Opening Times
| 23 Mar - 3 Nov | |
|---|---|
| Mon | CLOSED |
| Tue | CLOSED |
| Wed | 12 - 5pm |
| Thur | 12 - 5pm |
| Fri | 12 - 5pm |
| Sat | 12 - 5pm |
| Sun | 12 - 5pm |
Open bank holidays 12 - 5pm
We suggest you allow at least 1.5 hours for your visit.
Last entry to the Hall 4.30pm.
Admission Charges
Save money with our Xplorer multi-pass tickets
| Adults | £ 4.00 |
|---|---|
| Concessions | £ 3.00 |
| Accompanied Children | FREE |
| National Trust members | FREE* |
* A charge to enter grounds may apply on special event days.
Events at Gawthorpe Hall
2013 Events Guide coming soon.
Facilities
- Free parking for cars and coaches
- Tea room serving light refreshments
- Limited access for disabled users
- Visitors with guide dogs welcome
- Family events and activities
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Contact the museum
Gawthorpe Hall
Padiham, Nr Burnley, BB12 8UA.
Tel: (+44) 01282 771004
Fax: (+44) 01282 770178
Our venues
Gawthorpe Hall
Workshops available
Workshop 1
Victorian butler & housekeeper (2hrs) Key Stages 1 and 2
Visit the kitchens and discover the duties of the butler at the Hall. Hands-on activities include polishing the silver and instruction in setting the table correctly. Follow the housekeeper and learn about the jobs she has to do every day. A practical session including laying a fire in one of the bedroom
Workshop 2
Time Scene Investigations: Symbolism in portraits (2hrs) Key Stages 2 and 3
Join our time scene officer and explore the historical portraits housed within Gawthorpe Hall. Use your skills as a time scene detective to find and interpret the hidden meanings within the paintings. Examine samples of the fabrics seen in the portrait, learn about their history and what they signify. Then using what you have discovered about symbolism; plan, design and create your own portrait. What symbolism will you hide in yours?
Workshop 3
The GawthorpeWardrobe (2hrs) Key Stages 1 and 2
Inspired by the Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, pupils will create costumed characters based on key figures from the history of Gawthorpe Hall. This is a practical, hands-on craft activity that will unlock pupils' imagination as they design an animated character to take away.
Site Tour (1hr) Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 - combines with all workshops to give a full day.
Cost
Morning/afternoon session (2hrs) £2.50 LCC pupil £3 Non LCC pupil
All day session (4hrs) £5 LCC pupil £6 Non LCC pupil
Accompanying adults free.
Please call the museum on 01282 771004 to make a booking.
Special Events Weeks
17 - 21 June 2013 English Civil War (KS2/KS3)
Activities include:
- Pike and musket drill
- Code breaking
- Interactive Battle of Preston
- Overview of English Civil War
All workshops include demonstrations, talks and object handling led by specialist costumed staff, sessions focus on group work, hands on activities, discussion and interaction.
Contact Gawthorpe Hall directly for further information, cost and booking forms.
9 - 13 December 2013 Victorian Christmas (KS1/ lower KS2)
A week of special Victorian sesions, allowing pupils to experience a real Victorian Christmas in the unique setting of this historical site - guaranteed to bring out the festive spirit in everyone!
Workshops:
- Make and decorate a traditional Victorian Christmas tree decoration.
- Find out all about the ingredients and traditions behind the Victorian Christmas pudding and make a special batch of Christmas pot pourri.
- Find out how Victorian children would entertain themselves by taking part in a range of Victorian parlour games.
- Listen to some of Father Christmas' fantastic stories and discover what Victorian children would have found in their stockings on Christmas Day.
All workshops include demonstrations, talks and object handling led by specialist costumed staff, sessions focus on group work, hands on activities, discussion and interaction.
Contact Gawthorpe Hall directly for further information, cost and booking forms.
If these activities aren't what you are looking for, please give us a call to discuss your requirements as we can devise programmes for other subjects and age groups.