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Gawthorpe Hall

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A jewel of an Elizabethan House featuring opulent interiors. Gawthorpe was built between 1600-1605 around a medieval pele, or fortified tower house. The architect responsible was probably Robert Smythson, and Gawthorpe bears more than a passing resenblance to Smythson's triumphant work at Hardwick Hall.

The interior displays original 17th century ornamental plasterwork and wooden panelling. The house was greatly modified between 1849-1851 by Sir Charles Barry. Some of Barry's original architectural drawings for the remodelling are on display in the Hall.

Worthy of special note within the Hall is a superb collection of textiles, with over 300 historically important textile works on view. In the Long Gallery are portraits of 17th century nobility, many on loan from the National Portrait Gallery in London. Beside the house is a formal parterre, and further afield there are trails through open woodland.

Note: Do not mistake THIS Gawthorpe Hall with the house of the same name at Bingley (Yorkshire).
nr Burnley, Padiham, Lancashire, England, BB12 8UA

About Gawthorpe Hall
Attraction Type: Historic House
Website: Gawthorpe Hall
Email: gawthorpehall@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust
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Photo Credit: Richard Buck, licensed for reuse under Creative Commons Licence.
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Midsummer Barn - 8.2 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Darwen, Lancashire Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £250

The Manor House - 10.1 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Harrop Fold, Lancashire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £295

The Old Granary - 10.1 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Harrop Fold, Lancashire Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £195

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Holiday Inn Express Burnley - 1.7 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Burnley, Lancashire Stay from: £59.00

Rosehill House Hotel - 2.5 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Burnley, Lancashire Stay from: £65.00

The Sparrow Hawk - 2.5 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Burnley, Lancashire Stay from: £46.00

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Norwood - 3.7 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Clayton-le-Moor, Lancashire From: £40.00

The Maple Lodge - 4.1 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Clayton-le-Moor, Lancashire

The Old Post House Hotel - 6.3 miles from Gawthorpe Hall Clitheroe, Lancashire From: £48.00

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