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About this place
Leighton Hall is a Gothic-fronted country house in Lancashire, about a kilometre west of Yealand Conyers and a short drive from Carnforth and Lancaster. It is a Grade II* listed building on the National Heritage List for England and welcomes visitors through the summer season.
What is Leighton Hall?
A fortified manor stood here as early as the 13th century, but government troops destroyed the first house during the Jacobite rising of 1715. A Georgian replacement went up in the 18th century for the Towneley family, and around 1800 the house gained its pale limestone Gothic facade. In 1822 Richard Gillow, of the Lancaster cabinet-making dynasty, bought the estate. His descendants still live here; Richard Reynolds, the Gillow heir, died at the hall in 2018.
What will you see?
- Gillow furniture indoors – a guided tour walks you through rooms furnished with pieces from the family firm, famous for its craftsmanship.
- Gardens and woodland walk – both are included with a standard ticket.
- Birds of prey display – flown on open days at 3:30pm in summer, weather permitting.
- St Mary's Church – the chapel nearby was built by Richard Gillow in 1852.
The grounds look out toward the hills above Morecambe Bay and the Pennine edge, which makes a fine backdrop for photographing the facade.
How do you get there, and when should you visit?
Use the address Leighton Hall, Warton, Carnforth LA5 9ST. The drive from Carnforth or Lancaster takes a quarter of an hour or so. The hall opens from May to the end of September, usually 1:30pm to 5:30pm on selected days, mostly Tuesday to Thursday, with extra openings on bank holidays. Tickets must be booked in advance online, where you can also check the current calendar and prices.
How long should you allow?
Plan about three hours for the tour, gardens and bird display, which fills a typical open afternoon.
Frequently asked questions
Is Leighton Hall open all year? No. Visits run from May to the end of September on selected days. Outside the season it is the family's private home.
Do I need to book? Yes, tickets are sold in advance online.
Is it a listed building? Yes, it holds Grade II* status on the National Heritage List for England.
Is it suitable for children? The birds of prey display at 3:30pm and the woodland walk suit families well.
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