Museums & Galleries · Lancashire
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
📍 BB12 8UA
Photo: Michael Garlick (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Changing exhibitions showcasing textiles at Gawthorpe Hall
- Study visits and research appointments at Brierfield store
- Collection spans five centuries of textiles and craft
- Workshops and talks, tours for learning and creativity
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection is an accredited museum and independent registered charity, caring for more than 30,000 objects spanning five centuries, founded by the Honourable Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth. The majority of the Collection is cared for in secure stores and archive at Northlight, Brierfield, accessible through pre-booked study visits and research appointments, while a changing programme of exhibitions at Gawthorpe Hall lets visitors discover highlights in a historic setting. Our collections are used by researchers, artists, designers, students and community groups. Based in Ightenhill, Burnley, within the Museums & Galleries category, it's close to Rose Grove station 1.2 miles away, and with 32 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it makes an easy addition to a longer stay.
Practical details
- Booking
- Study visits and research appointments must be pre-booked
- Best for
- Researchers, artists, designers, students and community groups
From the attraction's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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