The North of England Orchid Society has for over 30 years been closely linked to Tatton Park, which was once the seat of the Earls Egerton, now owned by The National Trust & managed by Cheshire County Council.

 A week of Orchids took place - with Sales from Many orchid traders during the 7th and 8th of June at the North of England Orchid Society Annual Show

In June 2008  The Mansion House was the centre of a week of orchids, with orchid displays throughout this wonderful period home, the Festival began with with a 2 day Orchid Show in the Tenants' Hall for images from the show along with awarded orchids, see our annual show pages

All visitors to The Mansion House were be able to enjoy the Orchid Show as an addition to their tour of the House as they will exit through the many Orchid Society displays and orchid sales booths of the traders attending The North of England Orchid Society Annual Show, held on the first two days of the event, awards for the best orchids in their classes were given; along with Best Species Best Hybrid in show and separate similar awards made to plants on our own stand

This 2 day orchid show took place on the 7th and 8th of June, when Tenants Hall became the venue for our Annual Show, and entrance to this event was free, although there was an optional charge for those wishing to tour the Mansion House as well.

Orchid nurseries and societies gathered together to  bring to the North West of England one of the largest displays of orchids you could find.

In addition to the various class awards, two perpetual challenge trophies were given for the best species (won by Reg Harrison with a wonderful dactylorhiza foliosa)  and best hybrid ( won by Sheila Horsfield's Odm Victoria Village x Odm Parade) plants on our own display; and the Cheshire and North Wales Orchid Society took the best visiting society perpetual challenge trophy.

Not only could visitors admire the beauty of hundreds of orchids in full bloom, but they were also able to buy from a selection of orchids for sale to suit all tastes and pockets, from a simple and inexpensive houseplant to those hard to find plants for the dedicated orchid grower, and find lots of advice for beginners as well, or attend the talks during the day aimed specifically at newcomers, and also the more advanced grower.

This show is always held at Tatton Park the month before the RHS Flower show at Tatton, we have displayed at the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show since its inception, winning several medals for our display of orchids; this year we were again honoured to receive a GOLD MEDAL and the trophy for the best display in the marquee - third year running for our display in the Societies Tent.  click here to view

So if you want a preview of what we can do, why not come along to our 2009 Annual Show and have an enjoyable day out at Tatton Park as well as  seeing  a flower show especially for orchids.

Did you know that orchids are the largest family of flowering plant life? There are over 30,000 different species, just a fraction of these was enough to fill the Mansion House and Tenants Hall Tatton Park with many massive display of blooms for the enjoyment of those who visited us on the 7th and 8th June 2008 11.00a.m. to 4.00pm each day

The Mansion House at Tatton Park

Combine the show with a drive or walk through 1000 acres of lakes, avenues and Deer Park.

Visit the House or stroll through the many acres of lawns trees and quiet areas of reflection in the Gardens

Visit the working farm, let the children enjoy the play area, and browse the speciality shops around the courtyard of Tatton Park all of this gives you a recipe for a wonderful and pleasant day out in the beautiful countryside of Cheshire.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, or take advantage of the tea shop and restaurant.

Tatton's Rhododendrons	The Japanese Garden	Beautiful Lakes