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An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s 

An exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.

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on
1 May to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 133 other dates or times
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National Trust Ranger Walk & Talk 

Join National Trust Ranger David Bevis for a free walk from Padiham to Gawthorpe Hall.

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on
3 May 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
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Meet the Housekeeper in the Victorian kitchen 

Explore the Victorian kitchen of Gawthorpe Hall the heart of the home, where the housekeeper is in charge.

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on
5 May 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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Getting dressed in the early 1600s – a talk exploring Jacobean clothes. 

Do you know a ruff from a coif, a partlet from a rebato? If not then this talk is for you and will give you everything you need to know (and more) about costume and dress in the early Jacobean period.

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on
14 May 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
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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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on
17 May 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
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Marvellous Mosaics – half term crafty fun 

Be inspired by the Victorian tiles and decoration around Gawthorpe Hall to make your own mosaic.

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on
28 May 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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Make a charm pendant 

Get creative and make your own charm pendant in this workshop.

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on
30 May 2025
at
12:30 to 13:30
+ 1 other date or time
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The 1635 Household at Gawthorpe Hall 

The 1635 Household are back - come along and see what life was like at Gawthorpe Hall in the early 1600s.

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on
7 Jun to 8 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Patching It Up- discovering quilts and patchwork 

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

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on
13 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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Creative Writing Workshop 

Be inspired to have a go at writing inside the stunning setting of Gawthorpe Hall on this creative writing workshop.

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on
21 Jun 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00
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Delve into family history research with Lancashire Archives and Local History 

Are you a new starter to family history or a seasoned expert that has got stuck with a tricky name? Find out more about how to research your family history with Lancashire Archives and Local History.

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on
27 Jun 2025
at
13:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Discovering Lace 

Meet our expert lace makers and see some fine examples of this wonderfully intricate craft.

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on
4 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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The Craft House: a talk about Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth and her textile collection 

This talk by the curator of Gawthorpe Textiles Collection tells the fascinating story of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, who grew up at Gawthorpe Hall and had a passion for textiles and craft.

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on
17 Jul 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
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Outdoor theatre – Treasure Island 

Take to the high seas with Off the Ground outdoor theatre in their original version of the swashbuckling classic tale Treasure Island!

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on
26 Jul 2025
at
18:30 to 21:30
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Opening the Doors to 17th century embroidered caskets and cabinets. 

A talk exploring embroidered cabinets and caskets of the early 1600s by Dr Isabella Rosner, curator of the Royal School of Needlework.

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on
19 Sep 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
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Heritage Open Day – Gawthorpe Hall opening the door 

Enjoy exploring inside the stunning Gawthorpe Hall, open for FREE as part of national Heritage Open Days.

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on
20 Sep 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00