Explore the Great Barn
Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers and explore the magnificent Grade I listed Great Barn here at Gawthorpe.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
The Great Barn will be open to the public every Wednesday, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm, where visitors can learn more about the history of the barn, what it was previously used for, the restoration works that have taken place and the next steps for the barn as its story continues.
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The basics
- Accessibility
Wheelchair friendly
- Meeting point
Entrance is off the cobbled courtyard next to the café - Mooch Gawthorpe
- Suitability for children
Family friendly
Upcoming events
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across five rooms of the Hall.
Great Gawthorpe Gnome Hunt
The Great Gawthorpe Gnomes have run off and hidden around the garden – see how many you can spot on this fun trail.
Explore nature at Gawthorpe Hall
Come and explore nature at Gawthorpe Hall in the pond and secret walled garden.
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.