Elizabeth Gaskell’s House named Hidden Gem by Visit England
Staff and volunteers at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are delighted to have been awarded a Hidden Gem accolade by VisitEngland. This Accolade is awarded annually to participants in the VisitEngland Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and acknowledges the high-quality visitor experience delivered by the
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Step into a Very Victorian Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
Manchester's historic literary attraction Elizabeth Gaskell's House is hosting a Very Victorian Christmas for the first time this festive season. The former residence of the famous novelist Elizabeth Gaskell will be getting into the holiday spirit this November, offering visitors the chance to explore
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48. A Year in the Life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
29 September - 3 October 2025 Well I've done it! I've documented the 10th anniversary year at Elizabeth Gaskell's House in 48 weekly blogs (omitting a few weeks for holidays and Christmas) covering the challenges and fun we've had along the way.
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47. A Year in the Life of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House
22-26 October 2025 My second-to-last blog for the year - can't quite believe we have almost done a full year and that the 10-year anniversary is almost at an end. Funding applications, namely the MCC Cultural Partnership Grant application, have been all
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15-21 September 2025 Another one of those weeks where our feet haven't touched the ground or that's how it felt. We were a team member down for most of the week and boy did I feel it. It felt like there was
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