to Knutsford from London, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
It’s then a 10-walk to the Knutsford Gate. From Knutsford Gate it’s a further 30-minute stroll through the park, or there’s a accessible minibus service to the Show entrance. Here’s a map of the site.
About RHS Flower Show Tatton Park
Set in the spectacular grounds of Tatton Park in Cheshire, the show is the perfect summer’s day out for the whole family. You can explore the family trail, see beautiful gardens in bloom, tuck into delicious food, and head to their exciting workshops for hands-on fun while learning something new – great for little ones and adults. From expert advice to creative demos and ideas to steal, there is lots to inspire you at Tatton in 2023.
Tatton plays host to an array of fabulous garden categories, the largest is Tatton Gardens, which demonstrates the best of horticulture and garden design. Designers are encouraged to explore the possibilities of immersive and walk-through gardens.
Surround yourself with beautiful plants and the opportunity to shop from some of the UK's finest growers at the Plant Village and Floral Marquee. You can pick up top tips from expert growers to help you nurture your plants at home. Taking centre stage in the Floral Marquee is the RHS Master Grower 2023.
For any queries about visiting contact RHS Flower Show Tatton Park on 0344 338 7501 or showscustomercare@rhs.org.uk
Address: Tatton Park, Mereheath Lane, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 6QN. Visit Website