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Built between 1600 and 1605 Gawthorpe Hall was the family seat of the Shuttleworth family for over 300 years and Charlotte Bronte visited frequently as she was a friend of John Kay-Shuttleworth.
Inside the house you will find period rooms on display from the 1850 remodelling by renowned architect Sir Charles Barry as well as original plasterwork ceilings, panelled decoration and the impressive Long Gallery. Also on display are over 200 pieces from the nationally important Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth textile collection, Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth having devoted her life to collecting needlework from all over the world and all periods of history.
The National Portrait Gallery has loaned over 30 paintings to the Hall - all of which illustrate its fascinating connections and history, particularly with the English Civil War. Gawthorpe Hall is an artistic and historic treasure trove in the middle of industrial Lancashire and a superb way to finish the Bronte Way.
Gawthorpe Hall is open from April to October every day except Monday and Friday, 1pm until 5pm (last admission 4.30pm). Also open on Bank Holidays.
Adults £ 4.00, Concessions £ 3.00, Kids go FREE (under 16), National Trust members FREE, Season ticket and Multipass available.
Parking, tea room, garden, events programme including costumed interpretation, woodland walk, admittance to guide dogs, brailled guide available, limited access for disabled (with photo album of inaccessible rooms).
Telephone (UK) 01282 771004
e-mail:
gawthorpehall@lancashire.gov.uk
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