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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General Opening Times
Open Season: Thursday 2nd April – Friday 23rd October 2026
Hoghton Tower is open Thursday to Sunday, 11am – 4pm throughout the open season. Please note that opening times are subject to change, and the tower may occasionally close due to private bookings.
House Visits
Guided House Tours are available Thursday, Friday and Sunday only (2nd April – 23rd October 2026). Tours run on the hour from 11am to 3pm.
Self-Guided House Visits are available on Saturdays only (4th April – 17th October 2026). The house is open 11am – 4pm, with last entry at 3:30pm.
Both guided and self-guided visits are subject to change due to private bookings.
Gardens
The gardens are open Thursday to Sunday, 11am – 4pm (2nd April – 23rd October 2026), with last entry at 3:30pm. Please note that the gardens will be closed on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October due to a private event. Garden opening is subject to change due to private bookings.
Special Events & Experiences
Dolls' House Collection Tours are available on selected dates only. Tours run at 11:30am and 1:30pm on the following dates: Thursday 1st October, Sunday 4th October, Friday 16th October, and Friday 23rd October.
Historic Graffiti & Superstitious Beliefs Special Tour is offered at 12:15pm on: Sunday 4th October, Sunday 11th October, and Friday 23rd October.
Hoghton Tower School of Witchcraft & Wizardry runs Tuesday 27th October – Thursday 29th October 2026.
Family-Friendly Spooky Tours are held during October and February school holidays.
Ghost Tours (Evening) take place during the winter season on: Friday 6th November, Friday 13th November, Friday 30th October, and Sunday 22nd November.
Gunpowder Plot Event is held on Sunday 1st November.
All special events and experiences are subject to change due to private bookings.
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 £15 (£13.60 without Gift Aid)
Guided Tour – Child £7.50 (£6.80 without Gift Aid)
Self-Guided House Visit (Saturday Only) – Adult £12 (£10.90 without Gift Aid)
Unguided House Visit (Saturday Only – Child £5.50 (£5 without Gift Aid)
Gardens only – Adult £5.50 (£4.05 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 £12 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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