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Gawsworth Hall Information
One of Cheshire's most beautiful occupied historic houses. Gawsworth Hall is a Tudor, half-timbered manor-house with tilting ground.
The original Norman house was rebuilt in 1480 and, following extensive remodelling in 1701, was the subject of the most famous duel in English history – in 1712 Lord Mohun and the Duke of Hamilton fought over the estates and both duellists were killed.
The tilting ground forms part of a vast Elizabethan pleasure garden of approximately 30 acres, at the time being set within a larger park of some 600 acres - a vast private estate for the enjoyment of the Fittons and their guests.
Samuel Johnson, the last professional jester in the country, lived in the house and, eccentric to the last, he lies buried in the spinney know as ‘Maggoty Johnson’s Wood’.
With an open-air theatre and covered grandstand providing plays during June –August, the hall also has a collection of pictures, sculptures and fine furniture. There are plant fairs in April and September, craft fairs May and August Bank Holiday weekends. A TV location for Sherlock Holmes.
Admission
Adults £6
Children £3 (under 16)
Coach parties (20+) £5 pp
How to get there
Midway between Macclesfield and Congleton; 2.5 miles south on the A536. Bus or taxi advised from Macclesfield town centre to Gawsworth.
Car Park: Parking free of charge for visitors to Hall and garden – special parking for disabled visitors near to the Hall.
Contact
Mr & Mrs Timothy Richards
Gawsworth Hall
Church Lane
Gawsworth
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 9RN
Tel: 01260 223456
Facilities
• Historic mansion
• Gardens
• Tea rooms (licensed)
• Open air theatre
Access
• Drop-off point for visitors outside main entrance
• The route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is flat, ie. without steps
• There are 2 steps to the main entrance and many steps throughout the Hall together with narrow doorways.
• Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to; public toilet; public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair; ticket issuing point; information point
• Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to; cafeteria;
• Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provid
• Seating available for visitors with limited mobility in garden
• Clear signage
• Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors to the theatre
• Good colour/tonal contrast
• Non-smoking policy throughout attraction
Exploring further afield
Gawsworth Hall is located just off the A546 Macclesfield to Congleton Road, 2 miles south of Macclesfield.
