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An evening of Shakespearean comedy, open-air theatre and summer picnics awaits visitors to Leighton Hall on Thursday 23rd July, when acclaimed touring company The Festival Players return to the historic Lancashire estate with a lively production of The Comedy of Errors.

A season of summer events will kick off with ‘Dog Day’ on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May, in partnership with Wright Paw Forward.

If 2026 is the year of the staycation, Leighton Hall is preparing to welcome visitors by offering a timely reminder that good value, local days out remain firmly within reach.

We are bidding farewell to a trusted wedding partner and good friends, and welcoming an exciting new partnership for 2026.

Following the tremendous success of its inaugural Apple Day last year, Leighton Hall near Carnforth is bringing the celebration back for a second year - with even more apples, activities and autumn inspiration.

Leighton Hall, nestled in Lancashire's countryside is once again opening its glorious gardens to theatre lovers for a night of timeless drama, music and laughter.

With the 80th VE Day celebrations highlighting many personal stories and memories, more are being stirred by another 80th anniversary which highlights the area’s cultural, as well as, practical contribution to wartime morale.

Leighton Hall has seen many seasons follow each other across the centuries. But as staff and volunteers gear up for the much-anticipated 2025 public open season on May 1st, this heritage attraction is concentrating on introducing new initiatives and events as much as honouring its remarkable legacy and bringing history to life.

Leighton Hall has won its second award for Sustainability this year. Winning the Sustainability Award (sponsored by Savills) at the Historic Houses Awards last week.

Leighton Hall has succeeded in winning the Environmental, Social and Governance Award at Lancashire Business View's Red Rose Awards - a victory made all the sweeter as the category is one close to Leighton's heart.