Blogs & News

: 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

: Wedding Open Day at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

You are invited The Wedding Team at Elizabeth Gaskell's House request the pleasure of your company at our wedding open day on Saturday 14 September 2024. Order of the day This is the perfect opportunity to see the House as it would be on your special day. One of our wedding coordinators will give you a tour of the venue and provide details of our various packages. You can then explore the House further and speak to our

: International Women’s Day Banner Making

Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 and champion the achievements of women by joining our drop-in banner making workshop with renowned textile artist Dr. Sarah-Joy Ford. In this international women’s day special workshop you will be invited to make your own feminist textile banner inspired by the Elizabeth Gaskell’s feminist legacy in Manchester. We will be using heat bond applique, hand stitching and embellishment techniques and tassel making. All the materials will be provided and you will be able

: Summer Family Fun

Rain or shine, indoor or outdoor, we have a summer of trails and games for all the family when you visit Elizabeth Gaskell's House. Outdoor Fun & Games Explore our historic garden on the garden trail by scanning the QR codes to learn fun facts, play games, tell jokes and find out ways you can help to support wildlife and reduce your carbon emission at home. (We also have a paper version of the garden trail so don't

: MACFEST : Turkish Floral Art Workshop

Join us for an exciting Turkish/Ottoman illuminated floral arts workshop with Ashfia Ashrif, an artist and a student of Tehzip/ illumination.During the demonstration she will also speak about her journey as an artist and showcase some of her work. Introduced by: Fiona Fulton, Neighbourhood Engagement Officer. Tickets £5. Please note that booking for this event must be done via MACFEST Eventbrite page and that we cannot take bookings via the House.