Let us transport you back over four hundred years, to a time when King James I, and the people of that time, held firm beliefs about and against witches and witchcraft.

Your guide will give you an insight into the king's fascination with witchcraft and describe the various forms of historic graffiti recently discovered at Hoghton Tower. You will see the symbols, marks and taper burns, that the family and servants used to protect themselves and their precious possessions, against natural and supernatural forces.

Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our gardens for a break from the world!

Follow the winding escarpment lined with giant beech trees, ancient moss-covered walls and spring snowdrops and daffodils along the north side of the Tower. Look right to find the stonemason’s name concealed in the randomly-sized stones. As you pass through the ancient doorway, notice the oak trees planted by royalty on either side of you. Discover now three separate, very different walled gardens as narrow openings lead from one to another, almost as if you are walking into different open-air rooms.

Gardening Opening

April 11am - 3pm (last entry 2:30pm)

May - September 11am - 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)

Access

Access to the Gardens is via a steep, uneven pathway. Each of the gardens is flat and has a designated path. Garden paths consist of sand, shale or gravel depending on the area. There are, however, steps between some of the gardens. For more information, please refer to the Facilities and Access page on our website. 

Special Events

Please note that on the 3rd Sunday of every month we hold our popular Farmers' Market. On these days a site admission fee of £2 per car / pedestrian group of up to 6 people will be payable on entry for all visitors (cash only). On special event days other site admission fees may be payable. Please see https://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/special-events/ for dates and details any special events before booking your garden admission. 

BBC Gardeners' World 2 for 1 Card Holders

Please add one full priced Adult Garden Admission ticket and one BBC Gardeners' World 2 for 1 ticket to your basket. Remember to bring your BBC Gardeners' World 2 for 1 Card with you on the day to validate your free ticket. One free ticket per BBC Gardeners' World card. Unfortunately, without this you will be required to pay the full admission price. 

Only assistance dogs are permitted beyond the main gatehouse, within the Courtyards, Gardens, House and Tearoom.

Proceeds from Garden Admission Tickets are in aid of Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity: 508357) and help to preserve, restore and maintain the beautiful Tudor-Elizabethan manor house and the grounds in which it stands. Thank you for your support. 

Refunds

All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable, please check the details carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.

If we have to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to transfer your ticket to an alternative session (subject to availability).

Join one of our terrific tours and travel through time. Be entranced by the stories of a house and a family. The tours span almost 1000 years of history witnessed on this one, hilltop site. From William the Conqueror through to modern times the Tower has witnessed the lives of the de Hoghton family and welcomed many famous visitors. It is said that some of these people still make their spectral presence felt on occasions around the house. Let our knowledgeable and friendly guides lead you through history at Hoghton Tower.

The guided tour lasts approximately 1½ hours and includes the State Bedroom, the Ballroom and magnificent Banqueting Hall as well as a host of other rooms, all with their own amazing stories. The tour also includes a visit to the intriguing Underground Passages or Well House and you will get the opportunity to view our fantastic projection all about the visit of King James I in 1617 which was funded through the Culture Recovery Fund. 

Tours start promptly at the time booked, please arrive a few minutes before your advertised start time to allow time to walk from the car park and to book in. 

Gardens

This ticket allows you free access to the walled gardens on the day of your visit (subject to garden opening) 

Last entry to the Gardens 3:30pm (2:30pm in April). If you have a booking for either the 2pm or 3pm tour (1pm or 2pm tours in April) please bear in mind the last access time to the Gardens. To enjoy the Gardens at your leisure, we recommend that you visit them before your tour begins.

Adding an Afternoon Tea

If you would like to book an afternoon tea on the day of your tour, we suggest taking your tour first and then enjoying your afternoon tea at your leisure. Please allow 1½ hours for your tour.

All Afternoon Teas must be pre-booked.

Special Events

Please note that on the 3rd Sunday of every month we hold our popular Farmers' Market. On these days a site admission fee of £2 per car / pedestrian group (up to 6 people) will be payable on entry for all visitors (cash only). On special event days other site admission fees may be payable. Please see https://www.hoghtontower.co.uk/special-events/ for dates and details any special events before booking your house tour.

Access

The starting point for the tour is accessed either via two flights of stone steps without a handrail or, alternatively, a single flight of narrower stones steps with a handrail. The tour itself involves a number of flights of stairs and different, sometimes, uneven floor surfaces. Please be aware that unfortunately, prams / pushchairs are not permitted on the house tour. For more information, please refer to the Facilities and Access page on our website. 

By booking one of our tours you are helping the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity: 508357) preserve this beautiful historic building and its grounds so that generations to come can continue to enjoy this unique piece of Lancashire's heritage. Thank you. 

Refunds

All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable, please check the details carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.

If we have to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to transfer your ticket to an alternative session (subject to availability).

Visit the house and discover this historic building at your leisure. You have the option to download the ‘Live Beacon’ app on to your own mobile device to read about the fascinating history of this iconic building: almost 1000 years of history witnessed on this one, hilltop site. From William the Conqueror through to modern times the Tower has witnessed the lives of the de Hoghton family and welcomed many famous visitors. Alternatively, browse the notes that you will find in each room or chat with our friendly volunteers around the house who will be happy to share some of the stories from history with you.

Your visit includes the State Bedroom, the Ballroom and the beautiful Banqueting Hall as well as other stunning rooms in this Tudor-Elizabethan Manor House. You will also have the opportunity to view our fantastic projection all about the visit of King James I in 1617 which was funded through the Culture Recovery Fund. We suggest that you allow up to an hour for your house visit. Details about how to download the app will be given in your confirmation email.

Please be aware that this ticket does not include access to the Underground Passages or the Well House.  

In April, the house will be open 11am – 3pm with last entry to the house at 2pm. You can arrive at any time between 11am and 2pm. May - September, the house will be open 11am - 4pm with last entry at 3pm.

Gardens

This ticket also allows you free access to the walled gardens on the day of your visit (subject to garden opening). Last entry to the gardens 3:30pm (2:30pm in April).

Access

The starting point for the visit is accessed either via two flights of stone steps without a handrail or, alternatively, a single flight of narrower stones steps with a handrail. The route itself involves a number of flights of stairs and different, sometimes, uneven floor surfaces. Please be aware that unfortunately, prams / pushchairs are not permitted on the visit route. For more information, please refer to the Facilities and Access page on our website. 

We recommend booking your ticket in advance to guarantee entry. Any remaining tickets will be on sale at the ticket office (strictly subject to availability)

Adding an Afternoon Tea

If you would like to add an afternoon tea to your booking, please choose an available timeslot. Your visit to the house can be before or after your afternoon tea, just bear in mind that the last entry to the house is 3pm.

By visiting us you are helping the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity: 508357) preserve this beautiful historic building and its ground so that generations to come can continue to enjoy this unique piece of Lancashire's heritage. Thank you. 

Refunds

All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable, please check the details carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.

If we have to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to transfer your ticket to an alternative session (subject to availability).