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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?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The Great Gawthorpe Gnomes have escaped around the grounds and garden of Gawthorpe Hall.

Join us on a trail around the garden to see how many of them you can find. Collect your quiz sheet and clipboard at the front of the Hall and explore the lawns, flowerbeds and shrubbery to see how many gnomes you can spot.

Drop-in event, no booking needed, children must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is outside, the paths can be uneven, but the route will avoid steps.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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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

This event is outside, the paths can be uneven, but the route will avoid steps.

Contact info

Lancashire County Council

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on
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at
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on
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at
12:00 to 17:00
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on
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at
12:00 to 16:00
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on
17 Jul 2025
at
13:00 to 14:30