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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.

  • 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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Lancashire County Council

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