Historic houses in Greater Manchester

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Greater Manchester has  a wealth of fine stately houses and mansions some of which date back to the 14th century. Most have events and activities throughout the year. and are open to the public at regular times.

 

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Bramall Hall

Situated in 70 acres of beautiful parkland, Bramall Hall is a superb example of a Cheshire Black and White timber-framed manor house.


Dunham Massey Hall
Altrincham, WA14 4SJ Tel: 0161 941 1025

18c Georgian house with Edwardian additions set in a 101-ha deer park (originally home to the Earls of Stamford until 1976), over 30 rooms open, a moat with a working Jacobean Mill, an 18th century Orangery
3m SW of Altrincham off A56 (J19 off M6, or J7 off M56)

Open:
House - 30 March to 27 Oct: Sat to Wed 12-5 Garden: 30 March to 27 Oct: daily 11-5.30

Park open daily throughout year


Gawsworth Hall
Gawsworth, SK11 9RN tel: 01260 223456

The birthplace of Mary Fitton, who some believe to be the 'Dark Lady' of Shakespeare's sonnets. Ring for details of special events

Location:
2.5m S of Macclesfield on A536

Open 27 Mar-5 Oct 2-5pm daily


Hall I'th Wood

Hall I’th’ Wood is famous as a shrine to the industrial revolution, the place where Samuel Crompton invented his spinning mule in 1779, and a couple of rooms are devoted to his work.


Heaton Hall

Heaton Hall is a magnificent Grade 1 listed  house built in the 18th century and set in 650 acres of rolling parkland.


Ordsall Hall


Platt Hall


Smithills Hall


Turton Tower


Wythenshaw Hall

 

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