Award winning, Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture making Gillow dynasty, nestling in a bowl of parkland against a spectacular backdrop of the Lakeland Fells. The estate stretches over 1,550 acres and is well worth exploring. As well as landscaped parkland and woodland walks, Leighton is home to a pretty 19th century walled garden, with flowers in abundance, rose covered walls, a fragrant herb patch and overflowing herbaceous border. It has almost a wild, cottage style. The only exception to the free form is the formal, ornamental vegetable plot. There's spaces for children to play and let off steam, with the ever popular Woodland Walk, play equipment, caterpillar maze and tree face trail. Most of Leighton Hall´s gardens are accessible to wheelchairs.
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Where is Leighton Hall located?
Just ten mins drive from Carnforth junction 35 of the M6. Follow the brown signs from the A6 - do not follow your Sat Nav.
What style of garden is Leighton Hall?
Take time to explore the acres of gardens, ornamental vegetable plot and herb garden pavilion, within an abundant 19th century walled garden, before finishing your day with a visit Leighton’s charming tearooms.
What can guests enjoy at Leighton Hall?
A visit to Leighton is an opportunity to unravel the fascinating past of this ancient, Lancashire family, to wander through the pretty gardens and woodland walk and to witness breath taking displays from birds of prey. As well as the house and grounds and charming tea rooms, Leighton has a children’s play area with brass rubbings, bee corner, insect hotel, tree face trail and caterpillar maze.
Other Information
There is a special rate for guests speficically wanting to visit the gardens. House tours are extra and must be pre-booked.
