Historical Attractions Near Preston
Haighton Manor is set in the heart of rural Lancashire, close to Preston. It is surrounded by the most beautiful countryside.
The building itself is steeped in history. An indenture dated 1651 relating to fields just east of the hotel, refers to Houghton House. We believe that this Houghton House is the building now known as Haighton Manor.
In the late seventeenth century the house was owned by the Cardwells, who were wealthy landowners and tanners of Barton. In it’s more recent history, in 1910, the Whittingham Hospital committee purchased the property with 104 acres for £5600, and it was used as accommodation for patients and known as an Asylum, with patients mainly suffering to what we now know as postnatal depression. Their therapy was to spend time in the gardens and work the land, growing their own produce – enough to make anyone feel better!
If history is your thing, then there’s plenty to explore in the area.
The Museum of Lancashire
Stanley Street (A6), Preston, Lancashire. PR1 4YP - Tel: 01772 534 075 | Website - Around 5 miles from Haighton Manor.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10.30am - 5pm, inspiring learning through history, helping to preserve and promote Lancashire's cultural heritage.
Hoghton Tower
Hoghton, Preston, PR5 0SH - Tel: 01254 852986 | www.hoghtontower.co.uk - 11 miles from Haighton Manor.
Open Monday to Sunday 11am to 4pm a 12th century manor house and grounds, gateway to the Ribble Valley.
You can take a guided tour of the historic house or a leisurely stroll through the beautiful walled gardens.
East Lancs Railway
Bolton Street Station, Bolton Street, Bury, Lancashire, BL9 0EY - Tel: 0161 764 7790æ | www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk - Around 30 miles from Haighton Manor
There’s always carriage loads of fun for all the family (and plenty to please the train buffs) on the East Lancs Railway. Pop along any day you’d like and leave the car behind and climb aboard one of their incredible heritage steam trains or dazzling diesels – there’s no better way to explore the great outdoors and wonderful market towns of East Lancashire.