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.

Pre-booking online is now essential when visiting the House.

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.

The Women who said YES!

1st April - 28th June

Temporary exhibition about the women who stood for parliament in 1918.

Purrrfect May Half-term Family Fun

24th May - 7th June

Easter Family Activities

Online Talk: Cranford – A TV Classic

13th June

Online event: Cranford TV Classic

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Welcome to the World of Cranford – Your Online Events

Welcome to the world of, what must surely be Elizabeth Gaskell's most charming novel, Cranford. This story of the 'Amazons' of Cranford has never been out of print. Now a More News