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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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3 Jun to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00+ 109 other dates or times

Volunteering Open Day 

Drop-in to meet our friendly staff and find out more about volunteering roles at Gawthorpe Hall.

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10 Jun 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00

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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11 Jun 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00

Balsam Bashing Volunteer Sessions 

Join us on 16th & 17th June for Balsam Bashing Volunteer Sessions here at Gawthorpe Hall.

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16 Jun to 17 Jun 2026
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

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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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

Discovering Lace 

Meet our expert lace makers and learn more about this wonderfully intricate craft.

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10 Jul 2026
at 12:00 to 16:00

Great Barn Reopening Celebration Event 

Join us on Wednesday 15 July for the Great Barn reopening celebration event.

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15 Jul 2026
at 15:00 to 17:30

George Fox and The Friends Movement in the North 

A talk looking at the origins of the Society of Friends, also known as The Quakers, and the influence of George Fox in the north of England.

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16 Jul 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00

Outdoor Theatre - Twelfth Night 

Off the Ground Theatre bring one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Twelfth Night, to Gawthorpe Hall this July.

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25 Jul 2026
at 18:30 to 21:00

The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - talk and book signing 

Author Graham Watson will talk about his book "The Invention of Charlotte Bronte", in which he examines the creation of the Brontë legend through the lens of Elizabeth Gaskell's controversial biography.

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30 Jul 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00

Talk: Sir Charles Barry and Gawthorpe Hall 

In the 1850s Gawthorpe Hall was renovated by architect Sir Charles Barry, famous for his work on the Houses of Parliament. Join historian Rachel Pilling as she looks at what changed, what didn't change, and how the Hall you see today reflects this.

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24 Sep 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00