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Discover more at Gawthorpe Hall
Find out when Gawthorpe Hall is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
With over 50 acres to discover, Gawthorpe Hall estate is a great place to explore. From woodland walks and a hidden walled garden to beautiful formal gardens and a natural play area perfect for little explorers, there’s plenty to see and do.
As the leaves start to change colour and fall from the magnificent trees, experience the sights and sounds of autumn at Gawthorpe Hall.
A walk around the grounds will highlight the change in colour amongst the resident trees, in particular beech, oak and sycamore. Watch as sycamore helicopter seed pods spin down to the ground around you.
Gawthorpe Hall’s Victorian Garden, situated on the south lawn to the front of the Hall, is the perfect place to pause and relax. Take a seat on one of the benches overlooking the beautiful, landscaped garden and magnificent Hall or enjoy a picnic on the lawn.
The garden was created by Sir Charles Barry famed for his work on the Houses of Parliament in the 1850s. In 1872 several changes were made to the garden over the next 20 years. If you visit after a prolonged period of dry weather, you may see the outline of Barry’s design giving you a glimpse of its former Victorian glory.
There’s over 40 acres of beautiful woodland to explore at Gawthorpe. It’s a popular location for visitors to walk amongst the magnificent mature oak, sycamore and beech trees that reside here.
Discover hidden pockets of quiet woodland, listen out for the birds filling the trees with song, take a moment to reflect on one of the benches surrounding the pond or admire the inspiring views across to Pendle Hill.
Let your imagination run free in the natural play area. Build a secret den, make a wild crown out of twigs and leaves, balance on the wooden beams or go on a bug hunt, there’s plenty of opportunities to run around and get closer to nature.
The grounds of Gawthorpe Hall are a popular destination for outdoor and nature enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy. With plenty of footpaths to explore there’s a route for every ability, from gentle strolls to slightly more challenging walks. Whether it’s on your own, with family, friends, or your four-legged companion, there’s plenty to see and discover on a walk within the grounds.
If you'd like to discover Gawthorpe and the surrounding area, embark on this fascinating circular walk which takes you through the historic parkland of Gawthorpe Hall, past the ancient woodland of Hagg Wood and through Grove Lane Plantation. Find out more here - Gawthorpe Hall Circular Walk, Lancashire | National Trust
Find out when Gawthorpe Hall is open, how to get here, the things to see and do and more.
From discovering the majestic woods where children can enjoy the natural play area and views across Pendle Hill, to exploring inside the Hall’s stunning historic rooms that show what life was like in the Victorian period for the Kay-Shuttleworth family who once resided there.
Gawthorpe Hall is a one pawprint rated place. Dogs on leads are more than welcome in most areas of the grounds, but there are a few things you need to know.
Discover more about the work we're doing to look after the 420-year-old, Grade I listed Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham.
Get up close to the Elizabethan architecture and period interiors inside Gawthorpe Hall, then enjoy a stroll through its formal garden.