Visiting the Collection

Visiting the Collection at Northlight

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 available to view by appointment only. Individuals and groups can book a study visit or tour 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 the chance to view and engage with the collection and you can find details of our current programme on the What's On page.

How to Find Us

The address for our space at Northlight is:

Gawthorpe Textiles Collection
Suite 226 Unit 2 Northlight House
Pendle Road
Brierfield
Lancashire

Our postcode is BB9 5FL, but as this is a relatively new postcode you may find it useful to look us up on Google Maps by name using Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, as our map pin will show you exactly where the correct door is. Alternatively you can look for us on What3words using //robots.roses.maybe which also points you to the door of our reception.

Accessibility

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

There is free car parking adjacent to the building and the car park has several marked bays reserved for disabled parking. If you have any specific access requirements please get in touch with us prior to your visit and we will be happy to discuss how we can best accommodate you.

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 Hall is closed over winter so please visit the Lancashire County Council  website for up to date opening dates and times.