Gawthorpe Hall (National Trust)

Padiham
Nr Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 8UA
England

Website

E-mail

Enquiries

gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk

Telephone

01282 771004

Fax

01282 770178

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Exterior of Gawthorpe Hall and stunning grounds

This imposing house, set in tranquil grounds in the heart of urban Lancashire, resembles the great Hardwick Hall and is very probably by the same architect, Robert Smythson.

In the middle of the 19th century Sir Charles Barry was commissioned to restore the house, thereby creating the opulent interiors we see today. The Long Gallery is hung with portraits of society figures from the 17th century, some of which are on loan from the National Portrait Gallery, London.

Several rooms display part of the international collection of needlework, lace and costume assembled by the last family member to live here, Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth. The wooded park and riverside location offer wonderful walks.

Venue Type:

Historic house or home

 Opening hours

1 April to 1 Nov 2010
Tues-Thurs Sat Sun plus Bank Holidays
13.00-17.00 (last entry 4.30pm)

Closed: Mon Fri

 Admission charges

Adults: £4.00
Concessions: £3.00
Accompanied Children: FREE

Season ticket and multipass available:
Lancashire Museums Xplorer Tickets
Adult Season Ticket (1 venue, 1 Adult): £8.00
Adult Multi-Pass (13 venues, 1 Adult): £12.00
Family & Friends Multi-Pass (13 venues, 2 Adults, 2 Concessions: £20.00
Prices correct April 2010 but may be subject to change. Please see our website for latest details.

Discounts

  • National Trust
 General services and facilities
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Gardens open to public
  • Parking for coaches
 Children and families
  • Events and resources for children and families
 Disability access
  • Parking for disabled available
 Schools services and facilities
  • Primary school education service available
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events

Padiham
Nr Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 8UA
England

Website

E-mail

Enquiries

gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk

Telephone

01282 771004

Fax

01282 770178

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
Resources listed here may include websites, bookable tours and workshops, books, loan boxes and more. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all.
 Face to face resources

Gawthorpe Hall Site Tour (KS1 & 2)

http://www.lancscc.gov.uk/acs/sites/museums/venues/gawthorpe/index.asp?siteid=3773&pageid=18087

Built in the 17th century and remodelled in the 1850s, you can explore this beautiful Victorian home and discover the rich history of the Shuttleworth family.

How to obtain

To book a session, please complete this booking form www.lancscc.gov.uk/acs/sites/museums/incl/docs/schools/SessionBooking/GawthorpeHall.doc and send it directly with your non-refundable deposit of £30.00 to Gawthorpe Hall. For more information call 01282 771004 or email www.gawthorpe.hall@mus.lancscc.gov.uk

Padiham
Nr Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 8UA
England

Website

E-mail

Enquiries

gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk

Telephone

01282 771004

Fax

01282 770178

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Related teaching activities

Key stage 2 geography, 1 lesson

Knowledge and understanding of places

Compare the exterior design and the interiors of Gawthorpe Hall with houses that are designed today.

Key stage 2 history, 1 lesson

Organisation and communication

Write an observational diary of Gawthorpe Hall from the viewpoint of Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth, the last family member to live there.

Key stage 3 art and design, 1-2 lessons

1.3 Creativity

Sketch the woodland area that surrounds Gawthorpe Hall and create an imagined extension to the space.

Key stage 3 art and design, Small project

2.2 Understand and evaluate

What is the visual relationship between the buildings and open spaces of Gawthorpe Hall and why might these have been mirrored in Hardwick Hall?

Key stage 3 maths, 1 lesson

3.2 Geometry and measures

In small groups, discuss how maths could have been used to support the design and restoration of Gawthorpe Hall in the 17th century.