Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Not all National Trust properties are open yet, and those that are require pre-booking via their website, no later than 15:00 on the day prior to visit.

If you, or any of your party have a new persistant cough, or develop a fever of 38C, we would instead advise you to use the NHS's dedicated website for professional advice.

Gawthorpe Hall and Estate Block (NT)

The house was built in 1600 and restored by Sir Charles Barry in the 1850s. Sir Barry's designs have been re-created in the principal rooms. Gawthorpe was the home of the Shuttleworth family and the Rachel-Kay Shuttleworth textile collections are on display in the house. A restored 17thC estate building houses a broad programme of art and craft. Conference facility. The magnificent stone barn has now been fully restored and is open for events, exhibitions and weddings.

  • Currently: Low-level cloud, 10° C
  • Tuesday: Medium-level cloud, 11° C
  • Wednesday: Medium-level cloud, 13° C