Bramhall Hall is a superb example of a Tudor Manor House with origins dating back to the middle ages. It has magnificent 16th century wall paintings, an Elizabethan plaster ceiling, Victorian kitchens and servant quarters. The cost for a 70 minute guided tour is £10, parking is free and there is a coffee shop for refreshments. Address: Bramhall Hall, Hall Road, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3NX

If you are interested in going on this visit or require any further information please contact Sylvia Dillon on 07899 050281 or Marion Hall on 07854 508434.

In a recent book about Cheshire, the author describes Bramhall Hall as an architectural delight and one of the most magnificent  and best preserved timber buildings in the country.