Self-Guided House Visit (Selected Saturdays only)
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).
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.
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).
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