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Painting Padiham
Storm Art Gallery Burnley Road, PadihamThis exciting event is open to artists, both professional and amateur, using any style or media (except photography). Participants will be asked to select a location within a 2km radius of Padiham Town Hall, including Gawthorpe Hall grounds, and can paint outside or inside (with permission). Visitors to the event will be able to follow a trail to see artists at work and enjoy seeing original art created before their eyes.
History Wardrobe
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamThe Gentlewoman's Wardrobe: Fashion in the age of Anne Lister. A beautifully intimate exploration of fashion in the era of celebrated Yorkshire diarist Anne Lister, from corsets to sleeve puffs, to boots and bonnets, with unique original garments. Tel: 01282 771004 to book.
Make a Mini Rocket
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamCrafts in the nursery for bonfire night. Come and have a go at making your own mini rocket model to blast off Bonfire Night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Included in admission to the Hall (£6 adult, £4 concession, children under 16 free).
Victorian Christmas at Gawthorpe
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamGet into the festive spirit with a visit to Gawthorpe Hall's Victorian Christmas. See the Hall trimmed and decorated in a traditional style and discover how the Kay-Shuttleworth family feasted at Christmas in the Dining Room. There will be festive music from the Crickmore Crewe, craft activities for children and you can meet Father Christmas (please book in advance).
Wonka inspired afternoon tea at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel 28 Church Street, Padiham, BurnleyWelcome to the wonderful world of Willy Wonka and this inspired afternoon tea.
Bottomless Brunch at The Lawrence
The Lawrence Hotel, 28 Church Street, Padiham, BurnleyJoin a bottomless brunch Saturday and enjoy 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. 6th Jan, 3rd Feb & 2nd Mar. 1pm - 2.30pm.
Literary Trail
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamIt's literary month at Gawthorpe Hall - from Charlotte Bronte to Edward Lear more writers than you might realise were friends with the Kay-Shuttleworth family. Pick up a trail sheet in the Entrance Hall and look out for the books hidden in the rooms to find out more. Open daily.
Women’s Lives in seventeenth-century England by Professor Cordelia Beattie
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamAs part of the exhibition - An Account of Life: Gawthorpe Hall in the 1600s, Professor Cordelia Beattie of the University of Edinburgh will be giving a talk on Women's Lives in Seventeenth-century England. £8 (includes entry to the Hall, booking essential)
Heritage Open Day
Gawthorpe Hall Burnley Road, PadihamCome and explore the fabulous historic rooms of Gawthorpe Hall and discover the story of the Shuttleworths and their family home. Free as part of national Heritage Open Days.