What's on at Gawthorpe Hall
Hidden Gems
A University of Central Lancashire exhibition exploring fashion, fabric and faith with local girls and their mothers working with artists, stylists and academic researchers to create and style digitally-printed head-scarves inspired by Indian...
Thu 20 Jun 2019
+ 98 other dates
12:00-16:30
Gifted
An exhibition by Textilia 3 showcasing new work created in response to our recent curatorial research into donors and donations to the collection.
Thu 20 Jun 2019
+ 8 other dates
12:00-16:30
National Stitch Day
Help us celebrate National Stitch Day, as well as marveling at the wonderful textile displays. You can have a go at some decorative sewing with members of the local Embroiderers Guild to celebrate stitch and everything textile.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
13:00-16:00
Silver School of Arms
Discover historic weapons and armour, and see some stunning sword fighting displays with the Silver School of Arms.
Sun 23 Jun 2019
13:00-16:00
Padiham on Parade
Part of the Padiham on Parade, travel on the vintage bus to Gawthorpe Hall, have a go at some garden games on the lawn, visit the Hall (admission charge) and see our World War 2 control centre.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
12:00-16:00
Gifted - Meet the Artists
Meet the artists from the Textilia 3 exhibition.
Sat 29 Jun 2019
13:00-16:00
Habergham Festival
The annual church fete of All Saints Church Habergham, the church that the Kay-Shuttleworth Family of Gawthorpe attended. A family event with something for everyone from raffles and tombolas to music and a bouncy castle.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
10:00-15:00
Children's Craft Club
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for different, fun creative crafts in the Victorian kitchen. Drop in 1pm-4pm, included in admission charge to the Hall.
Sun 07 Jul 2019
13:00-16:00
Strands of Place and Time
An exhibition of new work by Alice Kettle, Jane McKeating, Nigel Hurlstone, Poppy Cartwright, Elnaz Yazdani and local refugees and asylum seekers exploring ideas of cultural heritage and migration in response to world textiles in the collection.
Thu 11 Jul 2019
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13:00-16:30
Strands of Place and Time - Meet the Artist Elnaz Yazdani
Meet the artist Elnaz Yazdani
Sat 20 Jul 2019
13:00-16:00
Discovering Quilting
Meet the quilting experts who can show you some of the techniques for making fabulous quilts. Included in admission price to the Hall
Fri 26 Jul 2019
13:00-16:00
Contemporary Embroidery Workshop with Elnaz Yazdani
With Elnaz you will learn a variety of hand embroidery techniques and stitches and use a range of threads to create your own thread artwork.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
12:00-15:00
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Outdoor theatre. A return to one of Shakespeare's best and most entertaining plays, perfect for all the family to enjoy on a summer's night.
Sat 27 Jul 2019
18:30-21:00
Children's Craft Club
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for different, fun creative crafts in the Victorian kitchen. Drop in 1pm-4pm, included in admission charge to the Hall.
Sun 04 Aug 2019
13:00-16:00
Wonderful Wednesdays
Join us each Wednesday for a range of activities to entertain the whole family.
Wed 07 Aug 2019
+ 3 other dates
13:00-16:00
Discovering Lace
Meet our lace experts who can show you how to use bobbins, needles and other forgotten skills to create beautiful lace.
Thu 08 Aug 2019
13:00-16:00
Strands of Place and Time - Meet the Artist Poppy Cartwright
Meet the artist Poppy Cartwright
Sat 07 Sep 2019
13:00-16:00
Heritage Open Day
Free entry and meet the housekeeper to see how servants lived and worked at the Hall.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
13:00-16:00
Guided Walk to All Saints Church
Led by the National Trust Ranger with an opportunity to visit inside the church and find out more about its connections to Gawthorpe Hall.
Sat 14 Sep 2019
14:00-15:30
Goldwork Embroidery Workshop with Elnaz Yazdani
Elnaz with show you how to use a wide range of goldwork threads to create your own goldwork artwork.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
12:00-15:00
Strands of Place and Time - Meet the Artist Jane McKeating
Meet the Artist Jane McKeating
Sat 28 Sep 2019
13:00-16:00
Discovering Miss Rachel's Gawthorpe
Guided Tours at 12.30pm and 2.00pm.
Sun 29 Sep 2019
12:30-13:30
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Strands of Time and Place - Meet the Artist Alice Kettle
Meet the artist Alice Kettle
Sat 05 Oct 2019
13:00-16:00
Children's Craft Club
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for different, fun creative crafts in the Victorian kitchen. Drop in 1pm to 4pm, included in admission charge to the Hall.
Sun 06 Oct 2019
13:00-16:00
Experimental Goldwork Embroidery Workshop with Elnaz Yazdani
Elnaz will guide you through a variety of goldwork stitches and show you how to use alternative materials to create your own experimental goldwork artwork, in a range of colours, not just gold!
Sat 19 Oct 2019
12:00-15:00
Pumpkin Trail
Join us on a muddy autumnal hunt round the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall looking for pumpkins and other seasonal frights!
Sun 27 Oct 2019
13:00-16:00
Victorian Christmas
Discover a truly festive Victorian Christmas.
Sat 07 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-15:30