WHILE AWAY AN AFTERNOON

For those who love to add a little culture to their holidays and days out, Lancashire’s museums and art galleries provide the perfect place. While away an afternoon exploring some of the rich heritage of the county, or enjoying artwork from all over the world.

Lancashire’s art galleries showcase fine art, historic costumes, contemporary art and textiles from artists and creators from Lancashire and across the region and beyond.

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection

Discover historic and contemporary lace, quilts, costume, samplers and embroidery from all over the world right here in Lancashire. The Gawthorpe Textiles Collection is spread across five galleries are the truly beautiful Gawthorpe Hall in Pennine Lancashire and is not to be missed by any needlework lover. The collection includes an in-situ reference library of art, design and craft books and an archive of founder Miss Rachel’s letters.