Leighton Hall

The award-winning Leighton Hall is the home of the world-famous furniture making Gillow family. This historic house, with its Gothic towers, opens to the public every summer.

Unusually for such a building, Leighton Hall has no roped-off areas and visitors are free to wander and even sit on the furniture while being shown around by one of the enthusiastic guides.

Every day at 3.30 pm there are flying displays by the resident birds of prey. While the birds soar overhead the falconer provides a commentary covering their training, feeding, and hunting habits.

Visitors are also welcome to explore the 1,600 acres of gardens, landscaped parkland and woodland here.

Events

Throughout the year, Leighton Hall is the setting for many fantastic events.

Those scheduled for 2011 include a wedding fair, the Lakeland Classic Car Rally, an outdoor theatrical performance, and a family fun day. For dates and further details visit the official website.

Admission Prices

Admission to the house and gardens in 2011 costs £7.50 for adults, £6.50 for seniors and students, and £4.95 for children (5 – 12). Family tickets for 2 adults and up to 3 children cost £22.50. Discounts are available for large groups.

Entry to the gardens only costs £4.

Opening Times

Leighton Hall is open Tuesday to Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm (and Bank Holiday Sundays and Mondays) between May and September. It is also open on Sundays in August.

Location & Directions

Leighton Hall is located near Carnforth in Lancashire, about 7 miles north of Lancaster.

To reach it by car leave the M6 motorway at Junction 35 and then take the A601(M), signposted to Morecambe and Carnforth. At the first roundabout turn right onto the A6 and follow the brown tourist signs to Leighton Hall.

Weddings

The house and gardens are a popular wedding venue. The owners can provide help with all aspects of the wedding including photography, catering, flowers, and transportation.

Reviews / Comments / Additional Information

violet woods

Leighton Hall Craft Fair 2010 was a huge disappointment. I go to this fair every year, and it has gone slowly downhill over time. But this year it was a total waste of time. Never have I seen so few stalls or people! Organised by a different events company this time. I was hoping for more than this. Bad weather I know, but its rained in previous years too. Cost too much entry as well. Sadly I think my last visit to a once great day out!

Derek Stones

The craft and food fair at Leighton Hall on 12th and 13th Sept was a huge disappointment. We went round twice and had seen everything within the hour. There was a reasonable singer trying his best but the organisers had not arranged any seating to listen to him with the result that most people just walked past. To charge £5 and £4 for seniors was in no way value for money. A number of people on the ground and many of our friends in the caravanning fraternity have all said they would not go again.

Nick Phethean

Leighton Hall is a really nice country estate. They hold a number of outside events like the Red Rose Land Rover Club meetings.

Mrs Marsden

Leighton Hall is lovely and the gardens and surrounding countryside very beautiful.