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Gawthorpe Hall was built between 1600 and 1605 for the Shuttleworth family, who by then had been at Gawthorpe for over 200 years. The family owned Gawthorpe until 1970, when the house and grounds were given to the National Trust. It is now leased to Lancashire County Council.
Between 1850 and 1852 the Hall was restored "in a sympathetic Elizabethan style" for Sir James Shuttleworth, by leading architect Sir Charles Barry, who also designed the Houses of Parliament. The Hall that you see today shows Barry's designs recreated in the principal rooms.
Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Collections
The Hon. Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth (1886-1967) was the last member of the family to live at Gawthorpe and it was |
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These were not intended as museum pieces but as aids to practical study. The collections are of interest to everyone, containing historical and contemporary textiles and needlework from a variety of global cultures. Opportunities for private study can be arranged by the Trustees of the Collections at the Hall by telephoning 1282 773 963.
Lancashire County Museum service to Schools
Role play for Key Stage Two children. Through role play and "hands-on" sessions children learn about the work of the lowly servant while gaining an insight into how a grand Victorian house was organised and run. These sessions are available from 10.00am each day during normal term time. For further information and booking form please telephone.Additional information:
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Opening Times
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(2012 times)
Please visit the National Trust website for full details (link above) |
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Admission Charges
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(2012 prices)
Hall:Adult £4.00; Accompanied Children Free under 16 yrs Group per person £4.00 Group bookings outside normal opening times £5.00 Gardens: Free. Groups welcome - please ring in advance Free entry to NT members with valid membership card Charge to enter grounds may apply on special event days. |
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Directions
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Leave M65 ay Jnt 8 or 10 and follow signs to Padiham, A671. Frequent bus services from Burnley pass end of main drive way. |
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Gawthorpe Hall Postcode for SatNav: BB12 8UA |
Contact
| Tel: | +44 (0)1282 771 004 |
| Email: | gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk |
| Web: | Attraction's Own Web Site |
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