Group Information

"None of us wanted to leave - It was all so delightful!"
Joy Evans, Bowdon & District Decorative & Fine Arts Society

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.

We regularly welcome pre booked parties of 25 or more and would like to welcome your group too, by offering you, the Group Organiser a free tea and tour, to enjoy with your group or alone (during normal opening times).

Also we look after your coach driver, allowing them free entry to the hall, a free drivers meal and perhaps most importantly free and ample parking. You can drop off your group right outside our front door where our friendly and enthusiastic guide will be waiting to welcome your guests.

Leighton Hall is open all year round for pre booked groups of 25 or more.

Group Packages

Inside Leighton Hall - £4.50

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 - £8.95

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 - £8.95

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 - £3.95

Choose from one of three, fun and curriculum relevant educational school packages: Local History, Victorian Homes or The Countryside Classroom.

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:

• Quiche & Salad .................................. ..£6.50
• Cheese Salad ........................................£6.50
• Ham Salad ............................................£6.95
• Chicken Salad .......................................£6.95
• Chicken & Ham Salad ...........................£7.50

All the prices above include a roll and butter, followed by fruit pie and cream and unlimited tea or coffee.

• Home-made Soup & roll .........................£2.50
• Hot New Potatoes .......................................80p

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

• Coffee per cup ...........................................90p
• Tea per cup ...............................................80p
• Hot chocolate .............................................90p
• Assorted sandwiches........................from £2.75
• Scone & butter ...........................................90p
• Scone with cream & jam...........................£1.50
• Home-made cakes & traybakes........from £1.20
• Toasted tea cake ......................................£1.00
• Ice cream & lollies from ....................from £1.00

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