Guided House Tours
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).
Ticket options
Help support Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust as shown below:
Example Gift Aid price:
Example amount paid by visitor - £11.00
Tax refund from Government* - £2.75
Total received by the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust - £13.75
* Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration, and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself and members of his/her family.
You must be a UK taxpayer to participate in the Gift Aid scheme. You need to pay enough Income Tax or Capital Gains Tax in each tax year to cover the Gift Aid claimed on all your donations to charity otherwise you are responsible to pay any difference.
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).
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