Gatty Park covers three hectares and was formerly the grounds of Elmfield Hall owned by the Gatty Family. The Gattys accumulated significant wealth during the Industrial Revolution, with Mr. F. A. Gatty enhanced the dyeing process for Turkey Red and, more notably, Khaki, which replaced Turkey Red uniforms during the Boer War.
Elmfield Hall is an impressive Grade II Listed building located within the park and now serves as the home of Community Solutions, a social enterprise focused on enriching the local community through engagement and support programs. Mr. Gatty’s tea room hosts various events and services, and as an ethical business, all profits from the tea room are reinvested into community initiatives.
The Dye Shed at Elmfield Hall was used for dyeing fabrics, and currently showcases traditional methods and practices, often serving as a space for workshops and demonstrations related to textile arts.
Photo – Lancashire Textile Gallery
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays
Opening Days & Times
Current opening times outside of BTB schedule, visit the venue’s website for the most up to date opening times.
Team Room opening times:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9am-5pm |
| Thursday | 9am-5pm |
| Friday | 9am-5pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Accessibility
Parking – There is a small number of parking spaces available at the Riding Barn Street entrance before you enter through the park gates. There are a number of spaces available within the park for disabled patrons’, accessed from the Riding Barn Street entrance.
Toilets – There are no public toilets within Gatty Park.
Gradients – Gatty Park is a sloping site however it is possible to access all the parks features without the need to encounter any steps. The children’s play area can be accessed from a small entrance on Hyndburn Road providing level access.
Directions & Contact
Telephone 01254 460080
Email Venue
Elmfield Hall, Gatty Park, Hyndburn Road, Church, BB5 4AA