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Full Day Excursions
Brief Encounter
10:30am - 5:00pm 1st March 2026 to 18th December 2026
£25.00 per person
History and Nostalgia

Arrive at Carnforth Station for morning coffee in the iconic Refreshment Room where the movie ‘Brief Encounter’ was set. Next take a look around the Carnforth Heritage Visitor Centre and enjoy a light lunch of soup and a sandwich.

Then it’s on to Leighton Hall for a house tour with time in the gardens, a bird of prey display* and a hot drink in the tea room before you leave.

Please note this package is available from 1st March 2026 to 18th December 2026 and the birds of prey flying display takes place between May and September weather permitting.

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Food Glorious Food

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

Groups can choose from:

Quiche and salad - 13.60, Cheese salad - £13.60, Ham salad - £14.35, Chicken salad - £14.35, Chicken & ham salad - £15.25

All the prices above include a pot of tea or coffee.

Home-made soup and roll plus tea or coffee - £8.75, Assorted sandwiches - from £5.75, Hot new potatoes - £2.30

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

Cafetiere of coffee For one - from £3.60, Pot of Tea For one - £2.95, Speciality Tea for one For one - £3.10, Scone and butter and jam - £3.40, Scone with clotted cream and jam - £3.90, Cakes and traybakes - from £3.10, Ice cream, soft drinks and crisps also available.

All group refreshments must be pre-booked. 4 days notice is required. 48 hours notice is required for cancellation or pre-booked food will be charged for.
Book Your Visit
Open all year round for pre-booked groups of 20 or more. All visits must be prebooked. Make a Booking
Get in touch
Call 01524 734474 or email info@leightonhall.co.uk