Welcome to Samlesbury Hall Lancashire
Discover where the past meets the present at Samlesbury Hall: a haven for history lovers, a place of peace and tranquility, a home for Lancashire’s finest produce and a fantastic family day out.
Built in 1325 Samlesbury is steeped in fascinating history, retaining its original typical black and white exterior, the Hall is almost equidistant between Blackburn and Preston, yet retaining a rural feel. Saved from demolition in the 1920’s by six Blackburn businessmen, it remains in the Charitable Trust today with the aim of maintaining and keeping open for the visitors to enjoy. Closed only on Saturdays for the weddings which are vital to the Hall and thanks to which has the reputation of being Lancashire’s finest wedding venue, Samlesbury is happy to receive visitors all year round. With the turbulent history of the catholic families, the haunting of Lady Dorothy Southworth and others, a captivating insight into life from the early 14th to the early 20th Century, all waiting to be discovered. Samlesbury also offers the very best of Lancashire, with the Bridge, Holmes and Ascroft Galleries, presenting selling exhibitions where you may purchase a painting or a fine piece of craftsmanship or just admire what the county proffers. West wing antiques has superior antiques and collectibles leading to the gift shop which sells high quality Lancashire produce ranging from hand crafted jewellery to damson gin produced with damsons picked from Samlesbury! The grounds are delightful showing, Tudor rose gardens, spring labyrinths summer wildflower maze, manicured lawns and the animal corner, miniature sheep, goats, hens, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs enclosed in an ever increasing menagerie. The kitchen garden and herb courtyard feed the kitchen and the restaurant, serving lunches with Taste Lancashire Highest accredited award. The food is superb. If a party of 10 or more please book in advance so we may give you the best attention. With over 150 parking spaces, Samlesbury welcomes both large and small parties, offering pre booked guided tours, either ghostly or historical, unless one just wishes to stroll around the Hall and grounds at leisure then booking isn’t needed.
Christmas Lunches Sunday 28th November - Sunday 19th December (Inclusive) + New for 2010 Christmas Day Lunch!!! Excludes Saturdays!! Come and eat in our fantastic Restaurant and enjoy Christmas with all the trimmings.... 3 course Christmas Lunches are available during the day at the Hall so whether it be Lunch for 2 or for a larger party, please call the Hall to make your booking! Served in the splendour of the Great Hall with its Roaring open Fire.... £55 per person including Champagne Reception. (Book now to avoid Disapointment) Christmas Food & Craft Fayre Sunday 28th November 10am - 3pm Over 40 stalls filled with Christmas Foods and Gifts inside and outside the Hall.
Father Christmas Sunday 5th, 12th & 19th December
Meet Father Christmas and receive an early Christmas Gift 11am - 1pm £6 per Child Includes entrance to the Hall. Blackburn Music Society Presents 'A Christmas Cracker' An Evening of Festive Words and Music £8 Adults, £5 Children Includes Mulled Wine & Mince Pie in the Interval Starts at 7.30pm - Booking Essential Call 01254 812010
Adrian Worrall presents his Toys of Yesteryear Sunday 12th December Join Adrian in the Hall as he talks and demonstrates with Vintage & Traditional toys Free with Entry to the Hall.
Samlesbury Singers Sunday 12th December at 2.15pm Samlesbury will be peforming music and readings for Christmas at 2.15pm. Free with Entry to the Hall.
simon's spooky tours Sunday 12th December at 5.30pm Take a tour of our Haunted Hall with Simon Entwistle our resident Ghost Guide. £8 Adults and £4 Children includes Welcome Drink.
Samlesbury Hall and presents Soulstice Monday 13th & Tuesday 14th December A traditional Mummers Play about a twisted tale of two Seasons. 45 Minutes per show at 6.30pm and 7.45pm Tickets are £10 each Please call 01254 812010 to book your tickets now!! Not to be Missed!!
Samlesbury C of E School Concert Thursday 16th December at 6.30pm £3 entry
After Dark Murder Company Presents 'Pantocrime' Friday 14th January 2011 Murder Mystery £35 per head Includes Christmas Dinner & Coffee Starts at 7.30pm Book your tickets NOW by Calling 01254 812010 Sundays at Samlesbury Hall.... TRAWDEN OWLS Every First Sunday in the Month. Come and see an amazing Static display inside the Hall Free with Entry to the Hall. SAMLESBURY HALL FARMERS MARKET & CRAFT FAIR THE LAST SUNDAY IN EVERY MONTH 11AM - 3PM Outdoor food and craft stalls in the courtyard. SIMON'S SPOOKY GHOST WALKS Takes place the Second Sunday of the Month - OCTOBER TO MARCH at 5.30PM Adults: £8 Children: £4, Family ticket: (2 + 2) £20 Including Pre-Tour welcome drink (non-alcoholic) punch. |
FEATURES: Historic house
Grid Ref: SD602302 Preston New Road. 01254 812010 |
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