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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Come and watch as artists create their masterpieces right before your eyes, as professional and amateur artists will be painting live in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall and around local Padiham town centre.
Plus the Hall is open for FREE all day so you can explore the historic rooms, enjoy the views from the windows and find out more about the history of the Hall from our fantastic volunteers. Then explore the paintings trail to discover the lovely pictures on display before heading into the grounds to see artists capturing the scene in oil paint forever!
FREE entry, no booking required. Last entry to the Hall 4.15pm.
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Family friendly event
Upcoming events
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
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The History of Gawthorpe's Woodland guided walk
Join a National Trust Ranger and discover more about some of the oldest and most fascinating trees here in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall and our future woodland management plans.
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.
Talk: Riot and Rebellion! The Power Loom Riots
In April 1826 a group of 1,000 angry handloom weavers began attacking the looms and mills of East Lancashire. Find out more about the power loom riots in this talk marking the bicentennial year.