VISIT THE STATE ROOMS OF TABLEY HOUSE
See the wonderful historic splendour of Tabley House State Rooms.
Admire the extraordinary collection of art, furniture, and memorabilia and hear about the intriguing history of the Leicester family.
TURNER 250 – Tabley is celebrating 250 years since JMW Turner’s birth by highlighting this renowned artist’s connection to the House and family.
Sir John Fleming Leicester owned Tabley House from 1770 to 1827. With his interest in supporting 19th Century British Art, he became an early patron of Turner and his work.
In 1808 Sir John invited Turner to Tabley to paint the House and Park. This resulted in two paintings; Tabley, the Seat of Sir J F Leicester Bt. Windy Day and a companion work Calm Morning.
Windy Day can be seen in the Drawing Room, with a letter from Turner to Sir John, containing sketches of his paintings.
In the Gallery, there is further research and displays exploring the ripples of Turner’s influence on Sir John’s Collection
Continuing in 2025 – ‘WORLD WAR II through the private letters of sir Oliver Leese and the family at Tabley House.
“The superb collection of paintings, furniture and artefacts were made more interesting by the band of friendly and well informed volunteers.”
Tabley House Tea Room
TABLEY TEA ROOM
Tabley House Collection Tea Room offers a range of light refreshments, teas, coffees, freshly made sandwiches, cakes and afternoon teas in a beautiful, peaceful, and historic setting with waitress service at your table.
Situated in the Old Hall Room, the Tea Room links the Grade I listed stately home with the 17th Century St Peter’s Chapel.
The Tea Room opens from 12 noon from Thursday through to Sunday, and is free to enter.
Tel: 077384 06466
For the Tea Room menu click on the link under Visit Us.
St Peter’s Chapel
St Peter’s Chapel originally built on an island in the Mere in 1678, was moved in 1927 and re-erected on its present site adjacent to the house. The Chapel, has impressive stained glass, with one window designed by Burne-Jones.
The Chapel was recently used as the location for an important wedding scene in BBC’s ‘Peaky Blinders’.
The Chapel is free to enter and is accessed via the Tea Room entrance