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Gawthorpe Hall

An Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire with extensive grounds to explore and a hidden Walled Garden.

Burnley Road, Padiham, near Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8UA

View across the garden and lawn to the South Front of Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire

Important notice

The Met Office have issued a weather warning for high winds, so we've made the difficult decision to close the grounds on Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec. This unfortunately means our event on Sat 21 Dec will not be going ahead. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Planning your visit

Children running in the woodland in summer at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire
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Family-friendly things to do at Gawthorpe Hall 

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.

View from the fernery in the Walled Garden, Gawthorpe Hall
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Explore Gawthorpe Hall's estate 

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.

A visitor in a green jacket walks a dog along a path
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Visiting Gawthorpe Hall with your dog 

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.

Visitors in the garden at Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire: a child stands on railings with the house in the background

School and group visits to Gawthorpe Hall 

The day-to-day running of Gawthorpe Hall is managed by Lancashire County Council. To find out about group visits or school trips please contact gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk.

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Gawthorpe Hall map 

Take a look at the map of Gawthorpe Hall to help plan your visit.

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