Capesthorne Hall
The much-loved home of the Bromley-Davenports, a site on which they and their ancestors have lived since Domesday times.
Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Capesthorne Hall, built between 1719 and 1732 and set in 100 acres of picturesque Cheshire parkland, has been touched by nearly 1,000 years of history.
The Hall has a fascinating collection of fine art; marble sculptures; porcelains; tapestries and English, European, Far Eastern and American antique furniture collected by family members.
In the grounds enjoy the family Chapel, the 18th century Italian Milanese gates, the beautiful lakeside gardens and woodland walks.
The Hall and Gardens are open to visitors between March and October each year. They offer superb facilities for wedding ceremonies and receptions, special occasions and celebrations, day conferences, business meetings and dinners, corporate hospitality, marquee events, concerts, shows and fairs.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Capesthorne Hall and its facilities have the following opening times and events for 2026:
Normal Opening Times (2026)
The Hall and Gardens are open on Sundays, Mondays, and Bank Holidays from 3rd April to 26th October 2026.
- Gardens: Open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm (last entry at 3:00pm).
- Hall: Open from 12:30pm to 3:30pm (last entry at 3:00pm).
- Lakeside Café: Open from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
- The car park and gardens close at 5:00pm.
Admission Prices (2026)
- Garden Entry:
- Adults: £4.00
- Children (5-16 years): £1.00 (under 5s free)
- Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children): £8.00
- Free for carers accompanying disabled visitors (proof required).
- Free for Historic Houses Members (membership card required).
- Free for BBC Gardeners World & CPRE 2-for-1 offer holders.
- Hall and Garden Entry:
- Adults: £8.00
- Children (5-16 years): £2.00 (under 5s free)
- Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children): £16.00
- Free for carers accompanying disabled visitors (proof required).
- Free for Historic Houses Members (membership card required).
- Unaccompanied wheelchair users: Half price entry to the Hall.
Additional Information
- Free parking is available.
- Dogs are welcome in most areas except the lawned gardens, Hall, and Chapel (assistance dogs are permitted). Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
- Some areas, such as the Woodland Walk, Wilderness Trail, and the narrow pathway around the lower pool, may be unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to uneven ground.
Special Events (2026)
- Wedding Open Days:
- Sunday, 22nd February, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Sunday, 22nd March, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Spring Candle Making & Afternoon Tea:
- Sunday, 29th March, 10:00am - 12:30pm and 1:00pm - 3:30pm (£74.00 per ticket).
- Discover Tree Climbing:
- Sunday, 12th April, 11:30am - 3:30pm
- Monday, 4th May, 11:30am - 3:30pm
- Sunday, 21st June, 11:30am - 3:30pm
- Plant Hunters’ Fair:
- Spring: Sunday, 10th May, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Summer: Sunday, 9th August, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Born Survivor: Saturday, 16th May
For any questions, visitors can contact Capesthorne Hall at 01625 861221.
Car Parking – Free
Garden Entry Pricing – Sundays, Mondays, and Bank Holidays – Adults £4.00, Children (5-16yrs) £1.00, Family Ticket (2 x adults & 2 x children) £8.00, Children under 5 go free
Hall & Garden Entry Pricing – Sundays, Mondays, and Bank Holidays – Adults £8.00, Children (5-16 yrs) £2.00, Family Ticket (2 x adults & 2 x children) £16.00, Children under 5 go free
Carers accompanying a disabled visitor (proof required to be shown on entry) and Historic Houses Members (HH membership car to be shown on entry) FOC
Dogs are welcome at Capesthorne and are allowed on all areas except the lawned gardens. They must be kept on a lead at all times due to local livestock and in consideration of other guests.
Some areas are unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to uneven ground on the Woodland Walk, Wilderness Trail and the narrow pathway around the lower pool.
Group discounts available.
We can accommodate visits from both primary and secondary schools tailored to their requirements.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY
The main visitor entrance is at ///curbed.trade.apparatus. What does this mean?
Between Congleton and Macclesfield on the A34. 30 minutes south of Manchester. Near M6, M60 and M62.
No access via public transport.
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