Adlington Hall

The extensive gardens and grounds of Adlington Hall sit comfortably between the rising hills of the Peak District and the rocky escarpment that is Adlerley Edge. They have occupied this choice position for at least five hundred years and reflect that long history in the diversity of styles and abundance of character and charm they process. During the last fifteen years the grounds immediately around the hall have undergone something of a renaissance. The courtyard, moat and millpool have been transformed into a rose garden, maze, flower parterre and water garden.

To the south of the hall a much larger area covering some fifteen hectares has been known as the Wilderness since the middle of the 18th Century. This is, in fact, what a recent commentator has called ‘one of the most inventive and evocative Rococo gardens in Britain.’ It has lain dormant under a cloak of Rhododendron Ponticum for more than a hundred years. During the last four years the careful process of removing this cloak whilst retaining what has survived underneath has begun to reveal a wonderful landscape.

The Rococo style of the Wilderness with its eclectic mélange of influences is epitomised by the meandering river Dean that runs by the chinoserie T’Ing House and Pagoda bridge, the rustic ‘Gothick’ of the Hermitage and Rat House and the classical serenity of the Temple to Diana. Adding to this collection we have recently and literally unearthed two unique and sophisticated water features. On an axis with the Temple to Diana stands the stonework cascade with its scallop shaped pool. Above the seven metre high and wide rusticated stone structure lay the figure of a river god. Last year saw water flowing down its remarkably intact structure, a sight not seen since the 1780’s. After removing many tonnes of accumulated debris and fallen trees the original complex water supply has been restored and the sight and sound of it rushing adds new drama to the sylvan delights of this Arcadia.

Visitor Opening TimesBack to top

Sunday and Wednesday afternoons from Easter Sunday 8 April until Sunday 1 July (closed Sunday 6 May). Open Bank Holidays9 April, 4 & 5 June. 1.30pm-5.00pm.

Please contact the property for up to date opening times

Film LocationsBack to top

Available for filming & photography

Groups and special visitsBack to top

Adlington Hall, the home of the Leghs of Adlington since 1315 was built on the site of a Hunting Lodge which stood in the forest of Macclesfield in 1040. The Great Hall houses a 17th century organ, once played by Handel. Much of the Hall is Elizabethan \"Black and White\" with the date 1581 carved over the doorway of the Entrance Hall. The Georgian West Wing and South Front were added in 1757. Open by appointment all year round.

Wedding FacilitiesBack to top

We offer facilities for both Civil Ceremonies & Wedding Receptions. The Hunting Lodge has a private bar and large dance floor and can accommodate up to 136 for a wedding breakfast and 200 for a buffet. Adlington Hall can accommodate up to 80 with facilities to erect a Marquee for larger numbers. A comprehensive range of menus are available with an extensive wine list.

Corporate FunctionsBack to top

The Hunting Lodge is available, as detailed above, for Corporate Events. Adlington Hall offers facilities for use of the Great Hall, Dining Room, Writing Room and Courtyard. We also have a 16.5 acre Chapel Field and Quarry of approximately 40 acres offering facilities such as clay pigeon shooting, paint balling, archery, quad biking, falconry etc.