Be guided through the historic rooms of Samlesbury

Hear the fascinating tales of Samlesbury Hall and beyond with local historian John Spencer-Barnes.

A little information about John...

John is a broadcaster and historian from Lancaster. Over the last 30 years he has been News Editor at Rock FM and Red Rose Radio in Preston and presented a daily show on BBC Radio Lancashire and BBC Radio Manchester. Since graduating with a degree in history he has been involved in re-enacting the Tudor, Stuart and Napoleonic periods. John has been a Lancashire Morris Man, a storyteller and is the Town Crier of Saint Anne's on the Sea.

The tour starts at 11am & 2pm

Tours take place on the following dates in 2024:

Sunday 28th April

Sunday 12th May

Sunday 19th May 

Sunday 9th June

Sunday 23rd June

Entry is completely free, so we do ask that if you have enjoyed your visit, please pop a few pennies in one of our donation buckets... or why not enjoy Lunch in the Heritage Cafe, or waffles at Dotties?  Samlesbury Hall is a registered charity (no 526052) and every penny spent going straight back into keeping our historic roof on!