elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk

Historic house and museum that celebrates the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the UK’s most important Victorian writers.

A hands-on experience that will introduce you to the world of the writer Elizabeth Gaskell and her family through historic period rooms, Victorian style garden, expert guides and changing exhibitions.

Book Now to Visit Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

OPENING TIMES : Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
11.00am – 4.30pm. Last admission 3pm Booking Advised.

Please book in advance where possible to guarantee your admission.
The House is open up to and including Thursday 18 December.

What's On

Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Book Group Online

16th January - 10th December

We read (and re-read) classic works of fiction. New members welcome.

Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

16th November - 18th December

See our beautiful House decked out in Christmas splendour.

M13 Residents Go Free

3rd December

Local residents visit for free

Online Talk: Celebrating a Victorian Christmas – Elizabeth Gaskell, Charles Dickens, Charlotte Brontë and more

3rd December

Online Talk: Celebrating Victorian Christmas

Online Event: From Page to Screen – An Evening with Andrew Davies

9th December

Online Event: Legendary screenwriter Andrew Davies

more events

Elizabeth Gaskell’s House named Hidden Gem by Visit England

Staff and volunteers at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are delighted to have been awarded a Hidden Gem accolade by VisitEngland. This Accolade is awarded annually to participants in the VisitEngland Visitor More News