Bank Hall Gardens, Historical park in Bretherton, United Kingdom
Bank Hall Gardens is a park surrounding a brick country house with slate roofs, located in rural Lancashire. The grounds feature woodland paths winding through various sections, traditional garden beds with seasonal plantings, and open areas for walking.
The house was built in 1608 as a residence for the Bannister family, whose ancestors connected to the Norman settlement of England. The building underwent changes from its original style to later Georgian additions over the centuries.
The Friends of Bank Hall organization maintains regular open days and exhibitions, presenting the site's architectural evolution from Jacobean to Georgian Gothic periods.
The grounds require advance booking before your visit, so contact ahead to arrange access. Wear sturdy shoes since the woodland paths are uneven and can become slippery in wet weather.
A four-storey stair tower from the 17th century preserves its original open well staircase with exposed construction techniques from that era. This rare structure reveals building methods typical of the period that few places can display.
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