Heritage Open Day – Gawthorpe Hall opening the door
Enjoy exploring inside the stunning Gawthorpe Hall, open for FREE as part of national Heritage Open Days.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Come and explore the fabulous historic rooms of Gawthorpe Hall and discover the story of this family home.
Find out about Shuttleworth family members such as Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth who created the British education system, visitors such as Charlotte Bronte and tenants who rented the Hall in the 1700s. Explore the beautifully decorated rooms and enjoy the textile collection displays. Plus, you can meet the housekeeper in the kitchen, and see the hidden Victorian toilet by the Long Gallery!
Also on display is the exhibition 'An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s' with original documents from when the Hall was first built and a connection to the Pendle witches.
Outside you can explore the grounds and the Walled Garden, and nearby All Saints Church at Habergham will also be open (12pm – 4pm). The church was built with land and money from the Kay-Shuttleworth family and is only a short walk through the grounds.
Gawthorpe Hall is a tower shaped building over 4 floors with a lot of steps, due to the historic nature of the building there is no lift. Please see the Access Statement for more details or ring to check.
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The basics
- Suitability
Family friendly day, under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.
- Accessibility
Gawthorpe Hall is a tower shaped building over 4 floors with a lot of steps, due to the historic nature of the building there is no lift. Please see the Access Statement for more details or ring to check.
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.