Leighton Hall
Carnforth, Lancashire
About Leighton Hall
Leighton Hall near Carnforth, is the family home of the famous Gillow furniture making family. Famous for its' Objects d'art and stunning pieces of Gillow furniture, Leighton is a place where everyone can relax; there are no roped off areas, and it's not often you're asked not to touch!
Perfect for families with children, visitors are welcomed at the front door by friendly and entertaining guides and are encouraged to sit on the furniture and really get involved.
Between May and September our younger visitors can race around caterpillar maze, discover the hidden tree faces and play in the dens in the garden. In August there is a free teddy bear hunt as part of the house tour to keep all our little ones amused!
There's so much to do. Take a house tour, witness a breathtaking brids of prey display, (weather permitting) experience special events, examine priceless furniture, explore Leighton's grounds and gardens and relax with refreshments served in our charming tea rooms.
The hall is open May – September. Tuesday – Thursday 1:30pm – 5:30pm. Plus Fridays and Sundays in August.
Great for families
Leighton Hall is the lived-in home of the Gillow furniture making family. There are no roped of areas and tours are entertaining and informal. Leighton is child friendly with space to play and let off steam. All visits include a guided house tour, a birds of prey flying display (weather permitting) and access to the gardens and grounds. There’s also time for refreshments in the charming tearooms.
Beautiful gardens
There’s acres of grounds and pretty gardens, an ornamental vegetable plot, abundant 19th century walled garden, woodland walk and bee corner.
Birds of prey
Birds of prey fly every day at 3:30pm, in the summer season weather permitting.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday, 13:30 - 17:30
- Wednesday, 13:30 - 17:30
- Thursday, 13:30 - 17:30
- Friday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday, 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday, 00:00 - 00:00
1st May - 26th September: Tuesday to Thursday 1:30 - 5:30
Also open on Bank Holiday Sundays and Monday in August.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (5-12) : £7.00
- Adult (13-18+) : £12.00
General AdmissionAdults: £12.00Kids (5-12): £7Seniors / Students with card: £11
Carers: £7.80Family: £40
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Typical visit time 4 - 5 hours
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Contact Details
Leighton Hall
Carnforth
Carnforth
Lancashire
LA5 9ST
England
Just ten mins drive on the A6 from junction 35 of the M6 – Follow the brown tourism signs – do not use sat nav.
Tel: 01524734474
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