Spring Walk with a Ranger
Join National Trust Ranger David on Saturday 5 April and discover how the estate is coming to life in spring.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join Ranger David for a walk around the Gawthorpe estate. See and learn how this beautiful area comes to life in spring and understand how the woodland flowers support our early pollinators.
Fingers crossed for good weather and you’ll have the chance to capture some lovely springtime images!
We will head from the Great Barn (off the cobbled courtyard), where the first half we will stick to the footpaths. The second half we will venture off into the woods and therefore will not be accessible for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
*Note. This walk will require walking off the footpaths on unsteady ground, please bring appropriate footwear.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children must be accompanied.
- Meeting point
Meet at Gawthorpe Great Barn, on the cobbled Courtyard.
- What to bring and wear
This walk will require walking off the footpaths on unsteady ground, please bring appropriate footwear and wrap up warm according to weather conditions.
- Accessibility
This walk will require walking off footpaths on unsteady ground.
Upcoming events
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.
Talk on The Civil Wars in Lancashire 1642 to 1651
This talk is an in depth look at one of the most turbulent times in English History - the Civil Wars of the 1640s, with a focus on events in Lancashire and their wider effects.
Easter Bunny Crafts (or the Hoppy-copter!)
Hop on down to join in with some bunny themed crafty fun.
Easter Bunny Trail
Gawthorpe's bunnies have escaped into the grounds, can you help us find them this Easter?