Visit in winter with roaring log fires, mulled wine and mince pies or summer with afternoon tea and delightful grounds, there is plenty to do and see all year round.
Whether you require a specialist tour guide, or just a wander through the rooms at will, Samlesbury Hall will be only too happy to accommodate every party.
Meet Janey, who will enthral you with the true history of the Samlesbury witches, in her own eccentric manner. Be swatted by her mummified rat; watch out gentlemen, she has a fabulous rotten toothed smile waiting just for you!
Take a tour with Simon Entwistle, the master of spookiness, and learn about the boggarts of Samlesbury and all the fascinating and eerie ghost tales of Lancashire.
On a tour of Samlesbury you can hear of the many lives and families that the Hall has seen come and go over the centuries. From be-headings to bewitchings, their fascinating and often gruesome tales come to life in front of your very eyes.
GROUNDS
Don’t miss the charming grounds of Samlesbury Hall, including a blissful Italian courtyard, wildflower meadow, quatrefoil rose garden and community gardens – filled with heritage planting and produce.
EAT
Stay for lunch in the Heritage Café, with specially tailored group menus. Whether it’s three courses, or tea and scones, all the food at Samlesbury is prepared freshly in their kitchens using only the finest local produce. There is also a good range of options available for anybody with specific dietary requirements.
Sweeter tooth? Dottie’s Wafflery means you and your group certainly won’t leave hungry – from waffles, to ice-cream sundaes , traditional sweeties and milkshakes, this 1950’s inspired eatery will take you back to days gone by.
STAY
Wander through woodland to find Samlesbury’s luxurious Shepherd’s Hut Hamlet. 28 quirky alternatives to hotel-like bedrooms, nestled in Samlesbury Hall’s grounds for the perfect escape.
Each Hut is equipped for a completely fuss-free stay, including a cosy en-suite bathroom complete with spacious shower and hot water, double beds with memory foam mattresses, complete with European oak features.
Sit round the fire pit in the evening toasting marshmallows, and wake up to a peaceful morning enjoying a coffee surrounded by nature in the picturesque shadows of the Hall.
FACILITIES
Free on-site parking for coaches and cars.
Free Entry to house and grounds (Small fee per person for tours)
Sadly the Hall cannot allow picnics – they rely on income from the fabulous food and drink they sell.
Registered Charity No 526052
COMMENTS
"Thank you for the wonderful day our group spent with you yesterday. We had a lovely lunch - please thank the chefs - the soup and scones were delicious. We all LOVED your witch. - what a very talented lady you have there. She had us laughing while at the same time entertaining us with the history of the hall - such a change from the usual guided tour. Many thanks again for a most enjoyable day"