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Discover the Secrets of the Famous Gillow Furniture Making Family.

Each and every group that visits Leighton Hall can expect an entertaining guided tour of the Hall. The owners of Leighton Hall have developed a range of exclusive packages specifically for groups which bring the Hall's history to life and which offer significant discounts on the normal admission prices.

Leighton Hall is very much a lived in, family home and every visitor is greeted at the impressive doorway before being guided through the Victorian house. Every room in the house from the imposing, panelled dining room to the modest, private chapel is used regularly by the Gillow Reynolds family and friends.

Group Organisers enthusiastically comment on the friendliness and informality of Leighton.  There are no roped-off areas and visitors can sit and enjoy their tour without being asked not to touch!  As well as guided tours, Leighton has lovely gardens.  Roses clamber walls and borders bloom gushingly out over the lawns.  The gardens are pretty, traditional and big enough for a decent stroll!  Followed by a light meal and gallons of tea in our charming tea rooms, Leighton Hall is perfect half day destination for your group.

We regularly welcome pre booked parties of 25 or more. We give your coach driver free entry to the hall, a free meal and perhaps most importantly free and ample parking in our new coach park. We haven’t forgotten about the Group Organisers either. We provide you with a free tour of the Hall when you bring your group to us.

Drop off your party right outside our front door, relax, and let our friendly and enthusiastic guides look after your party.

All bookings must be confirmed in writing. Leighton Hall is open all year round for pre booked groups of 25 or more.

"What a wonderful afternoon.  You made us feel so welcome and it was so pleasing for me to see my groups smiling faces and the happy chatter on the coach home.  Thank you for providing the perfect afternoon tea, which as you could see by the empty plates, went down a treat!"

Mrs Grieg, Group Organiser, C.A.M.E.O.

Group Packages 2012

Inside Leighton Hall - £6.25

Come inside Leighton Hall for an exclusive guided tour. Discover the secrets of the Gillow family: How one former owner found himself in jail & what exactly is meant by "Tickling the Moose".

The price includes admission to Leighton Hall, its grounds and 19th century walled garden.

Tea & Tour - £12.75

Leighton Hall's most popular group deal, Tea and Tour includes all "Inside Leighton Hall" offers. There is one irresistible addition: The most English of afternoon teas including - assorted sandwiches, cream scones, home made cakes and of course plenty of tea!

Candlelit Tour - £12.75

The delights of Leighton Hall are amplified with this, the most atmospheric of winter tours - Leighton Hall by flickering candlelight. Your visit is perfectly rounded off with mulled wine & mince pies by a blazing fire in the Music Room. Available from 1st November to 28th February only.

Educational Visits for Schools - £4.95

Choose from one of three, fun and curriculum relevant educational school packages: Countryside Classroom, Upstairs Downstairs or House and Home.

Compliment your visit with our free educational worksheets available to download from the schools pages. School groups are welcome Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 2pm.

Fantastic Food

At Leighton Hall, you will be served only the highest quality, freshly prepared food - all home made or locally prepared.

Groups can choose from:

For groups who are happier for their members to arrange their own refreshments, the tea room menu includes the following:

Soft drinks and crisps also available.

All group meals must be pre-booked with four days notice.