National Trust - Little Moreton Hall — Attraction in Odd Rode

This is a unique and fabulous place for everyone to visit. It's not a big house but there is so much character that each part of the house is mesmerising. There is generally a guide or two floating about with information to tell. The main courtyard normally has someone in period costume giving details about the history and any guided tours. The grounds are not grand but lovely for a short walk. There is a moat at the front of the house and a river at the back, so keep an eye on the younger children. We have visited several times and taken various family members because it's such a lovely little gem. This time we took our 3 year old granddaughter. She loved the building, the moat and exploring upstairs. The staff had hidden 6 wolf soft toys and we had great fun finding them. The car park isn't large, but if it is full I suggest you visit again later as the house and gardens will probably be very busy. There are toilets on site and a cafe along with an ice cream shop. That's brilliant as you don't have to wait in a cafe queue for an ice cream. There are chairs and tables outside for a nice day's visit. The food is pricey but it all goes towards the house. The staff had laid out some games on the grass. Historic ring toss and skittles. We had great fun playing together. The shop in the car park also sells second-hand books and dvds. That's more my kind of shopping so I came away with a book and several dvds, each item under a fiver. The staff were very friendly and exceptionally helpful, they looked happy to help, genuinely. We will visit again with more unsuspecting family members. We moved on to Manchester airport viewing platform so there are plenty of places nearby to visit...

A fascinating building that was constructed on the grounds almost 500 years ago. The Moreton family continued there for a while, before the property changed in hands with certain provisions about what would be done with the Hall itself.

It's in the midst of lovely Cheshire countryside of a long winding road an hour south of Manchester. A car park near the entrance leads to an welcome building (with gift shop and secondhand books) with toilets around the back, before you walk the short distance to Little Moreton Hall itself, which is surrounded by a moat.

There are gardens and opens spaces to be enjoyed - though it was raining the last time I went, so we were keen to get inside.

Little Moreton Hall is fascinating, but you should take care if you have accessibility issues, need walking support, or have a pram or pushchair. There are cobbled courtyards and half the building is only accessible by stairs.

But, what a building it is. The traditional materials and construction have led to a gradual distortion, which means the upper floors are at a slight angle and in areas with stonework you can see where the timber-framed walls are pitched away at a slightly different degree.

Plenty of guides and support staff on site, to provide information about the building, point you in the right direction, or serve you up with a nice bit of tea/coffee and cake. The cafe serves sandwiches and a soup of the day, too.

Well worth a visit, whatever the weather. But, to get the most out of it, good weather would be ideal and you would do well to visit during the week, if possible, to avoid a crush to get around and see things at...

Ok so I have to admit to living exceptionally close to Little Moreton Hall, and have driven past countless times. Yet never visited. I was convinced with a great deal of arm twisting to get National Trust membership, my reticence to do so was palpable! Anyway I did get said membership and at the fear of catching the old, little Moreton was the first place to give said membership a workout. Especially as my Moreton ancestors actually owned the gaff, it would be rude not too!!

I am absolutely blown away by it, fabulous helpful staff, truly well maintained and utterly delightful. From the wonky floors to the ancient beams I'm in love with the place.

There's a fabulous wee tea room too, selling THE best scones in the land.. Honestly, try the rhubarb and rosemary, it's perfection!!!! You can sit in or take into the garden to the side with loads of tables and chairs.

On your way out though there's another gem.... Second hand books... Im not kidding when I say I had the best day when visiting this weird and wonderful hall.

And I shall be returning often throughout the year.

Put simply.. Best place ever :)

I haven't uploaded many pics as you'll get the idea from others, but I HAD to show those...