Leighton Hall

Award winning Leighton Hall, Carnforth, is the lived-in house of the famous furniture making Gillow dynasty. A visit to Leighton is an opportunity to unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family, to wander through the spectacular grounds and pretty gardens.
As well as the house and grounds, Leighton has a children’s play area and caterpillar maze, plant conservatory and charming tea rooms.

This beautiful property, which dates back to 1246, draws thousands of visitors each year to explore its beautiful rooms and acres of gardens which are still lived in by the Leighton family today. You’ll be able to listen to a guide – or even a family member - as they guide you round and bring the history of the hall to life. And as there are no roped off areas inside you can even sit in some of the hall’s ancient chairs or play a tune on the Concert Steinway piano!

Leighton Hall can be found in the north of Lancashire, just outside Carnforth, a few miles from the city of Lancaster nestling in a bowl of parkland against a backdrop of English Lake District hills.

Leighton Hall Classic Car Rally - Sunday 10 July 2011
Shakespeare in the Garden - The Taming of the Shrew - Friday 29 July 2011.

The Hall is open to the general public from May to September, but pre booked groups and private parties are welcome all year round. Parking is free.

Open May - September, 2pm to 5pm, Tuesday - Friday (also Bank Holiday
Sundays & Mondays). August only, 12.30pm to 5pm, Tuesday - Friday & Sunday (also Bank Holiday Monday). Groups of 25 or more are welcome all year round, by prior arrangement. Birds of prey fly at 3:30 (weather permitting)