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Charlotte Brontë & Elizabeth Gaskell Twilight Tour

We invite you to join this one-off twilight tour of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House exploring the friendship between Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell.

Twinkling in the candlelight, our restored Victorian rooms will be an inspiring backdrop for a unique tour that brings to life the controversies and intimacies which shaped the careers, lives and legacies of these two female writers.

Ticket price includes an expert guide, exclusive access to rare objects and books and most importantly, a wine (or non-alcoholic fizz) upon arrival. Tickets strictly limited, book yours today.

Keep the Pages Turning

Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is run by Manchester Historic Buildings Trust (charity no. 1080606) and all money gained through private tours, talks, room hire and ticket sales goes towards the ongoing maintenance and running costs of the House. If you would like to support the House with an additional donation you can do so via this link.

29th Oct 2026

6pm - 7:30pm

Plans are like a card-house-if one gives way, all the others come rattling about your head

Elizabeth Gaskell, 1864