Leighton Hall
Seat of the furniture-making GIllows family, an ancestral mansion and family home.
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ST
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
Leighton Hall is located in North Lancashire, it is nestled in a bowl of parkland, against a backdrop of the Lake District hills.
The ancestral home of the world-renowned Gillow furniture family, Leighton Hall is still lived in today and is no stuffy museum – there aren’t any roped off areas here!
Visitors are invited to sit on the furniture, touch things, relax and explore. Families and children are always welcome as there is plenty for them to do – tree face trail, caterpillar maze, woodland walk and outdoor play area.
There is a treat for everyone in our traditional tea room – tea is served in proper tea cups with a variety of home-made cakes and treats to choose from.
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.
Leighton Hall Opening Times and Events
Leighton Hall is open to the general public from May to September each year. During this period, the Hall is open on specific days of the week, and additional days are added for special events or holidays. The opening hours are 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
General Opening Days
- May: Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Additional openings on Sunday, May 3rd, and Monday, May 25th (Bank Holiday).
- June: Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Special event on Sunday, June 7th (Porsche Day).
- July: Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Special events on Sunday, July 12th (Classic & Performance Motor Show) and Sunday, July 26th (Motorcycle Hill Climb).
- August: Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Additional opening on Monday, August 31st (Bank Holiday). Special event on Sunday, August 16th (Kirkby Lonsdale Car Rally).
- September: Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Special Events
- Dog Day: Monday, May 4th, 2026. Gates open at 10:00 AM, event closes at 4:00 PM.
- Porsche Day: Sunday, June 7th, 2026. Gates open at 10:30 AM, last entry at 3:00 PM.
- Classic & Performance Motor Show: Sunday, July 12th, 2026. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Motorcycle Hill Climb: Sunday, July 26th, 2026. Event opens at 8:30 AM, practice runs start at 9:30 AM, and racing starts at 1:00 PM.
- Family Month: August 1st to August 31st, 2026. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Monday (August 31st) from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
- Kirkby Lonsdale Car Rally: Sunday, August 16th, 2026. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Leighton Hall Apple Day: Sunday, October 18th, 2026. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (provisional date).
Admission Prices
- Hall Tour & Gardens: Adults £14.20, Children (5-12 years) £8.75, Seniors/Students £13.10, Registered Carers £9.25, Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £45.75.
- Gardens Only: Adults £8.75, Children (5-12 years) £6.00, Family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £28.35.
For group visits, Leighton Hall offers various packages, including tours, afternoon tea, and special seasonal experiences. Group visits must be pre-booked and are available year-round for groups of 20 or more.
Leighton Hall also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including themed days, fairs, and performances. Each event may have specific timings and pricing, so visitors are encouraged to check the details for each event.
Historic Houses members visit free, unless travelling as a group.
Adult – £14.20
We regularly welcome pre booked parties of 20 or more. We give your coach driver free entry to the hall, a free meal and perhaps most importantly free and ample parking in our coach park.
A day out in the country yet only 5 miles from the M6, we offer 7 themed packages, so whether you’ve a fondness for flora or a passion for the past, there’s a fulfilling package for you.
Group Admission – £10.20 – House Tour, Grounds & Birds of Prey Display (Afternoons only & weather permitting)
Lunches & Afternoon Teas available to order
Various special half day packages available from £25
Contact – www.leightonhall.co.uk / [email protected]
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ST
Leighton Hall is signposted with brown tourism signs from the M6 junction on the A6. Do not use Sat Nav. e wonderful county of Lancashire. We are easy to find as we have local Brown Tourism Signs that direct you from the M6.
You can Travel to Silverdale Train Station and then walk across the Moss, known as Leighton Moss, on the footpath that links the neighboring properties.
At Home with Lucy Arthurs of Leighton Hall
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