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Upcoming events

at Gawthorpe Hall

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition 

A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across five rooms of the Hall.

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13 May to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 124 other dates or times

Painting Padiham at Gawthorpe Hall 

The popular outdoor painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the Hall and around Padiham town centre.

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16 May 2026
at 12:00 to 17:00

Talk: Elizabeth Raffald – Before Mrs Beeton, England’s Most Influential Housekeeper 

A talk exploring the rise and fall of one of Britain’s most influential cookery writers - Elizabeth Raffald, by Manchester-based food historian Neil Buttery.

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on
22 May 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00

Make a woven dream catcher 

Make your own woven dream catcher to help you count sheep while you sleep.

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27 May 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00

Discovering Patchwork and Quilts 

Discover beautiful patchwork, quilts and textiles and meet our sewing specialists who will share their sewing secrets.

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on
11 Jun 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00

Presentation: Ladies of Leisure by History Wardrobe 

A delightful talk exploring pleasures and pastimes in Jane Austen’s era, featuring marvellous original fashions and lively readings from Austen’s novels.

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on
18 Jun 2026
at 18:30 to 20:00

Silver School of Arms 

Discover historic weapons, armour and sword fighting when the Silver School of Arms visit Gawthorpe Hall.

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21 Jun 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00