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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.

What's On

Textile Art celebrating Trailblazing Women

22nd September - 30th March

Exhibition of textile work created by the Trailblazing Stitching group.

NEW Exhibition: The Story of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House from Dereliction to Delight

6th October - 6th July

Family Fun – Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

1st December - 15th December

Christmas Family Fun

Online Course: Short Stories – The Signalman

11th December

Short Stories - The Signalman

Online Course: A Man’s World – Fathers – John Barton from Elizabeth Gaskell’s Mary Barton

8th January

Online Course: A Man's World

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Young Trustees Appointed

Staff and trustees at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are delighted to welcome Rose Palmer and Rana Rofifah and into new roles as young trustees on the charity’s Board. This initiative, during More News