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Samlesbury Hall is a 14th Century Manor House. Over the years there have been many changes. The first hall was built by the D'Ewyas family and situated on the bank of the river Ribble. This was destroyed by Robert the Bruce, after the Battle of Bannockburn, when the Scots ransacked and pillaged homes along the banks of the river, from Preston to Clitheroe. Gilbert de Southworth from Warrington married Alice D'Ewyas in the early 1320's, and five years later built the Great Hall, the oldest part of the building.
John Cooper bought the Hall in 1850 and leased it as a boarding school for girls. In 1862, Joseph Harrison, a wealthy Blackburn man, was the next
buyer who carried out much renovation and restoration. Unfortunately, he was a lavish entertainer and spent way beyond his means. He shot and killed himself in 1878. A local J.P. lived here until 1909 when the Hall, now looking shabby from lack of care, was left to be demolished.
Fortunately, in 1924, an appeal was launched and a group of trustees formed Samlesbury Hall Trust to rescue and preserve the Hall for future generations. The Hall is now in good repair attracting 50,000 visitors each year. Samlesbury Hall has been independently owned and administrated since 1925 by a registered Charitable Trust known as The Samlesbury Hall Trust.
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Opening Times
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(2008 times)
Daily 11.00am-4.30pm except Saturdays.
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Adult £3.00; Child £1.00.No Charge if you just want to eat. Free Guided Tours with Henry V111 every Sunday. |
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Directions
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Samlesbury Hall Postcode for SatNav: PR5 0UP |
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Nearby Attractions
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Ribchester Roman Museum
(3 Miles)*
Ribchester Roman Museum is located in the picturesque village of Ribchester which is set in the beautiful countryside of the Ribble Valley. |
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Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery
(4 Miles)*
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery is housed in a beautiful Arts and Crafts style building, it offers a lively programme of exhibitions and events for all the family. |
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Harris Museum and Art Gallery
(5 Miles)*
Escape from the bustle of the town centre and spend some time enjoying the best of Preston's heritage in a beautiful Grade 1 listed building. |
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