Capesthorne Hall
The much-loved home of the Bromley-Davenports, a site on which they and their ancestors have lived since Domesday times.
Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY
Facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Capesthorne Hall, built between 1719 and 1732 and set in 100 acres of picturesque Cheshire parkland, has been touched by nearly 1,000 years of history.
The Hall has a fascinating collection of fine art; marble sculptures; porcelains; tapestries and English, European, Far Eastern and American antique furniture collected by family members.
In the grounds enjoy the family Chapel, the 18th century Italian Milanese gates, the beautiful lakeside gardens and woodland walks.
The Hall and Gardens are open to visitors between March and October each year. They offer superb facilities for wedding ceremonies and receptions, special occasions and celebrations, day conferences, business meetings and dinners, corporate hospitality, marquee events, concerts, shows and fairs.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Open Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays between April and end of October.
The Gardens open from 12:00pm – 5:00pm (last entry 3:00pm)
The Hall opens from 12:30pm – 3:30pm (last entry 3:00pm)
Lakeside Café opens from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Car park and Gardens close 5:00pm
Historic House members visit free. No need to pre-book, simply turn up with your card.
The Hall Entry Pricing
£4.00 – Adults
£1.00 – Children (5-16 yrs) (children under 5 go free)
£8.00 – Family Ticket (2 x adults and 2 x children)
FOC – Carers accompanying a disabled visitor (Proof required to be shown on entry)
FOC – Historic Houses Members (HH membership card to be shown on entry)
Garden Entry is free of charge to all visitors
Dogs are welcome at Capesthorne and are allowed on all areas except the lawned gardens. They must be kept on a lead at all times due to local livestock and in consideration of other guests.
Some areas are unsuitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs due to uneven ground on the Woodland Walk, Wilderness Trail and the narrow pathway around the lower pool.
Group discounts available.
We can accommodate visits from both primary and secondary schools tailored to their requirements.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY
The main visitor entrance is at ///curbed.trade.apparatus. What does this mean?
Between Congleton and Macclesfield on the A34. 30 minutes south of Manchester. Near M6, M60 and M62.
No access via public transport.
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