2026 OPEN SEASON
THURSDAY 2ND APRIL 2026 – SUNDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2026
Further details below, for prices click on book now.
SITE ADMISSION FEE APPLIES TO ALL VISITORS ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:
- The third Sunday of every month (Monthly Farmers’ Market)
TEAROOM: Open weekly, Thursday – Sunday 11am – 4pm, from Thursday 15th January.*
Our welcoming Tea Room proudly serves one of the best afternoon teas in Lancashire as well as a range of other delicious snacks and refreshments. After you’ve explored the house and gardens, enjoy a selection of mouth-watering sandwiches, homemade scones, or just a warming hot drink in the historical surroundings of our Tea Room.
Pre booking essential for Afternoon Tea.
BOOKING COMING SOON
GUIDED HOUSE TOUR – Available from:
2nd April – 4th October – Thursday, Friday & Sunday*
Tours on the hour 11am – 3pm
Pre-booking recommended, tickets on arrival are subject to availability.
Join one of our terrific tours and travel through time. Be entranced by the stories of a house and a family. The tours span almost 1000 years of history witnessed on this one, hilltop site. From William the Conqueror through to modern times the Tower has witnessed the lives of the de Hoghton family and welcomed many famous visitors. It is said that some of these people still make their spectral presence felt on occasions around the house. Let our knowledgeable and friendly guides lead you through history at Hoghton Tower.
The guided tour lasts approximately 1½ hours and includes the State Bedroom, the Ballroom and magnificent Banqueting Hall as well as a host of other rooms, all with their own amazing stories.
BOOKING COMING SOON
SELF GUIDED HOUSE VISIT – Available from:
4th April – 3rd October – Saturday*
House open 11am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Pre-booking recommended, tickets on arrival are subject to availability.
Visit the house and discover this historic building at your leisure. You have the option to download the ‘Live Beacon’ app on to your own mobile device to read about the fascinating history of this iconic building: almost 1000 years of history witnessed on this one, hilltop site. From William the Conqueror through to modern times the Tower has witnessed the lives of the de Hoghton family and welcomed many famous visitors. Alternatively, browse the notes that you will find in each room or chat with our friendly volunteers around the house who will be happy to share some of the stories from history with you.
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GARDENS – Available now
2nd April – 4th October – Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
11am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our gardens for a break from the world!
Follow the winding escarpment lined with giant beech trees, ancient moss-covered walls and spring snowdrops and daffodils along the north side of the Tower. Look right to find the stonemason’s name concealed in the randomly-sized stones. As you pass through the ancient doorway, notice the oak trees planted by royalty on either side of you. Discover now three separate, very different walled gardens as narrow openings lead from one to another, almost as if you are walking into different open-air rooms.
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DOLLS’ HOUSE COLLECTION: Available on selected dates only.
There’s something timelessly fascinating about the magical, miniature world of the dolls’ house, and we have plenty of vintage ones to exercise your imagination.
Peep through the tiny windows of over 70 of them, from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, and discover the detailed, immaculately-executed little worlds within. We’re grateful for the many kind donations we’ve received over the years which have enabled this one-of-a-kind exhibition to grow.
Capacity is strictly limited, pre-booking strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
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GIFT VOUCHERS
Looking for a special gift?
Why not purchase a gift voucher to treat someone to a delicious afternoon tea when our house open season begins? You can make it extra special by adding prosecco or a guided tour of this beautiful Tudor Elizabethan manor house. PURCHASE A GIFT VOUCHER
Do you have a voucher that you would like to redeem?
If you have a voucher that you would like to redeem, please email us: mail@hoghtontower.co.uk
*Subject to change, on occasion the tower can close due to private bookings. Please keep an eye on the website for updates.
