Tabley House was designed by John Carr of York for Sir Peter Byrne Leicester, Bt., and completed in 1769. His son, Sir John Fleming Leicester, Bt., later 1st Lord de Tabley, was the first great patron and collector of British paintings. He assembled a splendid collection at Tabley and in his London house during the first decade of the 19th Century, ultimately with the intention of establishing a National Gallery of British Art.

JMW Turner, Henry Thompson and James Ward were among the many painters who stayed at Tabley. Today, important works by them can be seen in the rooms for which they were created, together with fine paintings by Dobson, Lely, Reynolds, Cotes, Northcote, Callcott, Fuseli, Lawrence, Opie, Martin and others.

These pages are designed to give an introduction to the treasures of Tabley, and to encourage you to visit us to find out more!

The Tabley House Collection is open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays from 2pm to 5pm. (Last entries 4.30pm). Admission £5.00 (adults); £1.50 (children and students with card). Free entry for University of Manchester Staff. Please note the House cannot currently take card payments. Payment by cash or cheques only.

The Tabley House Tea Room is open from 12.00 until 5.00pm on the same days for refreshments, light lunches and afternoon teas.

Friends of Tabley Spring and Summer Events

Music in May - Tuesday 21st May 2013 - 7.00 pm, The Gallery

Tickets still available on the door.

One of the most successful events in the 2012 programme The Telemann Ensemble will return to perform music from the High Baroque, with introductions and readings from Peter Collier at the harpsicord. Wine and canapes will be served.

Cost £20 for guests and £18 for Friends and Volunteers.

The full programme of Spring and Summer events organised by the Friends of Tabley is now availableClick here for further details.

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Accessibility - The six rooms housing the Collection, the Chapel and the Tea Shop, are accessible to those unable to walk upstairs or who use a wheelchair via a separate entrance. For visitors to the house requiring such access we recommend prior telephoned notification to the Administrator (01565-750151) to avoid delay on arrival.

Weddings and civil partnership ceremonies take place at Tabley in some of the Show Rooms during normal opening hours. If you would prefer that your visit should not be affected by this, please telephone in advance for information. The next wedding will take place on 25th May.

For visitors from either inside or outside the UK- We participate in the Hudson’s Heritage Explorer Pass. The Pass is available in 2,4,6,10 and 21 day durations and offers pass holders free entry in to nearly 200 heritage attractions in the UK.

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