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SPACES FULL - Great Barn Reopening Celebration Event

Join us on Wednesday 15 July for the Great Barn reopening celebration event.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Described as “one of the finest aisled barns in the North West”, the Grade I listed Great Barn here at Gawthorpe Hall has been closed to visitors since 2008. Recent works have allowed us to reopen this space for visitors and secure its long-term future.

We would love for you to join us in the celebration of the reopening of this 420-year-old barn, as it enters its new chapter.

When:- Wednesday 15 July, 3pm – 5.30pm

Where:- The Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8UA

The afternoon will include:

From 3pm: Arrival & Refreshments

3.30pm: Opening Celebration

4pm - 5.30pm: Explore the Great Barn

Tea, coffee, cake and ice-cream will be provided by Mooch Gawthorpe.

Times

The basics

Booking number

Call 0344 249 1895

Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly

Meeting point

Cobbled courtyard outside the Great Barn

Suitability for children

Suitable for young adults and adults

What to bring and wear

Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing

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