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Explore Tudor Life

Discover what life was like in the Tudor times at Gawthorpe Hall.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Explore what life was like in the Tudor times and beyond in our family discovery day. Join the scribe to have a go at writing in real ink with a metal nib or make a coin purse to take home.

Don't forget to try your hand at swordplay skills with our gallant gentleman. Plus, hear the sounds of the period with the Leeds Waits as they play music on a variety of instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy, pipes and harp.

You can also see the 'Account of Life: Gawthorpe in the 1600s' exhibition, play games in children's corner and explore the rest of the Hall with its historic rooms and textile displays.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Family friendly event

Accessibility

The Hall is over 4 floors and due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

Upcoming events

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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
2 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 89 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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on
2 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 89 other dates or times
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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