Hoghton Tower
Lancashire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- de Hoghton family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Blackburn Old Rd, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SH
Telephone 01254 852986
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Hoghton Tower is a fortified hilltop manor house and has been the seat of the de Hoghton family since the 12th century. Reviewers describe an approach up a long drive to the house, views from the maze garden and grounds they rate highly, with the guided tour drawing some of the strongest praise on the site for its detail. Beyond the standard tour, visitors mention dungeon and graffiti tours, medieval events and an afternoon tea that gets consistently good write-ups.
Worth the trip
The guided tour - several reviewers call it among the most comprehensive and informative historic house tours they have taken.
Before you go
Reviewers describe specialist tours and events, such as the dungeon and graffiti tours or medieval days, running on particular dates only, so check the programme before you travel.
Reviewers are consistently warm about the people, describing staff as friendly and the guided tours, including the historical, graffiti and dungeon tours, as comprehensive and informative. Events feature heavily, with the medieval revival, a trial and punishment performance and an Easter dragon egg hunt all praised, particularly the actors, whom several reviewers say stayed fully in character. Food comes up repeatedly, with lunch, bread and an afternoon tea experience all well received. The grounds, maze garden views and approach drive to the house are mentioned as highlights, and one visitor notes clean toilets and well-maintained facilities.
Fortified hilltop manor house, seat of the de Hoghton family since the 12th century.
“The most comprehensive and informative historical tour I've had the pleasure of participating in! Beautiful grounds and friendly people around. Would recommend it for a lovely day out!”- Lynn W, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- How long to allow
- “It is a lovely place to spend a day or even just half a day, and I would definitely recommend it for events like this.” - Gavin Jones
- Facilities
- “The toilets were clean, the facilities were well maintained, and the gardens were beautifully kept.” - Gavin Jones
Common questions about Hoghton Tower
Where is Hoghton Tower?
Hoghton Tower is in Lancashire, England, at Blackburn Old Rd, Hoghton, Preston PR5 0SH.
Do you need a ticket to visit Hoghton Tower?
Yes - Hoghton Tower is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by de Hoghton family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Hoghton Tower?
Yes - Hoghton Tower offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Hoghton Tower?
The guided tour - several reviewers call it among the most comprehensive and informative historic house tours they have taken.
Is Hoghton Tower a ruin or still intact?
Hoghton Tower is largely intact - Fortified hilltop manor house, seat of the de Hoghton family since the 12th century.
