Throughout the year the Friends of Bank Hall Volunteers, open up the grounds for their program of event days (usually on Sundays) which has been a tradition for over 30 years in order to raise funds for the ongoing project of restoring the Hall.  Although the main Hall has now been restored vital funds are still needed to support the group with other ongoing restoration projects such as the Potting Sheds Project, Walled Garden Restoration and ​​wider grounds as well as ongoing historical research.

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Prospect Tower Tours

The Prospect Tower and Exhibition are open for tours on the last Sunday of the month at 11am and 1pm. Grounds visit also optional. To book your tickets please visit the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest​​

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Private Group Bookings also available please email our secretary to book. (Details on our Contacts Page).

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Dogs are welcome within the grounds but must be kept on short non retractable leads at all times. Dogs are not permitted in the house.

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2026

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MARCH - PROSPECT TOWER TOURS ONLY 

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 29th March: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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APRIL - EASTER BUNNY HUNT, CRAFTS & STALLS -- SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 12PM - 4PM

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Saturday 4th April or Sunday 26th April: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING
 

Easter Event Information:

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Come and explore the Bank Hall gardens on Saturday 4th April 2026 for the annual Easter Bunny Hunt. Find all the Easter bunnies hidden around our woodland and win a chocolate Easter egg! 

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🌼 During April there are usually Daffodils, Primroses and Bluebells in the grounds to see on the woodland walk. 
 

🏰 The Prospect Tower and Exhibition will also be open for visitors to discover the story of Bank Hall and learn about its history, its former residents and the fight for survival. Visits are by pre-booking, please see link below for how to book.

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Admission:

🎟️ Grounds access - Pay on the gate entry. 

Adults £3, Children (16 and under) FREE (cash and card payments accepted)​

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​🐰 Easter Bunny Hunt £2.50 per child taking part. Children participating will receive an Easter Egg on completing the trail. (Limited spaces on a first come basis).

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🎟️ Prospect Tower admissions are by PRE-BOOKING via the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

(However, if there are any spaces on the day, pay on the gate admissions will be opened up for tours) 

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🌳 Please note that access to the grounds is not included in the Prospect Tower booking unless you book a “General Admission Including Access to the Grounds” ticket. 

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⏰ Opening Hours

Grounds open 12pm - 4pm

Tower Tours at 11am and 1pm (on Sunday) 

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☕️ 🍰 Refreshments available.

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🚾 Portaloo facilities are within the gardens, Tower visitors will have access to the toilet in the tower. 

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🚗 Free Parking - may be limited at busy times. 

⚠️ Please park responsibly on Carriage Drive and on Eyes Lane, Bretherton.

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♿️ The paths are woodchip and may be unsuitable for wheelchair users. The tower has 76 steps to the clock room level. The exhibition room is on the first floor (25 steps).

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🛍️ Merchandise available

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📝 Volunteering information available of how you can get involved with our current and future projects. 

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🐶 Dogs are NOT permitted at this child friendly event. 

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OTHER 2026 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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MAY - PROSPECT TOWER TOURS ONLY - ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 31st May: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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JUNE - Sunday 28th - FOOD, DRINK & PLANT FAIR - (Further details to follow)

If you would like a stall at this event please email our secretary j.hales@bankhall.org

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 28th June: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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​​​ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING

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JULY - PROSPECT TOWER TOURS ONLY - ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 26th July:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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AUGUST - PROSPECT TOWER TOURS ONLY - ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 30th August: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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SEPTEMBER- Sunday 13th - HERITAGE OPEN DAY & CRAFT STALLS

- 2026 THEME - Everyday histories of working lives.

Come and find out about the people that worked at Bank Hall and on the Estate. Please get in touch if you have stories of your relatives working at Bank Hall or on the estate. Email: bankhallbretherton@hotmail.com

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 27th September: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING

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OCTOBER- PROSPECT TOWER TOURS ONLY - ALSO WEEKLY GROUNDS & WALLED GARDEN VOLUNTEERING

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 25th October: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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NOVEMBER - WEEKLY GROUNDS VOLUNTEERING​

🎟️ Book your tickets for our Prospect Tower Tour on Sunday 29th November:  https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest

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DECEMBER -  CHRISTMAS CAROLS - Members and Volunteers Only event. Christmas cheers with a mince pies and a hot toddy.

Grounds Volunteering - Wood-chipping Paths​​

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If you would like a stall at one of our events please email our group secretary (See our Contacts Page).