Adlington Hall and Gardens
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Overview
In the heart of the Cheshire countryside, surrounded by a 2,000-acre estate, Adlington Hall started life as a Saxon hunting lodge. Its spectacular Great Hall was built by Thomas Legh between 1480 and 1505 and the rest of the house evolved in the late 16th century. Today the East Wing is the only surviving Tudor part of the house as, during the 1740s, Charles Legh transformed the Hall from a modest Tudor manor into a large Georgian house. Entertaining was a priority so a new West Wing was built, incorporating a vast ballroom. Today, occupying pride of place in the Great Hall is the Great Organ, thought to be one of England’s most important 17th-century musical instruments. There’s a Minstrels’ Gallery, a Chinese Room, an oak-panelled dining room and old nursery to explore. In the gardens, there are 17th-century follies and an English yew tree maze. There’s also a traditional tea room.
Features
- Opening Times
- Opening Times: Open various dates Apr-Sep, please phone or check website for full details
- Facilities
- Parking onsite
- Cafe
- Children
About the area
Nestled between the Welsh hills and Derbyshire Peaks, the Cheshire plains make an ideal location to take things slow and mess around in boats. Cheshire has more than 200 miles (302 km) of man-made waterways, more than any other county in England.
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