Brief Encounter & Leighton Hall

BRIEF ENCOUNTER WITH LEIGHTON HALL

 

8 October 2024

Wednesday

From £46

 

This day excursion takes us to Carnforth Station and Leighton Hall.

During the two World Wars thousands of servicemen passed through Carnforth Station en route to duty overseas. In 1945 David Lean filmed his romantic classic Brief Encounter starring Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard. The Ministry of War Transport chose Carnforth as it was remote and safe from attack. Filming had to take place at night between 10pm and 6am so as not to interfere with daytime train operations.

 

The award-winning Heritage Centre opened in October 1993 and is housed in the beautifully restored historic buildings. The centre offers visitors a wealth of attractions, facilities and a fascinating range of exhibitions. Why not buy a coffee in the Brief Encounter Refreshment Room, which has been faithfully restored to resemble the set used in the film where Laura and Alec first met?

 

On arrival to Leighton Hall, you will enjoy a light lunch of soup and sandwiches, before exploring your surroundings. Waiting inside Leighton Hall is a step back in time as it still retains the atmosphere of a family home because the Gillow Reynolds family and friends still regularly use every room in the house. Each room from the Gothic Hall to the principal bedroom to the charming library has some interesting secrets to reveal or a tale to tell. Why is there a lock of James II’s hair in the Drawing room, and why is the table in the hall shaped like a daisy?

 

 

DAY TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

 

Carnforth Station   |   Leighton Hall

 

YOUR ITINERARY

We depart from your selected pick-up point and travel north to Carnforth, Visiting the Carnforth Station Heritage Centre in the morning, you’ll discover a fascinating range of exhibition areas, a retail shop outlet and the famous Refreshment Rooms, where the iconic movie Brief Encounter was filmed.  Then it’s back on your coach and off to Leighton Hall, home of the famous Gillow furniture making family.

 

After a light lunch of soup and a sandwich has been arranged and you can enjoy a fascinating house tour, beautiful grounds and gardens.

(PLEASE ADVISE ANY SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS ON BOOKING)

With so much to see you will spend the rest of day here and we will leave at approx. 4.00pm.

 

YOUR DAY TRIP INCLUDES

Carnforth Station

Leighton Hall

Light Lunch

DAYS	TOUR DATE	DEPARTS	TERMS	SUPPLEMENT
1	8 OCT 2024	WEDNESDAY	£46	NONE

 

 

Day trip places are allocated on a first come first served basis and are limited. Prices displayed are per person unless otherwise stated. Pick-up points are based on the route of travel only unless otherwise stated. Itineraries and inclusions may be subject to change. Covid-19 restrictions may apply. When making bookings you accept on behalf of yourself and your party the terms in our day excursion cancellation policy, on our website at http://www.jonesholidays.co.uk , or a copy can be requested from our Sales office.

Leighton Hall