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.
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What's On

Elizabeth Gaskell’s House Online Book Group

16th January - 10th December

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

Textile Art Celebrating Trailblazing Women

4th January - 31st October

Exhibition of textile work created by the Trailblazing Stitching group.

True Love or Vinegar Valentine?

21st January - 22nd February

Victorian Valentines cards and literary romance

February Half-Term Family Fun

15th February - 22nd February

Half-term family activities

Online Talk: Elizabeth Gaskell- An Introduction

25th February

Online Talk - Elizabeth Gaskell

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Final chapter of young writers residency

Elizabeth Gaskell’s House has marked the conclusion of its first young writers’ residency with the publication of a book, I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell, featuring contributions of poetry, short stories More News