Garden and stables, Thur, 2-5pm. Teas, Mon afternoons only. Built in 1585 by Sir Ralph Mainwaring, Peover Hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan Manor house, with carved staircase, pannelled walls and long gallery. Home during the second World War to General George S Patton as headquaters of the American Third Army. St Lawrence's Church nearby dislays the American flag side by side with the Union flag.
Stables have remarkable plaster work ceilings.
Tea room, 2-5pm. Splendid mansion of 1769 by John Carr of York. Striking garden front adorned by massive Palladian portico flanked by steps sweeping in great curves each side. The state rooms house Sir John Leicester's famous collection of early 19th century paintings which includes a number by JMW Turner. The Gallery has been restored to its original 1840's appearance.