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Alternatively, if you know which of our Venues you’d like to visit, go direct to their page and find out more information there.
Gawthorpe Hall holds 400 years of history, yet still has a homely and welcoming atmosphere.
Set in scenic surroundings, the ancestral home of the Shuttleworth family welcomes visitors from far and wide to explore its grand historic rooms and learn the story of the family’s life at the Hall.
Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley BB12 8UA (Sat Nav BB12 8SD)
Tel: 01772 530233
Special Event Week (Half day only) £4.00 Lancashire County Council pupil / £4.50 Academy or non- Lancashire County Council pupil.
Accompanying adults free.
To start the booking process, contact the Heritage Learning Team via their online enquiry form
25 Nov - 29 Nov 2024 (Half day only - schools book for either 10am - 12noon OR 12.30pm - 2.30pm) Traditional games, cornucopia making,the smells of a Victorian kitchen at Christmas and of course.... Father Christmas and the festive traditions. Pupils take part in a round robin of four workshops. See Special Events Weeks page for full details of all special events.
Free site visits to teachers planning a visit
STEM session available now
25th-29th November 2024
Enjoy Victorian games and pastimes, find out what goes into a Christmas pudding with the Cook, make a cornucopia for your tree and talk to Father Christmas about festive traditions.
March 2025
Take a journey into the world of William Shakespeare and explore language, storytelling and swordplay.Enter your email address to receive our newsletter