Family Fun Afternoon
Come on down for an afternoon of family fun activities in the garden of Gawthorpe Hall.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us in the garden for some fun summer activities, have a go with our castles croquet set, play with the garden games and make giant bubbles.
Next explore the mobile library and listen to a story, get creative making your own badge or DIY binoculars.
Drop-in, no booking needed, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Free activity in the grounds.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Family friendly event
- Meeting point
Outside the front of the Hall.
- What to bring and wear
The event is outside in the grounds, please come prepared for the weather.
- Accessibility
The paths can be uneven.
Upcoming events
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.
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.
Discovering Lace
Meet our expert lace makers and see some fine examples of this wonderfully intricate craft.
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.