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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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The basics

Suitability

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).

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

Upcoming events

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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
8 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 62 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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on
8 Aug to 2 Nov 2025
at
12:00 to 17:00
+ 62 other dates or times
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Family Fun Afternoon 

Come on down for an afternoon of family fun activities in the garden of Gawthorpe Hall.

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on
13 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 16:00
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Great Gawthorpe Gnome Hunt 

The Great Gawthorpe Gnomes have run off and hidden in the flowerbeds – how many can you spot?

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on
20 Aug 2025
at
13:00 to 16:00