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Samlesbury Hall

Preston
Courtesy of Samlesbury Hall

ENTRY

Free

SETTING

Indoors

WHERE

Preston

What it’s like

Historic black-and-white hall near Preston - Soft Play N.

Samlesbury Hall is a black-and-white historic house - rooms, cafe and events without Soft Play.

Soft Play is N. Free house entry often; check site. Between Preston and Blackburn.

Preston New Road PR5.

What’s on here

Facilities

Toilets
Café
Gift shop
Parking
Wheelchair accessible

Plan your visit

How much does Samlesbury Hall cost?

It's free to get in. Some extras are priced; the full list is on this page.

Is there parking?

Yes, there's parking on site.

Can we eat there?

Yes, there's a café.

How accessible is it?

The venue lists wheelchair access.

What if it rains?

You're covered, it's indoors.

How do we find it?

Car park located approximately a quarter of a mile from the main Hall entrance, accessed on foot via the main driveway which is smooth tarmac with no steps or stairs. A limited number of Blue Badge parking spaces are located directly in front of the Hall's Fountain Courtyard, or outside The Garden Room Eatery. Car park can accommodate up to 250 cars; coach parking available if booked in advance.

Areas to explore

  • Attic rooms

    Attic rooms opened to the public for the first time in 2023.

  • Fountain Courtyard

    outdoors

    Courtyard set among lawns, flower beds and ancient trees.

  • Mayflower Playground

    outdoors

    Outdoor playground for active play in the grounds.

  • Rosarium

    outdoors

    Rose garden area within the grounds.

  • The Ghost Room

    One of the historic rooms shown on visits to the Hall.

  • The Great Hall

    One of the historic rooms shown on visits to the Hall.

  • The Witch's Garret

    One of the historic rooms shown on visits to the Hall.

  • Victorian Kitchen

    One of the historic rooms in the Hall's three floors.

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