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at Gawthorpe Hall

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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
13 Jun 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition 

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

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on
13 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 102 other dates or times
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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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13 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 102 other dates or times
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Great Big Green Week - Tree ID and Woodland Workshop 

Join a National Trust Ranger and discover more about some of the oldest and most fascinating trees here in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall.

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on
14 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 12:00
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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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Celebrating Charlotte Bronte 

An afternoon of crafts and fun celebrating Charlotte Bronte's connections to Gawthorpe Hall.

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on
31 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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The Invention of Charlotte Bronte - talk and book signing 

Author Graham Watson talks about his new 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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on
31 Jul 2025
at
12:30 to 14:30
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Discover hand spinning and weaving 

Meet our expert crafters Cate and Janet to discover how to spin wool and weave thread, you can even get hands on and have a go at it yourself.

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7 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
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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
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Talk on: Witches, Dark Arts and Demonology 

Popular speaker Dr Colin Penny is back with a new talk about why there was a moral panic about witches and what were the horrors of the supernatural in the 1600s?

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on
8 Oct 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30