Peover Hall
Elizabethan family home rescued after a wartime fire.
Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9HW
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Pet friendly
Peover Hall is an Elizabethan house and a rare gem that boasts a fascinating history and is still used today as a family home. The hall’s rich history stems back to 1585 when it was built by Sir Randle Mainwaring.
A new wing was added by the fourth baronet Sir Henry in the 1760s before the Peels bought the hall and estate in 1919, which was then acquired by the Brooks family some 20 years later.
During World War II the house was requisitioned as the HQ for General George Patton of the United States 3rd Army to train for the D-Day landings in 1944. It also housed a POW camp. The condition of the house had deteriorated badly – partly as a result of a fire started by a US soldier – the Brooks family undertook a major programme of restoration and have lived at the hall ever since.
The house boasts splendid oak panelling, a long gallery and has been furnished using contents with a historic connection to Peover and the Mainwarings. The beautiful gardens at Peover Hall have a classical feeling, containing a 500 year-old oak tree and an avenue of pleached lime trees.
Built in 1654 the Grade 1 listed Carolean stables are the finest of their kind and were a gift from Ellen Mainwaring to her son Thomas, who became baronet in 1660.
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Peover Hall Opening Times
Regular Public Tours
Peover Hall is open to the public for guided tours during the following periods:
- May to September: Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with tours beginning at 2.30pm and 3.30pm
- August & September: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, with tours beginning at 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Carolean Stables
The Carolean Stables are open to visitors between 2pm–5pm on the same public open days as the Hall (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons throughout August and September; Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from May to September).
St Lawrence's Church
St Lawrence's Church is open to visitors between 2pm–4pm on the same public open days as the Hall (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons throughout August and September; Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from May to September). Please note that access is subject to the availability of the Church Wardens.
National Garden Scheme Visits (June 2026)
Peover Hall participates in the National Garden Scheme with the following visits available in June 2026. Exact dates can be selected from a booking calendar:
- Garden & Stables Visit: Available on a Saturday or Sunday in June 2026
- House, Garden & Stable Tour: Available on a Saturday in June 2026, with times shown after date selection
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Gardens Only £7
Peover Hall Tour & Gardens £12
Party tours can be arranged at other times by appointment.
For more information please call 01565 654107.
Getting here
Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9HW
Located 4 miles south of Knutsford off A50 at Whipping Stocks Inn.
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