Prospect Tower Bank Hall Exhibition
Multiple dates and times
Prospect Tower, PR26 9AT
Description
PLEASE READ TO THE BOTTOM FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS
Bank Hall, in Bretherton, is one of the most beautiful and interesting mansion homes in the country. It might not be well known, as it is tucked away and Its location could be passed every day without realising its existence as the lofty chimneys and the remnants of the clock tower only faintly glimpse over the tree tops. Indeed, only the lodge gives a clue to the fact that there, behind the pines and past the huge sixty metre barn is a veritable jewel.
The house has been home to high-profile families, been occupied by military personnel during the Second World War, a film location and subject of BBC2’s ‘Restoration’ programme.
Visit the Prospect Tower Exhibition and learn about the story of the home, its occupants and it's fight for survival, after laying abandoned for over half a century.
10th September is Heritage Open Day and is centred around ART , so we welcome you to bring your pencils, paints and easels to create your masterpiece of the newly restored Bank Hall & Grounds. Art groups and individuals welcome. FREE ENTRY TO GROUNDS, tea & coffee supplied to artists.
17th September the second of our Heritage Days features craft stalls. There will be a wood carving demonstration, hopefully creating our new garden sculpture for our gardens. Displays of artists work for sale...more activities tbc. FREE ENTRY TO GROUNDS
Booking Essential for Prospect Tower The tour is guided so please arrive at the gates in plenty of time for your timeslot.
Things to note
There are 76 stairs to the top of the tower with no lift access however the exhibition is on the first floor.
If you are a wheelchair user you will have access to the talk from the hall guide plus the video on the ground floor, with accessible restroom facilities.
Please Note Tickets Are Non-Refundable
On event days only, parking is limited, please may we ask that visitors park responsibly on Carriage Drive and Eyes Lane, thank-you for your co-operation.
We look forward to seeing you soon
Map & Directions
The Bank Hall site is located off the A59 close to Bank Bridge. The Post Code is PR26 9AT.
Should you arrive at the War Memorial at Bretherton you should continue heading towards the A59 and at the roundabout on the A59 turn left and the access to Bank Hall is approximately ½ mile on your left.
Those travelling from the South (Ormskirk/Southport/Tarleton) on the A59 will find the entrance on the right hand side shortly after the sharp turn on Bank Bridge. For safety it may be better to travel to the roundabout referred to above and return back down the A59.
Visitors should not access the site via Carriageway Drive which starts close to the War Memorial in Bretherton as at the present time this is only used for exiting the site on our Open Days.
Location
Prospect Tower, PR26 9AT