Thursday 18th June (2pm – 4pm) in the Billiard Room.
Following her successful taster talk in May, we now have the opportunity to join local historian Debbie Pope for her full presentation – Sparking Clogs and Shiny Steps: Pride and Poverty in a Lancashire Mill Village with a delicious, traditional afternoon tea at the majestic 16th Century Hoghton Tower.
Enjoy a delicious, traditional afternoon tea as Debbie will present photos and artefacts, as she considers three items that are commonplace essentials in our local culture (clogs, donkey stones and tripe!) Along with her own memories and welcoming the contributions of her audience, Debbie will explore the social history of these once popular and universal items, now slipping in the distant past.
Our friendly team will serve a delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights including savouries and sandwiches, a fresh scone served with clotted cream and jam and other sweet treats. All this paired with freshly brewed tea or coffee.
For an extra special treat, why not upgrade to a glass of prosecco or bottle of beer?
We are happy to cater for dietary requirements proving that they are included at the time of booking. However, please be aware that, our kitchen does handle products containing allergens and that, although we take care during food preparation, we cannot guarantee that there will be no cross contamination.
Access
The Inner Courtyard where the Billiard Room is situated is accessed either via two flights of stone steps without a handrail or, alternatively, a single flight of narrower stones steps with a handrail. There are then steps within the building. If you have access requirements, we may be able to make alternative arrangements so please contact us to discuss these before purchasing your tickets. For more information, please refer to the Facilities and Access page on our website.
All visits help the Hoghton Tower Preservation Trust (Registered Charity: 508357) to maintain, preserve, restore and maintain this beautiful building and grounds in which it stands and to continue to share its fascinating history with generations to come. Thank you for your support.
Refunds
All bookings are non-refundable and non-transferrable, please check the details carefully and ensure that you can commit to the date and time before you complete your booking as regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any changes once your booking is finalised.
If we have to cancel your booking for any reason, you will be offered a full refund or the opportunity to transfer your ticket to an alternative session (subject to availability).
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