elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk

Hands-on visitor expereince

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

Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday via timed entry from 11am until 3pm.
Booking Essential.

Booking is essential if you plan to visit the House from 15 Nov until 20 Dec.

What's On

Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

15th November - 20th December

See our beautiful House decked out in Christmas splendour.

Online Event: Elizabeth Gaskell V George Eliot – The Moorland Cottage V The Mill on the Floss

18th November

Online Event: Elizabeth Gaskell V George Eliot

Online Event: A Victorian Christmas with Lucinda Dickens Hawksley

2nd December

Online Event: A Victorian Christmas with Lucinda Dickens Hawksley

Online Book Group: Victory by Joseph Conrad

10th December

Thursday 10 December 1-2.15pm

Online Course: Elinor and Marianne in Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

13th January

more events

Victorian Christmas returns to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this festive season

Our popular Victorian Christmas experience is back for the 2026 festive season – and promises to be more magical than ever! The former residence of the famous novelist Elizabeth Gaskell More News