It's not every day you get to see dinosaurs in Tatton Park, but there'll be entertaining families there at a summer festival.
The Tatton Park Pop Up Festival was launched last year as one of the UK's only 'socially distanced festivals' - giving ticket holders access to their own 'socially distanced squares', with table service and private seating.
But the concept was so popular that it's back for another summer and even bigger than before, with 35 events running over seven weeks at the Knutsford attraction.
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This year's line-up includes two Jurassic Earth shows, on June 25, where guests get to see the dinos roaming in the crowd and learn all about them from the rangers.
The Greatest Family Show is on three separate dates - July 2, 30 and August 5 - and promises a 'jam-packed live stage production show to delight children of all ages including well-known songs from Lion King, Little Mermaid, Frozen, Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast, and many others'.
On another three dates - July 3, 8 and also August 5 - is The Greatest Circus Show, a tribute to the amazing Greatest Showman, with 'spectacular performers and thrilling circus acts' putting on 'an amazing theatrical show', which promises to 'have you on the edge of your seats'.
There's the 'ultimate kids' festival' Kidchella on July 10 and August 6, with music from Little Mix, Ariana and Taylor Swift tribute acts, as well as face painting, glitter bars, children's workshops and more.
Abba Mia The Party is on June 26, 'fusing all things great about ABBA, the Mamma Mia films, and Greece' in a show 'filled with sequins, flares, zorba dancing and of course, all of ABBA’s biggest hits'.
And the popular Princess Parties are also making a return on July 16, 29 and August 4.
Little ones are invited to dress up for the 'interactive show filled with your favourite Princess sing-along hits'. The events will feature glitter stations, photo opportunities, children's workshops and more.
This year, families can even pre-order a birthday package for a child, with a balloon and cake, ready for when they arrive at their square.
It's not just shows aimed at children at the festival. There's also Mania the ABBA tribute on July 15; Martin Kemp The Ultimate 80s' Party on August 4; and Proms in the Park, with end of show fireworks, on August 7.
And the event that kicks off the festival on June 24 - The Rocketman Show, 'a magical night in tribute to Sir Elton John - is expected to be among the biggest highlights.
A spokesperson for the festival said: "There’s something for every child, teenager and big kid all summer long at Tatton Park Pop Up Festival.
"This year’s line up is packed full of exciting events for families everywhere, with tasty, child-friendly food and treats and the chance for a celebratory glass of fizz for the grown ups, too.
"The festival is held at Cheshire’s stunning Tatton Park, Knutsford, and is a safe environment for kids to dance their little socks off in their own Square, while grown-ups can look on from stylish deckchairs and enjoy an ice cold drink or two."
Every event includes 50 VIP Squares with a selected VVIP front row, premium and standard tickets – offering a range of ticket prices for those families wanting to get really close to the action. New for 2022 is a VIP lounge offering 'extra luxury and private toilets'.
The Tatton Park Festival runs from Friday, June 24 until Sunday, August 7. Tickets cost from £18 per person. Visit the website here to book.
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The full round-up of family shows
Jurassic Earth - morning show
Saturday 25th June 2022
A unique, immersive dinosaur experience for all ages
Prices start from £18 pp
Gates open at 10am
Jurassic Earth - afternoon show
Saturday 25th June 2022
A unique, immersive dinosaur experience for all ages
Prices start from £18 pp
Gates open at 2pm
ABBA Mia The Party
Sunday 26th June 2022 & Sunday 31st July 2022
It’s time for all you dancing queens & kings to assemble as we celebrate the best of ABBA
Prices start from £25 pp
Gates open at 12pm
The Greatest Family Show
Saturday 2nd July 2022 | Saturday 30th July 2022 | Friday 5th August 2022
A jam-packed live stage production show to delight children of all ages!
Prices start from £18 pp
Doors open at 11am
The Greatest Circus Show
Sunday 3rd July 2022 | Friday 8th July 2022 | Friday 5th August 2022
Led by the Ringmaster, follow the cast as they lead you through an evening of magical dance, costumes, and spectacular performances from world class acts in tribute to the Greatest Showman.
Prices start from £25 pp
Doors open at 6pm (one for the older kids and teenagers)
Kidchella
Sunday 10th July 2022 & Saturday 6th August 2022
The ultimate kid’s festival this summer… This whirlwind kids experience sold out in record time last year
Prices start from £20 pp
Doors open at 11am
Princess Party
Saturday 16th July 2022 | Friday 29th July 2022 | Thursday 4th August 2022
Princesses and Princes across the land, Be Our Guest this summer as we invite you to our magical Princess Party.
Prices start from £18 pp
Doors open at 11am
Proms in the Park
Sunday, August 7, 2022
An unforgettable night of proms in the park for all the family with a spectacular fireworks finale
Prices start from £25 pp
Doors open at 6.30pm (for older kids)
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