Hoghton Tower
The current buildings were built in 1565 by Thomas Hoghton, but they were far from the first. There have been structures on the site all the way back to 1109.
The hilltop location, which made Hoghton Tower strategically crucial for centuries, now guarantees brilliant views to the Lakes, the Irish Sea and Wales, from the heart of the famous county which gives it so much of its identity.
1617 - The visit of King Charles
July 2017
To celebrate 400 years since King Charles I came to visit the Tower, we were asked to be part of the group of re-enactors interpreting the event. Members of our group portrayed the majority of the household and servants, and prepared all of the food to be served for the King.
