Patron
Lord Lilford
Events, Talks & Tours
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 25 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.
Prospect Tower Tours
The Prospect Tower and Exhibition are open for tours every Sunday at 11am & 1pm. Grounds visit also optional. To book your tickets please visit the link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest
Private Group Bookings also available please email our secretary to book. (Details on our Contact Page).
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.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 15th JULY 2025
(starts at 7pm)
Location: The Banastre Room, Bank Hall Prospect Tower.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place to review the last year of activities at Bank Hall and update all members and volunteers with the progress we have made and what the plans are for the next year. Members of the public are welcome to our AGM however if you can email our secretary j.hales@banhall.org if you would like to attend the meeting as we have a limited number of seating available.
NEXT TALK
FRIDAY 15th AUGUST
TALK: "Bubbles at Bank Hall"... An evening of sparkling wine tasting with Martin Burt
(starts at 7pm)
Location: The Banastre Room, Bank Hall Prospect Tower.
🎟️ Tickets for this Tower Talk are £25 and include nibbles and canapés.
Ticket booking and more information on the talk at:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest
There will also be a raffle.
Please Note Tickets Are Non-Refundable
&
Please remember there are 4 flights of stairs to the Banastré Room with no lift access.
🚕 It may be advisable to book a taxi if you are not being collected as these are full glasses of wine are not mini samples!
SATURDAY 29th November
TALK: Lancashire Mead Company Present a Talk on the Worlds Oldest Alcoholic Drink (with samples)
(starts at 2pm)
Location: The Banastre Room, Bank Hall Prospect Tower.
🎟️ Tickets for this Tower Talk are £5 and include refreshments.
Ticket booking and more information on the talk at:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest
NEXT EVENT
Heritage Open Day and Crafts Fair. Sunday 14th September 2025.
The Bank Hall grounds will be open for the National Heritage Open Day. This years theme is 'Architecture' and we have a brand new display for this event that will focus on the Kendal based architect George Webster who remodelled Bank Hall in 1832-1833. The display will not only feature Bank Hall, but also the other historical buildings also designed by Webster within the local area of Preston. There will be craft stalls in the walled garden and you can explore the woodland and find our special trees on our tree trail!
Admission:
Grounds open at 12pm - 4pm (last admissions at 3:30pm)
Tower Tours start at 11am & 1pm (please allow for parking and arrive 10mins before your tour time)
🎟️ Grounds & Craft Fair - FREE admission for this event in line with the National Heritage Open Days.
🎟️ 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, cash admissions on the gate will be opened up for tours)
Further Info:
☕️ Refreshments will be available (Cash payment only).
🚾 Portaloo facilities are within the gardens, Tower visitors will have access to the toilet in the tower.
🚗 Free Parking - may be limited at busy times.
♿️ 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).
🛍️ Merchandise available
📝 Volunteering information available of how you can get involved with our current and future projects.
🐶 Dogs are welcome at this event but must be kept on short and non retractable leads at all times.
If you have any queries, please contact us using the links on the Contacts Page.
OTHER 2025 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY...
Unfortunately our outdoor summer events programme (May - August) has been cancelled to enable the Friends of Bank Hall to commence the planned improvement work in the walled garden, funded from the recent award from the National Garden Scheme. Our outdoor events schedule will resume on the 14th September 2025 for Heritage Open Day.
The Prospect Tower and Exhibition Tours will continue to open on Sundays; visitors will also be able to visit the grounds, follow the tree trail, see the progress work during their visits and help in our garden if they want to! (Cash only if paying on the gate).
🎟️ To book your tickets please visit:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagetrustforthenorthwest
TUESDAY 15TH JULY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
7pm
SUNDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 🏛️
NATIONAL HERITAGE OPEN DAY & CRAFT FAIR
12noon - 4pm
SUNDAY 19TH OCTOBER 🧚
FAIRY TRAIL, CRAFTS AND GAMES
11am -3pm
NOVEMBER - NO EVENT 🚫
SUNDAY 14TH DECEMBER 🎄
CHRISTMAS CAROLS - (TRUSTEES, MEMBERS & VOLUNTEER ONLY EVENT)