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Gawthorpe Hall
Type:Historic House
Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 8SD
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Gawthorpe Hall is an Elizabethan gem in the heart of industrial Lancashire. It was redesigned in the 1850s by Sir Charles Barry, architect of the Houses of Parliament and Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey was set.
The Hall's beautiful interiors show life as it was in the Victorian era for the Kay-Shuttleworth family who resided at Gawthorpe for almost 400 years. Discover the history of the house, the family and famous visitors such as writers Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell. The Hall and family also inspired contemporary author, Stacey Halls, who set her 2019 bestselling novel The Familiars at Gawthorpe.
With views across to Pendle Hill, gardens for play and woodland for adventure, it’s a wonderful day out for everyone. There are creative trails and activities for families to enjoy and an exhibitions and events programme throughout the year including outdoor theatre, artist-led textile workshops and talks.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Ticket | £7.00 per ticket |
| Guided Tour | £8.00 per ticket |
Accompanied children free (up to 18 years old)
National Trust members free.
For group bookings or guided tours please contact us to discuss your needs
| 2025 (2 Apr 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday - Sunday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 12:00 | - 17:00 |
* Last entry 4.15pm.
An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600sAn exhibition bringing the household of Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s to life, through the original account books of the Shuttleworth Family.
Meet the Housekeeper in the Victorian kitchen at Gawthorpe HallDiscover Gawthorpe Hall's basement kitchen and meet the housekeeper. 
Getting dressed in the early 1600s: a talk exploring Jacobean clothes. at Gawthorpe HallDo you know a ruff from a coif, a partlet from a rebato? 
Painting Padiham at Gawthorpe HallThis popular outdoor painting event returns with professional and amateur artists painting live in the grounds of the Hall and around Padiham town centre.
Make a charm pendant at Gawthorpe HallGet creative and make your own charm pendant in this workshop. 
Patching it up? discovering quilts and patchworkDiscover beautiful patchwork, quilts and textiles and meet the sewing specialists who will share their sewing secrets.
The Craft House: a talk about Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth and her textile collectionThis talk by the curator of Gawthorpe Textiles Collection tells the fascinating story of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018From M65 Junction 8, follow the signs to Padiham town centre, then travel out of Padiham towards Burnley. Gawthorpe Hall is on the main Padiham to Burnley road, on the left hand side.
The Burnley & Pendle Mainline Bus stops at the end of the driveway to the Hall on Burnley Road/Victoria Road, Padiham (from Burnley Bus Station).Rail: To Burnley Barracks and Burnley, Manchester Road stations.
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