New Tatton Park Show Announced

The Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership has again teamed up with Chester artist Nicky Thompson to create a new poster campaign entitled...

TRAVEL THE MID CHESHIRE RAIL LINE AND DISCOVER CHESHIRE’S WONDERFUL WILDLIFE

The new collection is inspired by the great British transport posters of the early 20th century and the wildlife illustrators from Nicky’s childhood, most notably Charles Tunnicliffe’s work for the Ladybird wildlife series of books.

The 12 artworks will be displayed in Tatton Park’s stunning gardens from 3rd October to 15th November.

Nicky said:

“I have been mindful for some time to produce a wildlife series of artworks to encourage people to get out and about and enjoy the fabulous nature on our doorstep. Although this series is essentially ‘platform art’ and will be displayed across the Mid Cheshire Rail Line, I am really excited to see them in the stunning gardens at Tatton Park...I really can’t think of a more picture-perfect ‘gallery’.

I grew up in Ellesmere Port which, although an industrial town, had pockets of stunning natural beauty including the stunning Rivacre Valley which is where most of my childhood was spent. It was here that I developed a love for wildlife and all things nature. I am no expert but I am still happiest when wandering through the bluebells or spotting the elusive flash of a kingfisher.

Caroline Jackson from Tatton park said:

“Tatton Park’s natural landscape and award winning Gardens will no doubt provide the perfect backdrop for Nick’s wonderful artwork. We can’t wait to see how iconic parts of Tatton’s 50 acres of gardens, frame the colourful wildlife illustrations and create an inspiring Garden trail for visitors of all ages to experience this Autumn. We are equally as thrilled that one of the artworks pays homage to Tatton’s Red Deer.”

Promotional Poster showing the Red Deer artwork in the grounds of Tatton Park