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Turton Tower

Turton Tower

Turton Tower - Chapeltown Road, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire BL7 0HG

A distinctive English country house located on the edge of the popular walking area of the West Pennine Moors, Turton Tower has evolved over five centuries. Originally built by the Tudor Orrell family to defend their land, it later became a luxurious home. The house was lavishly furnished and extended in both the Tudor and early Stuart periods. After falling into decline during the Georgian era, the house was rescued by the Kay family who restored and extended the house, taking it into the Victorian period. Free parking, coach parking, shop, café, limited access for disabled users, admittance to guide dogs. Opening times - March, April and October open Monday - Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-4pm. May - September open Monday - Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-5pm. Open Bank holidays weekends during season. The Tea Room has been accredited with the Taste Lancashire Quality Assured Grading and has been recognised for their quality food and use of locally sourced produce, visitor facilities and hospitality.

Travel Information

M65: Exit at Junction 4 and take the A666 through Darwen, left at Greens Arms Road to Chapeltown, right onto B6391. M66: At end of motorway take A676. At Bradshaw turn right along B6391. M61: Exit at Junction 5 onto the A58 and then turn left onto the A676 to Bradshaw, left onto B6391.

By Bus: No's 320, 321, 473, 563 (Traveline 0870 6082 608) By Rail: Bromley Cross Station (25 minute walk or bus) (Rail enquiries 08457 484950)

For further details contact +44 01204 852203

http://www.lancsmuseums.gov.uk

Local Map

Admission

Adult Ticket: £4.00

Concession: £3.00

Family & Friends Multi Pass: £18.00

Opening Hours

Tea Room Opening Times: 10:30am � 5pm Saturday to Wednesday in March, April and October Saturday to Thursday from May to September

Facilities

  • Car Parking
  • Toilet