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Historic Houses and Halls

Stately Lancashire. Historic Lancashire gems.

From the Wars of the Roses, the famous witch trials of 1612, the clash of Parliamentarian and Royalists armies of the civil war, the Jacobite Rebellion and the wealth created by the industrial revolution Lancashire’s historic houses have witnessed a wide range of major historic events.

Discover the history and stories behind Lancashire’s grand houses and halls including the story behind the knighting of Sir Loin at Hoghton Tower; how JRR Tolkien was inspired by the countryside around Stonyhurst College; the tragic tale of the white lady at Samlesbury Hall and the gruesome severed head at Towneley Hall.

Beyond the stately buildings there are formal gardens and extensive grounds to explore, many featuring adventure playgrounds, sculpture trails, seasonal flower walks and farm animals – perfect for all the family to enjoy.

Browsholme, Hoghton and Leighton are still family homes and have passed through generations and still display wonderful possessions created by world renown artists and craftsmen. Furniture by Gillow and Hepplewhite, fine art by JMW Turner, Lely and Reynolds as well as exquisite porcelain, glass and textiles. You may even bump into the owners and their children of the house whilst enjoying a guided tour. Read more in about these extraordinary, some say eccentric, owners in Living In History.

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The Cottage Museum, Lancaster

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Museum

Lancaster

Step back in time to Lancaster in the 1800s!. Spread over five tiny floors, make yourself at home in this simply furnished house.
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The Whitaker Museum & Art Gallery

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Museum

Rossendale

Set in the beautiful Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall, it’s a great day out for all. A traditional and contemporary a museum, but with a modern twist.

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Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum

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Arts, Crafts & Galleries

Burnley

This 14th century grade 1 listed hall has a rich history with many stories to tell, with grand period rooms decorated with oil paintings and sculptures covering several centuries of life at the hall which was the home of the Towneley family for over…

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Turton Tower

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Museum

Turton

Turton Tower is a distinctive English country house located in the small village of Turton on the edge of the popular walking area of the West Pennine Moors. Facilities include a Victorian tea room and gift shop.
Warton Village, St Oswald's Church and the Old Rectory

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Church/Chapel

Warton

North of Carnforth, this village has strong links to the Washington family, ancestors of the USA's first President George Washington. The local church bears the Washington coat of arms, and flies the Stars & Stripes flag every 4th July.
Whitworth Heritage Museum

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Heritage / Visitor Centre

Whitworth

The Whitworth Heritage Museum has many exhibits, and an extensive library of documents relating to the local area, gives an insight into the historical life of Rossendale.
Wycoller Hall

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Historic House

Wycoller

The hall was built by the Hartley family at the end of the 16th century and subsequently extended in the 18th by Squire Henry Owen Cunliffe, in order to attract a wealthy wife. Charlotte Brontë is thought to have frequently visited Wycoller village.