Tabley House

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A fine Palladian house designed by John Carr of York, built in 1761 for the Leicester family, who lived at Tabley for 700 years.

The 1st collection of English paintings ever made hang in the rooms for which they were created. Artists represented include Lely, Turner, Lawrence and other English masters. Furniture by Gillow, Bullock and Chippendale. Includes a 17th century chapel which was moved from an island in 1927 due to brine pumping and re-erected adjacent to the house.

A TV and film location for various productions, most recent credits include Peaky Blinders, The Black Prince, Antiques Roadtrip, The Forsyth Saga and Flog it!

Also available for weddings and civil partnerships and corporate hire.

The collection is fully accessible via separate entrance and lift for those with mobility impairment.

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Guide Prices

Admission prices:
£9.00 Adult
£4.50 Child / Student

Opening Times

2025 (28 Mar 2025 - 27 Oct 2025)
Day	Times
Thursday - Sunday	13:00	- 17:00
Bank Holiday	13:00	- 17:00

* Last admission 4.30pm. Tea Room open on same days 12 noon – 5.30pm
Closed Saturday 6th May (Coronation Day)

Directions

Road Directions

From M6, jct 19 take A556 south towards Chester, approximately 1 mile, at first set of lights, branch left for Knutsford. Tabley House is a few hundred yards on the right.

TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

107 reviews

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Very Good
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Average
10
Poor
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Recent Reviews:

Kevin J
Country House with Art
Thursday, 11th July 2024
Lovely 18th century house with a fine collection of art. Hugely knowledgeable guides, happy to answer any questions you may have. Don’t forget to visit the chapel and the excellent tea room. Read full review
Incognito1952
Highly recommend
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
A hidden gem of a museum and art gallery with a great collection of paintings including two Turners. A very reasonable entrance fee and very friendly and knowledgeable guides. Free parking was a... Read full review
Shirley E
Dronfield, United Kingdom
Amazing artworks in a stunning building
Thursday, 7th November 2024
When I arrived I wasn’t sure I was in the right place as it was a Sunday but there didn’t seem many visitors. It’s a short walk from the car park. You arrive at the church first, which is well worth... Read full review

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Facilities

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Out of Hours Visits

Accessibility

All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Visitors who have mobility issues are requested to contact the Tabley House Collection Trust before their visit to arrange access to the collection via lift, 01565 750151 or tableyhouse@btconnect.com
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Parking near to the house can be arranged with prior notice 01565 750151 or Tableyhouse@btconnect.com
Ramp / Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

All Weather Attraction

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - The Tabley Teashop sells a range of refreshments from light lunches, cakes to afternoon teas

Children & Infants

Accept children (Minimum age)

Parking & Transport

On site parking - The car park is situated 500m from the house
Parking (free)

Payment Methods

Can be packages by 3rd parties
Groups Accepted
Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Special group rates - 10% discount given for groups of over 40

Provider Facilities

Civil Weddings
Conference facilities - Venue suitable for meetings, seminars, sales presentations for up to 100 people
Event Venue - Venue suitable for meetings, seminars, presentations and events for up to 100 people. Venue available for civil marriages and civil partnership ceremonies and other family events. Chapel available for christenings and renewal of vows etc
Toilets

Provider Features

In countryside - Located a couple of miles outside Knutsford, set in several thousand acres of park and farmland
Indoor Attraction - Tabley House holds a collection of paintings, furniture and family memorabilia from the Leicester family
Marketing Cheshire Member
No Smoking Attraction