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 2026
Open Season: Thursday 2nd April – Sunday 4th October 2026
Guided House Tours
Guided tours of the house are available Thursday, Friday and Sunday only, running on the hour from 11am to 3pm (last tour at 3pm). Tours are not available on Saturdays, when self-guided visits are offered instead.
Please note that tours are closed on the following dates due to private events:
- Friday 5th June & Saturday 6th June
- Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June
- Saturday 11th July
On Sunday 26th July, the house is open to Classic Car Show ticket holders only.
Self-Guided House Visits
Self-guided visits are available on Saturdays only from 4th April to 3rd October 2026. The house is open from 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
Gardens & Walled Gardens
The gardens are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm. The gardens are closed on the following dates:
- Friday 5th June & Saturday 6th June (private event)
- Saturday 13th June & Sunday 14th June (private event)
- Saturday 11th July (private event)
- Saturday 18th July (outdoor theatre production of The Jungle Book)
- Saturday 25th July (outdoor theatre production of As You Like It)
- Sunday 26th July (open to Classic Car Show ticket holders only)
Special Tours & Events
A Garden Through Time
- Sunday 7th June 2026 at 11:30am
- Sunday 5th July 2026 at 11:30am
Historic Graffiti and Superstitious Beliefs
- Thursday 18th June 2026 at 12:15pm
- Thursday 2nd July 2026 at 12:15pm
- Sunday 12th July 2026 at 12:15pm
Dolls' House Collection Special Event
Friday 12th June 2026 – Two sessions at 11:30am and 1:30pm
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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