Hoghton Tower
Hoghton Tower : a few miles outside the parish, Hoghton Tower is of significant historic importance and just a great place to visit! Over the centuries this ancient fortified manor house welcomed and entertained many distinguished guests and visitors including King James I, William III, George V and Queen Mary, the Duke of Edinburgh just to name but a few. It is said that William Shakespeare spent some time with the family (1580 - 81) and more and more documents seem to confirm it. Hoghton Tower is the ancestral home of the de Hoghton family since the Norman Conquest. The proceeds from events ranging from guided tours, concerts, recitals, opera, ballet, dinners, conferences, lectures, antique fairs and outdoor events all go to the upkeep of the tower.
People interested in buying good local produce may want to visit the monthly Farmers Market which is held on the 3 rd Sunday of the month. See the website for further details of these and other events at the Tower see www.hoghtontower.co.uk