Gawthorpe Hall - worth a look?

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Gawthorpe Hall - worth a look?

Post by Guller Bull » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:03 am

Never been to the Hall itself but down in the area next week. We are members of Nat Trust so thought might have a look.

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Post by jtv » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:12 am

Yes definitely!

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Post by Burnley1989 » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:19 am

It's OK, certainly a nice looking building, its not as big as you imagine it will be, but it's worth a visit. (Just check its open though. It rarely is when I walk down,)

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Post by HuncoatClaret » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:22 am

Towneley Hall has recently reopened after being closed for 3 years, but be aware, it's closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.

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Post by dougcollins » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:35 am

Absolutely.

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Post by dougcollins » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:37 am

HuncoatClaret wrote:
Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:22 am
Towneley Hall has recently reopened after being closed for 3 years, but be aware, it's closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Also worth a visit.
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Post by Hbclaret007 » Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:39 am

It's fantastic, as is towneley. We are lucky to have these incredible historic buildings. Enjoy them!
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Post by get stuck in tracy » Sat Oct 04, 2025 10:23 am

If he turns out as good as Dewsbury Hall well worth a look.
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Post by Guller Bull » Sat Oct 04, 2025 10:47 am

Thanks everyone. We'll have a gander!

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Post by karatekid » Sat Oct 04, 2025 10:52 am

Is there an entry fee for either of these?

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Post by pauliopaulio » Sat Oct 04, 2025 1:39 pm

HuncoatClaret wrote:
Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:22 am
Towneley Hall has recently reopened after being closed for 3 years, but be aware, it's closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Went in a couple of weeks past. Definitely an asset to the town.

It was heritage week so they had a lot of staff on so learned quite a few facts too. The one that struck me the most was that when the council bought the Hall it was completely empty. Everything inside it has been bought by the council for the town - I just imagined most of it was originally part of the Hall.

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Post by Acting Claret » Sat Oct 04, 2025 2:12 pm

karatekid wrote:
Sat Oct 04, 2025 10:52 am
Is there an entry fee for either of these?
Gawthorpe is National Trust so yes. Not sure about Towneley but I think so.

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Post by ClaretCliff » Sat Oct 04, 2025 3:44 pm

Gawthorpe is free to NT members, otherwise there an entry charge.
Towneley is not NT and there is a £5.50 entry fee but the ticket lasts for a year. Kids are free.

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Post by ollieclarets8 » Sat Oct 04, 2025 3:46 pm

Hbclaret007 wrote:
Sat Oct 04, 2025 8:39 am
It's fantastic, as is towneley. We are lucky to have these incredible historic buildings. Enjoy them!
It's what I say when people ask about Burnley. Towneley Hall, Towneley Park and Turf Moor.
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Post by BurnleyFC » Sat Oct 04, 2025 4:47 pm

Gawthorpe Hall is stunning and looks even better at this time of year.

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Post by Formerbfcmanager » Sat Oct 04, 2025 7:02 pm

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Post by elwaclaret » Sat Oct 04, 2025 7:03 pm

karatekid wrote:
Sat Oct 04, 2025 10:52 am
Is there an entry fee for either of these?
Eight pounds I think for Towneley, but it is a year long ticket that you can use as often as you like. Gawthorpe is National Trust, there is a fee if not a member. I’m in NT so don’t know what it is, but I do know they sometimes give out vouchers in local press for free entry during school holidays.

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Re: Gawthorpe Hall - worth a look?

Post by ClaretCliff » Sat Oct 04, 2025 11:21 pm

Towneley is definately £5.50 entry, which lasts for a year. Free for kids. I’m certain because my wife is a volunteer there.

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