Adlington,
Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4LF.
Tel: 01625-829 206 Fax: 01625-828 756.
Member of the Historic Houses Association. The ancestral home
of the Legh family (pronounced "Lee"), since 1315, the resident
owners are Mr & Mrs A S Barnett-Legh. The present building dates
from between 1450 and 1505, and is a fine example of Tudor "black
& white" timber work, for which Cheshire is renowned.
In
1757, in keeping with the new fashion, a classical Georgian South
Front was added. In 1670 the Bernard Smith Organ was installed.
Prior to the Norman Conquest of Britain, Adlington was held by
the Saxon Earl Edwin, who had a hunting lodge there, but after
1066 it was passed to Hugh Lupus, Earl of Chester and nephew of
William the Conqueror.
Over
600 years of building are represented in the Hall, with many changes,
alterations and subtractions having been made, ( for example,
originally there was a moat). It was quadrangular in shape until
1928, when it was decided that the house was too large, and the
whole west side of the quadrangle was, unfortunately, demolished.
Nevertheless,
what survives intact is well worth seeing, and is notable architecture
of its type. Interiors are particularly beautiful with elegant
and valuable furnishings of all periods.
The
Great Hall was the centre of the original house built by Thomas
Legh, and still is the house's centre piece, with its great wall
paintings, the Bernard Smith Organ, and excellent wood panelling
and ceiling.
The
nearby Hunting Lodge has been converted with great care into a
licensed banqueting suite, available for hire, and specialising
in wedding receptions and conferences. Sunday Lunch is served,
and there is accommodation for up to 130 guests.
OPENING
Good Friday to end of September, Sundays and Bank Holidays from
2.00pm-5.30pm. Please check before setting off as times may have
changed.
LOCATION
About 5 miles south of Macclesfield and 1 mile south of Poynton
village centre just off the main A523 Stockport-Macclesfield Road.
Signposted at the traffic lights. From Manchester exit via the
A6 to Stockport, then continue towards Buxton. Take the right
junction at the Rising Sun Inn, signposted Macclesfield. Follow
this road through Poynton.
ENTRY
Entry charge to Hall and Gardens about £3.50, with concessions.
Garden only entrance about £1.50 - please check - prices may change.
Special party rates by prior arrangement.
FACILITIES
Toilets, refreshments in the Hall, free car parking. Frequent
and regular events - folk dancing, craft fairs, etc.
