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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EV charging options
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Free parking
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Parkland / open spaces
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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
Peover Hall offers public access to the house, gardens, and historic buildings during specific periods throughout the year. Please note that opening times vary depending on the season and day of the week.
Regular Public Opening
The Hall operates under two seasonal schedules:
- August & September: Open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons
- May to September: Open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons
Tours of Peover Hall begin at 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Carolean Stables
Visitor access to the Carolean Stables is available between 2pm–5pm on the same days as the Hall opening (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in August & September, or Tuesday and Thursday from May to September).
St Lawrence's Church
The Church is open between 2pm–4pm on the same days as the Hall opening (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in August & September, or Tuesday and Thursday from May to September). Please note that access is subject to the availability of the Church Wardens.
Gardens
The gardens are open during the same public visiting hours as the Hall.
National Garden Scheme Events
Additional guided tours are available through the National Garden Scheme in August 2026:
- House, Garden & Stable Tours: Available on selected Saturdays and Sundays in August 2026
- Garden & Stables Visits: Available on selected Saturdays in August 2026
For NGS events, please use the booking calendar to select your preferred date, and exact times will be displayed after 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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