Little Moreton Hall, National Trust

It’s not your eyes playing tricks on you. Seeing the tumbling architecture of Little Moreton Hall for the first time, engineers in 1990 could not believe their eyes either. This timber-framed building, curled around with a scenic moat, has defied logic for over 500 years. Step back in time inside this higgledy-piggledy house and discover what everyday Tudor life tells us about the way we live today.

Built to impress by craftsmen’s hands more than 500 years ago, the hall, with its crooked walls and uneven floors, may seem fragile but it’s a remarkable survivor. Discover its story, and that of the people who lived here, the ritual protection marks scattered throughout the house, and why Little Moreton Hall may be the wonkiest house you’ll ever see.

The National Trust have cared for Little Moreton Hall since 1938 when it was handed over by Reverend Charles Thomas Abraham. Today, the team look after the Tudor Hall so that visitors can continue to have the opportunity to be inspired and feel connected to the past, whilst learning all about Tudor life and the people that lived at the Hall. As a Conservation Charity, this work is able to continue because of the generosity of the visitors; helping the team to keep the building open, safe and beautiful for many years to come - thank you.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1030-1700. Last entry to Hall at 1600. Welcome Building closes at 1630.

Location & directions

Little Moreton Hall, Newcastle Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4SD

Directions:

By road: on east side of A34. From M6 exit 17 follow signs for Congleton and join A34 southbound (signed Newcastle) from Congleton. Parking: 100 yards. On foot: leave the Macclesfield canal at bridge 86. Map to Hall displayed on towpath. By train: Kidsgrove 3 miles; Congleton 4½ miles. By bus: services from Alsager to Congleton (passing close to Kidsgrove), infrequent (not Sundays).

Contact on day:

Little Moreton Hall

Telephone number:

+441260292800

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Blue Badge parking near Welcome Building. Accessible toilet near Welcome Building. Steep spiral staircases, uneven floors and cobbled courtyard. Manual wheelchairs available to borrow. For the latest information on Powered Mobility Vehicles, please visit our website. Level access to Welcome Building where you can find our pre-loved books section. Powered Mobility Vehicles are not able to enter into Mrs Dale's tea-room but the Little tea-room is accessible. Please leave pushchairs/prams outside of the Hall, leaving access clear for all visitors, staff and volunteers - thank you.

Additional information

Dogs are not permitted in the Hall, gardens and Tea Rooms. Assistance Dogs only. Car park is for visitors to the Hall only. Small car park so please car share where possible. We expect to be very busy so please allow additional time to park and visit. Hall opens at 10.30am and closes promptly at 5pm. Last entry to the Hall is at 4pm. Welcome Building closes at 4.30pm. There is no shop onsite. Pre-loved Bookshop in the Welcome Building. Two small but lovely Tea Rooms that open from 10.30am, serving hot and cold food, tea, coffee and other refreshments, ice cream and other light snacks.

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