Hoghton Tower
Fortified manor house high on a hill in the heart of Lancashire.
Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Shop
- Access statement available
Steeped in history and commanding breathtaking views across Lancashire, Hoghton Tower offers something for everyone at all times of year.
Plan your fairytale wedding, take a tour round the house, wander through the gardens, sample local produce at the Farmers’ Market, or just call in for coffee and cake to soak up some history!
Hoghton Tower, a Grade I listed building, is the ancestral home of the de Hoghton family. The de Hoghtons are descended directly from Harvey de Walter, one of the companions of William the Conqueror, and through the female line from Lady Godiva of Coventry, wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia.
Re-created in 1565 by Thomas Hoghton, this ancient, fortified, hilltop manor house occupies a commanding position, 650ft above sea level.
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Opening Times and Events at Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower offers a variety of attractions and events throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and events:
General Opening Times
- Tea Room: Open Thursday to Sunday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, starting from January 15th, 2026. Afternoon Tea requires pre-booking.
- Guided House Tours: Available from April 2nd to October 4th, 2026, on Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Tours run hourly from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Self-Guided House Visits: Available on Saturdays from April 4th to October 3rd, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).
- Gardens: Open Thursday to Sunday from April 2nd to October 4th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:30 PM).
Special Events
- Winter Special Guided House Tours: March 27th to 29th, 2026, with tours on the hour from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
- Monthly Farmers' Market: Held on the third Sunday of every month.
- Hidden Kingdom: April 18th and 19th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (last entry at 2:00 PM).
- Medieval Revival Weekend: May 2nd and 3rd, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (last entry at 3:00 PM).
- VE Day Afternoon Tea: May 8th, 2026.
- Motorcycle Sprint: May 10th, 2026.
For all events and tours, pre-booking is recommended as tickets on arrival are subject to availability. Please note that the tower may close on occasion due to private bookings.
Hoghton Tower is managed by the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust, a registered charity dedicated to the upkeep of this historic site.
Historic Houses members visit the house for free (Guided Tours & Unguided House Visit). Any special tours are not included. Pre-booking is recommended on the house’s website.
Tickets for the house include access to the gardens (subject to garden opening times)
House and Gardens
Guided Tour – Adult £14 (£12.70 without Gift Aid)
Guided Tour – Child £7.50 (£6.80 without Gift Aid)
Unguided House Visit (Saturday Only) – Adult £11 (£10 without Gift Aid)
Unguided House Visit (Saturday Only – Child £5.50 (£5 without Gift Aid)
Gardens only – Adult £4.40 (£4 without Gift Aid)
Gardens Only – Child £2.20 (£2 without Gift Aid)
We welcome groups of 20 or more to the Tower all year round. Advance booking is essential.
Private group tours start at £11 per person.
Refreshments ranging from tea and coffee on arrival to an afternoon tea or buffet lunch can also be booked in advance.
Find out more and enquire on our website.
A school visit to Hoghton Tower allows you to get up close and personal with almost 1000 years of history and experience stories from the Tower’s past come to life with our talented team of tour guides. Walk in the footsteps of some of the most famous figures from English History, and discover fun facts about this truly fascinating building, covering a range of curriculum topics from KS1, 2 and 3 during school visits.
Venture into the underground passages and journey deep down to the dungeons, explore life beyond living memory and discover a world in miniature with our incredible historic dolls’ house collection. Learn how the local area has been significantly influenced and shaped by the people that have lived and worked at Hoghton Tower, starting from 1565 when the house was rebuilt.
With our expert guides at the helm of every visit, each tour can be tailored to your specifications and pitched to the specific age group and key stage. They not only reveal secrets of Hoghton Tower’s history, but are also able to answer questions any curious pupils might have.
Our tours contain an interesting and informative look at the long history of Hoghton Tower, but leaving out the boring bits. We encourage interaction with role-play as your class are invited to recreate iconic moments in our history such as King James I knighting the loin of Beef.
Find out more and enquire on our website.
- Access statement available
Getting here
Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH
M65/J3. Between Preston & Blackburn on A675.
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