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.

Online Talk: Mothers of the Gothic – Writing the Supernatural

30th September

Online Talk - Mothers of the Gothic

Charlotte Brontë & Elizabeth Gaskell Tour

2nd October

New tour exploring the friendship between Elizabeth Gaskell and Charlotte Brontë

The Cultural Welcome

7th October - 11th October

Free events for students with The Cultural Welcome

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Creating Pathways from Work Experience to Employment

We are very proud of the partnership with have developed with Manchester College and their students over the past four years - this letter from them really made our day. More News