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The 1635 Household at Gawthorpe Hall

The 1635 Household are back - come along and see what life was like at Gawthorpe Hall in the early 1600s.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Come along to Gawthorpe Hall and be transported back in time to the early 17th Century with the 1635 Company. See for yourself the people, clothes, food, everyday objects and hear the music of the past through these gentry reenactors.

Meet the master and mistress of the house, their guests and servants and find out from them what life was like. An authentic, interactive experience where you can see and speak to real people in historical costume, with a whole array of replica historical items that bring the past to life. It is a great day out for families and history buffs alike, with lots to see and enjoy. Don't miss the highlight of them eating lunch at 1pm. Linked to An Account of Life: Gawthorpe in the 1600s exhibition, which includes original archive documents from the 1600s on display.

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

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The basics

Suitability

Family friendly event

Meeting point

Front desk

Accessibility

Due to the historic nature of the building, there is no lift. See Gawthorpe Hall Access Guide for more information.

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

Upcoming events

Event

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
1 May to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 133 other dates or times
Event

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.

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on
5 May 2025
at
12:00 to 16:00
Event

Getting dressed in the early 1600s – a talk exploring Jacobean clothes. 

Do you know a ruff from a coif, a partlet from a rebato? If not then this talk is for you and will give you everything you need to know (and more) about costume and dress in the early Jacobean period.

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on
14 May 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30
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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.

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on
17 May 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00