Silver School of Arm
Discover historic weapons, armour and sword fighting when the Silver School of Arms visit Gawthorpe Hall
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
On guard! From giant broad swords to elegant rapiers our in-costume experts have swords and historical armaments on display from all periods of history. You can try some (careful) weapons handling, find out more about swordsmanship and see live sword fighting demonstrations during the afternoon by members of the Silver School of Arms.
Sword fighting demonstrations at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (weather dependant, if it is raining or too wet the demonstrations will not go ahead).
Linked to An Account of Life: Gawthorpe in the 1600s exhibition – discover what life in this exhibition which includes the original accounts books and items in display in this exhibition.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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Family friendly event
- Accessibility
The historic arms displays are in Servant's Hall in the basement which has alternative flat access to the usual way into the Hall. Demonstrations are outside at the front of the Hall (weather dependant).
Upcoming events
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.
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection exhibition
A fantastic display of beautiful historic textiles from the collection of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, across four rooms of the Hall.
Pond dipping and explore the Walled Garden
Join us in the grounds for some outdoor exploring with the National Trust Rangers
Discover hand spinning and weaving
Meet our expert crafters Cate and Janet to discover how to spin wool and weave thread, you can even get hands on and have a go at it yourself.