Worsley Old Hall

Worsley Old Hall is a house that has been converted into a conference centre and restaurant. It is a 17th-century structure, likely built in the early part of the century, originally timber-framed but largely rebuilt in brick and significantly extended in 1855, 1891, and 1906. The brickwork is mostly rendered, with some 19th-century timber-framing and roofs made of graduated stone slate and slate.

The main range has six bays and two storeys, with a rendered front that features a 19th-century porch and door in the fourth bay. There are two projecting brick chimney stacks with diagonally set shafts, and a 17th-century gabled two-storey bay in the seventh bay, which marks the upper end of the hall. This bay is timber-framed, with ovolo-moulded corner posts, and has three-light mullion and transom casements on each floor, supported by carved brackets that hold up the jettied first floor. The gable is coved. The other bays have three or four-light mullion and transom casements, many of which still have their original glazing bars. The right side of the building shows original timber-framing, which continues into a 19th-century wing that projects from the back and jetties out above a stone canted bay window. There are also 19th and 20th-century additions to the left and rear of one and two storeys. The rear is mostly rendered and features various casement and sash windows.

Inside, the hall has beams supported by posts that extend through two floors. These beams and posts are ovolo-moulded and form the basis of the timber-framed structure. The shape of the first-floor ceiling suggests interesting cambered tie-beam roof trusses. The first-floor rooms include a bolection-moulded fire surround and overmantel in timber, along with 17th-century bolection-moulded fielded oak panelling. There is also a vaulted brick cellar. Some historical features are believed to have come from Hulme Hall after its demolition. The 19th-century internal features are also noteworthy. Worsley Old Hall was the seat of the Egerton family and was home to James Brindley and the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater during the construction of the Bridgewater Canal.