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Discovering Lace

Meet our expert lace makers and see some fine examples of this wonderfully intricate craft.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Whether you are an experienced lace-maker looking for more inspiration or a beginner looking for help on how to get started, our lace making specialists will be able to help. There will be examples of their own fabulous work on show and they can talk you through the many different techniques and skills involved.

Plus, a selection of second-hand lace and textile craft books will be on sale, if you want something to take home for more inspiration.

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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

Accessibility

This event is on the first floor. Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift.

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

Upcoming events

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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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14 Jun 2025
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10:00 to 12:00
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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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14 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 17:00
+ 101 other dates or times
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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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14 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
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12:00 to 17:00
+ 101 other dates or times
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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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21 Jun 2025
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13:00 to 15:00