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Christmas at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Step into a magical Victorian Christmas Experience at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House.

From mid November the House will be decked out in Christmas splendour.

Each of the atmospheric restored rooms will tell stories of Victorian Christmas past. Whilst festive entertainment and a children’s trail make the visit a real present!

A real festive delight for the whole family – the House and garden are fully wheelchair-accessible and there is drop-in Christmas crafts for all ages.

All included in admission and under-16s go free with a paying adult.

Escape the Christmas crowds and enjoy a delicious range of festive snacks and treats in our famous Tea Room too. Try our seasonal hot chocolate or specialty teas and coffee served in vintage china.

What else do I need to know?

• You must pre-book your visit, (Tickets are released a month in advance – click on the link below)
• Buggies, prams and wheelchair users are welcome throughout the House and garden (we have a lift and ramped entrance), there are baby-change facilities and the House is breastfeeding-friendly. We also have a ‘do touch’ policy so the majority of items in the House can be touched and chairs sat on.
• Hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks are available to buy from the Tea Room.  We will also have festive drinks and snacks on sale throughout December.
• There is a small shop with Christmas gifts, books (new and second-hand) and decorations on sale.
• Last entry to the House is 3pm.

We are approximately a 10-15 minute walk from Manchester Museum and the Whitworth Art Gallery on Oxford Road.

The House is open every Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11am-4.30pm (last entry 3pm).