Meet the Housekeeper
Discover Gawthorpe Hall's Victorian kitchen in the basement and meet the housekeeper.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Explore the Victorian kitchen, the heart of the home, where the housekeeper will explain what the Kay-Shuttleworths would have eaten for dinner. Learn about the Victorians’ love for gadgets and have a go at writing a menu with a quill pen.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Family friendly event.
- Accessibility
Please note: This event is held in the kitchen in the cellar of Gawthorpe Hall accessed by a staircase. Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.
Upcoming events
National Trust Ranger Day
Join us on our next National Trust Ranger Day, 27 April, where you’ll get the chance to learn all about helping habitat improvements in the Walled Garden.
Patching It Up
Discover some beautiful patchwork quilt textiles and meet our sewing specialists.
Painting Padiham
The popular plein-air painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the hall and around Padiham town centre.
Silk & Shoddy
Take a glimpse inside the Victorian woman's wardrobe and discover the contrast between upstairs and downstairs through fashion.