Visitor attractions and information - Leyland
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 Samlesbury Hall, Preston New Rd, Samlesbury,
Preston PR5 OUP. Tel: 01254 812010. Samlesbury Hall is a 14th
Century Manor House. A trust was founded in the 1920 when the
Hall was about to be demolished, since then the Hall has been
a museum and Gallery and Host to many Grand functions. The Hall
is open to the public every day except Saturdays when we are
closed for weddings. www.samlesburyhall.co.uk. About 7 miles north east of Leyland. |
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Hoghton
Tower Garden, Hoghton, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0SH. Tel: 01254-852986.
An extensive sixteenth century house with courtyards, outbuildings
and walled gardens. Probably one of the most dramatic looking
houses in Lancashire. It stands proudly on its hill overlooking
the surrounding countryside, an impressive sight for visitors
driving up its mile long drive. See website for events and prices. www.hoghtontower.co.uk. About 5 miles north east of Leyland. |
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SOUTH RIBBLE EXHIBITION CENTRE, LEYLAND Tel:
01772 422041. The restored 16th century Grammar School is now
a museum reflecting the borough's history and is the venue for
a monthly exhibitions programme. The School was one of the earliest
in the county and dates from 1524. Much of the present building
dates from c.1580 and is a fine example of the local timber framed
construction technique. Location:
On the outskirts of Leyland. |
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The British Commercial vehicle Museum, King
Steet, Leyland, Nr Preston PR25 2LE. Tel: 01772 451011. This
is one of Britians most important heritage collections - a unique
display of historic commercial vehicles and buses spanning a
Century of truck and bus building. www.commercialvehiclemuseum.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Leyland. |
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