About Us
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 location for various productions, most recent TV credits include 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.
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Adult | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child | £1.50 per ticket |
| (student concession) | £1.50 per ticket |
Accompanying carers entry free of charge
Opening Times
| 2019 (29 Mar 2019 - 29 Oct 2019) |
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* From 1pm to 5pm, last admission 4.30 pm, Thursdays to Sundays and Bank Holidays Easter to October
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:
Excellent
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Very Good
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Average
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Poor
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Recent Reviews:
Well worth a visit
Sunday, 14th October 2018
Just spent a lovely afternoon in this oasis just outside Knutsford. Very welcoming friendly proprietors, quick service and excellent food (afternoon tea). Pleasant ambiance in the historic tearoom...
Read full reviewjon18978
Macclesfield, United Kingdom
Couples
impromptu visit
Thursday, 25th October 2018
We came here by luck as we were driving through knutsford. we loved it. the Tabley house staff where fantastic, so helpful and passionate about the house. Its just stunning, absoutely one we consider...
Read full reviewjoseph850
Manchester, United Kingdom
Couples
A good find
Sunday, 28th October 2018
We didn't know of this house until recently. And we're glad that it came to our attention. The rooms on show are lovely. The collection of paintings is impressive. The volunteers were very helpful...
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Facilities
Other
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
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
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - Suitable for young people studying history and art
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
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