Cream Tea and Talk - Heraldry of Lancashire Families
2pm Thursday 10th September 2026
Please join us for a delicious Cream Tea and a fantastic talk by one of our volunteers John
Hoghton Tower guide, John Ball, an Associate Fellow of the International Association of Amateur Heralds, presents an illustrated talk on the Heraldry of Lancashire Families.
The talk explains the elements that make up a Coat of Arms and includes the arms of many Lancashire families. Among them can be seen those of de Hoghton, Shuttleworth, Assheton, Bold, and Hesketh some of which date back to the 13th century.
Your Cream Tea will consist of a large scone and hot drink served at the end of the talk. There will be self serve tea and coffee available at the beginning of the talk. We are happy to cater for dietary requirements providing that they are included at the time of booking. However, please be aware that, our kitchen does handle products containing allergens and that, although we take care during food preparation, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross contamination.
All visits help the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity: 508357) to maintain, preserve, restore and maintain this beautiful building and grounds in which it stands and to continue to share its fascinating history with generations to come. Thank you for your support.
Access
The Billiard Room is accessed either via two flights of stone steps without a handrail or, alternatively, a single flight of narrower stones steps with a handrail. There are then three small steps into the Billiard Room. For more information, please refer to the Facilities and Access page on our website.
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).
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2pm Thursday 10th September 2026
Please join us for a delicious Cream Tea and a fantastic talk by one of our volunteers John
Hoghton Tower guide, John Ball, an Associate Fellow of the International Association of Amateur Heralds, presents an illustrated talk on the Heraldry of Lancashire Families.
The talk explains the elements that make up a Coat of Arms and includes the arms of many Lancashire families. Among them can be seen those of de Hoghton, Shuttleworth, Assheton, Bold, and Hesketh some of which date back to the 13th century.
Your Cream Tea will consist of a large scone and hot drink served at the end of the talk. There will be self serve tea and coffee available at the beginning of the talk. We are happy to cater for dietary requirements providing that they are included at the time of booking. However, please be aware that, our kitchen does handle products containing allergens and that, although we take care during food preparation, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross contamination.
All visits help the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity: 508357) to maintain, preserve, restore and maintain this beautiful building and grounds in which it stands and to continue to share its fascinating history with generations to come. Thank you for your support.
Access
The Billiard Room is accessed either via two flights of stone steps without a handrail or, alternatively, a single flight of narrower stones steps with a handrail. There are then three small steps into the Billiard Room. For more information, please refer to the Facilities and Access page on our website.
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).
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