Friends of Gawthorpe

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The Friends was formed in 1973 to bring together those people interested in Gawthorpe Hall and its grounds and the famous collection of textiles started by Rachel B Kay-Shuttleworth.

At long last the winter is coming to an end and your favourite place to visit, is open once more. Enjoy the activities ...
01/04/2026

At long last the winter is coming to an end and your favourite place to visit, is open once more. Enjoy the activities as the staff and volunteers are eager to see you all again.

https://blackburncathedral.com/fabric-of-faith-a-century-of-vestments/Find out more about the connection between The Hon...
27/03/2026

https://blackburncathedral.com/fabric-of-faith-a-century-of-vestments/
Find out more about the connection between The Hon Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth and Blackburn Cathedral's - Blackburn Diocesan Fellowship of Church Needleworkers - with the fabulous exhibition.

Fabric of Faith - A Century of Vestments will be on display at Blackburn Cathedral from 27th March until 27th April 2026. Margo Selby exhibition. Learn more...

Interesting article on BBC Lancashire website about the repairs to the barn at Gawthorpe, including some old photos. See...
30/01/2026

Interesting article on BBC Lancashire website about the repairs to the barn at Gawthorpe, including some old photos. See:

Originally built for agricultural storage, the great barn at Gawthorpe Hall dates back to 1605.

One for 2026. A great place to visit.
05/01/2026

One for 2026. A great place to visit.

One to look forward to, in the New Year.
18/12/2025

One to look forward to, in the New Year.

If you have young people in your family, they may like to take part in Junior Sew Social at Towneley Hall, this weekend....
11/12/2025

If you have young people in your family, they may like to take part in Junior Sew Social at Towneley Hall, this weekend. Enjoy.

Come and take part in our Junior Sew Social Christmas Craft Workshop on Sunday 14th December, 12:30pm-2:30pm ⛄️🎄

Led by Cassie from the Sew Social Group, stitch your own felt decoration to take home. Suitable for ages 8+ accompanied by an adult.

This will be held in the Regency Rooms inside the Hall. It’s a FREE drop in session.

(Adult entry fee applies, free entry for children)

03/12/2025

Look carefully and you may spot a familiar face.

Do you have any glamorous photos of yourself for this exhibition?
28/11/2025

Do you have any glamorous photos of yourself for this exhibition?

11/11/2025

🎖️In remembrance of Captain Lawrence Kay-Shuttleworth and his brother Captain Edward Kay-Shuttleworth, sons of 1st Lord & Lady Shuttleworth of Gawthorpe Hall, both killed in 1917 during World War One.

This photo is possibly the only one of the brothers together in their military uniforms, with their wives Sibell and Selina.

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Gawthorpe Hall, Burnley Road
Padiham
BB128UA

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