National Trust - Gawthorpe Hall

Excellent Hall and grounds, Free entry to the Hall for National Trust members, grounds are free to all. The Hall is wonderful inside, lovely, elegant rooms, the guides very knowledgeable and helpful. This location is definitely missing a cafe/tea room though a lovely dog friendly cafe is well worth a visit in Padiham ( The Fat Giraffe) just a short drive away.

This is a real gem of a place. The house is surprisingly large and there are many features remaining from the early 1600s. The grounds are mostly beautiful woods and quite extensive. There is no cafe but there was a coffee van there when we visited and apparently he will be there for a while during the rest of the summer.

Good for an hour or two, set in woodlands with plenty walks and great for dogs. Not in hall !Currently there's a textile exhibition on the second floor until 5/11/23 which adds another level of interest. Don't think the kids would thank you, But for us anoraks some good things to see.

Great visit to a beautiful house. Wonderful staff and volunteers, all happy to share their knowledge. No café but there was a mobile coffee van. The textile galleries were excellent too.

Unfortunately I didn't get chance to go in the main building however the grounds are fantastic and make for a lovely walk. Very very well kept and 1 of the only national Trust sites I no of where parking is free. Toilet facilities on site extremely clean. Lovely area to have a picnic. All in all well worth a visit. Car park does get full and quickly only down side. Nice clean easy paths good for all abilities will definitely be back.

Never been in the house. Cafe not open anymore. Gardens and woodland walks poorly kept. Very wet and muddy after rain. The main driveway is quite narrow with no path for pedestrians. A bit disappointing.

A surprise location within Padiham itself. Lovley walk around the Hall and Gardens. Lots of history for a Stately house of its size. You won't be disappointed. Well worth the visit, lots of parking, and a small coffee stand is available but more seating would be better. Bring a blanket its ideal for a picnic.

We visited on a very dull week day so it looks very gloomy in the photos but the hall is a beautiful property with small gardens and some woodland walks to enjoy.The staff are very helpful with good knowledge to share.Disappointed that there's no longer a sit-in cafe. The cafe is there but looks closed down. No signage for a cafe either. Very odd.It was a very cold day and before going on a woodland walk, finding shelter from the cold wind whilst having a coffee purchased from a mobile truck that was there (not sure if that's a regular thing), was difficult.There's a feeling of the grounds being a little unloved. Not the usual standard of a National Trust property. Again a little odd but we did enjoy the house.It's not a full day visit, we were finished in a couple of hours.

Gawthorpe Hall is a beautiful Elizabethan country house set in 100 acres of parkland. The house was built in the early 1600s and is one of the finest examples of Elizabethan architecture in the north of England. The hall is now owned by the National Trust and is open to the public for tours.The interior of the hall is just as impressive as the exterior. The rooms are decorated with fine furniture, tapestries, and paintings. There is also a collection of needlework, including a famous sampler made by Margaret Gawthorpe in 1616.The grounds of Gawthorpe Hall are also worth exploring. There is a walled garden, a maze, and a natural play area. The grounds are also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, pheasants, and ducks.Gawthorpe Hall is a great place to visit for a day out. It is a beautiful and historic house with a fascinating history. The grounds are also a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.Overall, I would highly recommend a visit to Gawthorpe Hall. It is a beautiful and historic house with a lot to offer visitors.

Wow! What a gorgeous find on my doorstep! Frequented by dog-walkers and couples of all ages. Plus car park is FREE, although owned by National Trust, the site is managed by Lancashire County Council with free entry (apart from interior of house: £6 for adults). Good toilets. Sadly no cafe. Very impressive sight!