Film and Television
The exterior was used as a location for The Haunted House of Horror (1969). The hall and gardens have featured on local BBC. and ITV news reports and Fred Talbot's weather reports since 1995. Its plight was highlighted when it featured in the first series of the BBC Restoration programme, on 8 August 2003 when it came second in the voting. The potting sheds and hall featured in the introduction to BBC Restoration Home (TV series) in 2011.
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | The Haunted House of Horror | Featured as a backdrop in the film as the Haunted House. |
| 2003 | Restoration | The hall featured in the North West regional heat and was first to feature in the series. |
| 2004 | Restoration | The programme updated progress on the hall since the first series. |
| 2009 | Restoration Revisited | The program further updated progress since 2004. |
| 2012 | Britains Empty Homes | The restoration campaign featured in the show, highlighting the progress of the volunteers |
| 2013 | Britains Empty Homes Revisited | An update on the restoration project was featured in the show, highlighting that work could start later in the year. |
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