Visiting the Collection

Visiting the Collection

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection is based at Northlight, a redeveloped 19th century textile mill in Brierfield, Lancashire. The collection is housed in dedicated stores alongside our office and a study and workshop area.

The collection is availiable to view by appointment only. Individuals and groups can book a study visit to see items from the collection. You can find out more about this by visiting the Talks, Tours & Study Visits page.

We also run events throughout the year that offer another way to engage with the collection and you can find details of our current programme on the What's On page.

Accessibility

Our facilities at Northlight have fully step free access and disabled toilets.

There is free car parking adjacent to the building and coach parking can be arranged nearby if discussed with us prior to the visit.

Textile Displays at Gawthorpe Hall

You can also see a selection of items from our collection on display across several rooms of dedicated gallery space within Gawthorpe Hall in nearby Padiham.

The Hall is a National Trust owned property that is managed by Lancashire County Council. The following details were correct at the time of publication. For up to date details, please visit the Lancashire County Council website.

Gawthorpe Hall

Burnley Road

Padiham

BB12 8UA   (for Sat Nav use BB12 8SD)