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: Puffins, Penguins and Ladybirds: Summer Family Fun

Join us at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House this summer for some family fun to celebrate the National Year of Reading. Families can squawk, waddle and scuttle through Elizabeth Gaskell’s House on the hunt for creatures on our new trail, Puffins, Penguins and Ladybirds. With easy, medium and hard levels, it’s fun for all ages. Book Now to Visit After collecting your critters, families can stop by the Exhibition Room, where there is a cosy and colourful reading corner. Complete

: True Love or Vinegar Valentine?

Elizabeth Gaskell's House is enamoured to be displaying a collection of sweet and sour Victorian Valentine's Cards until 22 February. Keeping with the theme of romance we will be asking visitors to share their favourite literary romantic moments from either the pages or the screen. Will it be Mr Darcy and Lizzy Bennet or Heathcliff and Cathy? Tell us who you love to read! The Victorian Valentine's Cards are on loan to the House from Manchester Metropolitan Special

: Women of Oxford Road Walking Tour

Calling students and the curious! Join us for a unique walking tour to discover the history of Manchester women associated with the Oxford Road Corridor as part of The Cultural Welcome programme. Artists, writers, scientists, medics, campaigners – many were pioneers in their fields but may still lack recognition, including Elizabeth Gaskell. The guided walk starts at Grosvenor Square (All Saints Park), off Oxford Road, and will finish at Elizabeth Gaskell's House. The cost includes entry to Elizabeth

: A Novel Introduction

Visit Elizabeth Gaskell's House between 15 October until Sunday 26 October and you can purchase a mystery Elizabeth Gaskell book for £5 with your admission ticket. This offer is linked to the House’s current exhibition, I’ve Never Read Elizabeth Gaskell, which explores how three young writers in residence have engaged with Elizabeth’s legacy for the first time, an experience shared by many of our visitors. A variety of paperback titles will be wrapped in brown paper and waiting for visitors

: Gardening Activity Day at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Join us for our first ever Gardening Activity Day! Find out what it's like to work in our award-winning garden by helping our team of Gardening Volunteer prepare the Garden for the autumn. At the end of the day, you will be able to take home a plant from our Garden. Details Where: Elizabeth Gaskell's House GardenWhen: Wednesday 18th SeptemberTime: 10.30am - 2.30pm What will I be doing? Tasks will be dependent on the weather, but will likely