Name: Samlesbury Hall
Rating: 5.0

Samlesbury Hall

Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Lancashire, PR5 0UP, England

1-90 Years

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Samlesbury Hall is a 700-year-old medieval stately home offering a rich blend of history, heritage and family-friendly experiences. Dating back to 1325, it showcases centuries of stories within a beautifully preserved half-timbered mansion. It is a popular destination for visitors looking to explore history, gardens and unique attractions.

Visitors can explore three floors of historic rooms including the Victorian Kitchen, Great Hall, Ghost Room and Witch’s Garret, along with scenic grounds featuring a Rosarium and Fountain Courtyard. The attraction also offers guided tours, a children’s playground, dining at The Garden Room Eatery and even overnight stays in shepherd’s huts, spa accommodation and the Gatehouse. It is also known for its ghost stories, with reports of 13 different spirits and regular themed experiences related to its haunted history.

Entry to the hall and grounds is free, with optional guided tours priced at £5.00 per person (free for under 16s).

Samlesbury Hall offers a unique mix of history, atmosphere and family-friendly activities. With its historic interiors, gardens and engaging experiences, it provides something for all ages. It is an ideal place to explore Lancashire’s heritage, enjoy a meal and experience a truly memorable day out.

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Free
Host birthday parties: Yes

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Samlesbury Hall: Samlesbury Hall is a 700 year old half-timbered medieval stately home dating back to 1325 and is located between Preston and Blackburn in Lancashire. With seven centuries of history to explore, Samlesbury Hall offers guests of all ages a day to remember. A visit to the historic mansion includes three floors of rooms including the Victorian Kitchen, The Great Hall, The Ghost Room and The Witch’s Garret. The grounds include a Rosarium and the Fountain Courtyard which are set among lush green lawns, flower beds and ancient trees. For the younger ones there is our Mayflower Playground for active play.
History: Dating back to 1325, Samlesbury Hall was originally built under the instruction of Gilbert de Southworth as his family seat. A simple structure with a thatched roof, it bore little resemblance to the black and white half-timbered stately home you see today. Until 1925, Samlesbury Hall had always been a private residence. Four families over seven centuries have owned the Hall. Firstly, the powerful Southworth family from 1325 to 1678, secondly The Bradyll family from 1679 to 1851, the Cooper family from 1851 to 1862 and lastly the Harrison family from 1862 until 1924.
Guided Tours: Our team of entertaining and engaging Tour Presenters include TV presenter Jason Karl, ghost hunter Paul Howse and paranormal historian Joanna Walpole. Occasionally there may be no tours available due to other activities taking place inside the hall, so please check our social media announcements or give us a ring prior to visiting.
Ghosts & Hauntings: Samlesbury Hall is reputedly one of the most haunted houses in Great Britain, with 13 different ghosts which haunt the historic manor and the grounds around it. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there have been many hundreds of reports from guests, staff and former inhabitants of the house which date back centuries. Our ghosts are not a contemporary fabrication, but a genuine heritage of haunting encounters.

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Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Join us for a delicious breakfast, brunch, lunch or afternoon tea every Tuesday to Sunday (Sunday Roast of course!) at The Garden Room Eatery from 9:00am until 3.30pm.

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Price: Free

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Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

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PRIVATE FUNCTIONS & PARTIES

Our 14th century manor house and grounds provide a perfect location for any special occasion whether this is a company Christmas Dinner, anniversary, birthday, family occasion or funeral.
Catered to your exact requirements, our dedicated functions team can tailor a perfect menu whether seated or buffet style, and our oak paneled bar can provide all the drinks your party needs.
Situated between Preston and Blackburn, Samlesbury Hall includes plenty of free parking for your guests with gorgeous gardens in the summer and roaring log-fires in the winter.

The historic house and grounds are open between 10am and 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays weekly.

Address: Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Lancashire, PR5 0UP, England

Post Code: PR5 0UP

Council: South Ribble

County: Lancashire

By Car: From the M6 Junction 31 at the Tickled Trout Hotel, head right towards Blackburn and the A677. At the traffic lights at the Hotel, head straight on via the second exit and Samlesbury Hall is approximately one mile down the road on the left-hand side. From the M65 Junction 6, for Blackburn, head towards the A6119 to Preston New Road and the A677.
By Bus: If travelling by bus, you can catch the number 59 that goes between Preston and Blackburn every 30 minutes.