Celebrating the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the UK’s most important Victorian writers. A restored Victorian middle-class house just one mile from the city centre.
This beautifully restored home has spectacular period rooms, villa garden, changing exhibitions and a Tea Room for visitors to enjoy.
Pre-booking essential.
OPENING TIMES : Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11.00am – 4.30pm
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House remains closed due to lockdown restrictions.
See the what’s on section for details of our 2021 online talks programme.
I only found out about this place because of the second hand book sale they have in the basement but we had a really nice visit. Its only a small... read more
It was a treat to visit this Victorian house, and gain a sense of the serious writing and philosophising that must have taken place in the lovely rooms. Although there... read more
Such an interesting house to visit, in such an unlikely area. Beautifully restored, loads of activities!
I recently visited Elizabeth Gaskell House for the first time & l was most impressed.Its not a big place but what there is has been carefully restored & is very... read more
Whilst we knew of some of her books, Cranford, North and South etc., our knowledge of the author was somewhat limited so that the discovery of the wide range of... read more
Realy enjoyed my first visit to Elizabeth Gaskells House. Will be going again when lm in Manchester. The volunterrs were so helpfull and friendly.
