Leighton Hall
Craft and Food Show
6 & 7 September 2008, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9ST
Join the country’s finest crafts men and women at Lancashire finest shopping experience. This show always seems to have a very relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere offering the public the opportunity to enjoy browsing the 1000’s of individually handcrafted items that are on display from over 100 trade stands that simply cannot be found in the high street. The huge array of demonstrations and attractions will keep the whole family amazed and entertained for the entire day.
Leighton hall is the ancestral home of the Gillow furniture making family and the venue provides some breathtaking views and that all important opportunity to relax and slow down from the hustle and bustle of every day life. With dozens of interactive demonstrations the public have the opportunity to meet some of the UK’s premier craftsmen and women. A visit to our huge food hall is a must where the public can meet the celebrity chef and dozens of food artisans. For greater details of our craft and food marquees simple click on the 'FOCUS ON CRAFT’ and 'FOCUS ON FOOD’or sellect from the menu on left hand side of this page.
To help plan your day you can find below a list of the attractions that will be at the show. A full timetable will be listed closer to the date of the show.
Attractions include:
Wood Turning Demonstration, Children’s Make ’n’ Bake Area, Craft Make ’n’ Take Area, Celebrity Chef Cookery Demonstrations, Clay Workshop, Amazing Flying Vulture Display, Goat Racing, Lama Trekking, Glass Blowing, Chainsaw Carving, Kids Zone, Monster Bouncy Castles*, Kids Quad Bikes*, Pets Corner, Donkey Sanctuary, Cooking with Spices Demonstration, Pedro’s Circus Skills Workshop (suitable for young and old), Archery, Owls Great and Small, Dog Display, Live Music, Card Making Workshop, Full Catering Facilities.
*A small surcharge applies
*A small surcharge applies
For a detailed explanation of all of these attractions please visit the'SHOW ATTRACTIONS’
Show opening times:
10am – 5pm daily
Admission charges:
Adults £5.00, Children £2.00, Family Ticket £15.00 (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
10am – 5pm daily
Admission charges:
Adults £5.00, Children £2.00, Family Ticket £15.00 (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
This charge does not include entry to the house but does give you access to the gardens.
Leighton Hall Website
How to get there:
Despite its rural location, Leighton Hall is very easy to find:
By Car / Coach:
10 minutes drive from M6, exit 35. Leighton Hall is signposted from the M6 junction on the A6
By Train/Bus:
The nearest railway station is at Carnforth. A taxi will be necessary for the 5 minute journey to Leighton. Alternatively, you can catch the Carnforth Connect (line 1) bus from the Station which stops at the gates of Leighton Hall.
For further information on Carnforth Connect, call 01524 734311.
By Car / Coach:
10 minutes drive from M6, exit 35. Leighton Hall is signposted from the M6 junction on the A6
By Train/Bus:
The nearest railway station is at Carnforth. A taxi will be necessary for the 5 minute journey to Leighton. Alternatively, you can catch the Carnforth Connect (line 1) bus from the Station which stops at the gates of Leighton Hall.
For further information on Carnforth Connect, call 01524 734311.