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Family Fun – May Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Looking for a new family day out? Step inside Manchester’s very own literary house for some time off with friends and family.

Let the kids use their imaginations with our craft activity in the Servants Hall while you keep watch and treat yourself to tea and cake. Plus there is dressing-up, colouring and hands-on activities – all included in admission.

Kids go free with a paying adult and your ticket includes 12 months entry so banish boredom and visit as many times as you like!

The craft activity is available 11am – 4pm (last entry 3pm) on open days between Sunday 25 May – Thursday 5 June. Adults are £8.50 per person and under 16s are free with a paying adult. Booking is advised as it helps us make sure you have the best time possible – or just turn up and pay on the door.

Family Friendly venue

We love to welcome families at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House:

• 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.

• Drinks (including cordial with free refills), cakes and snacks are available to buy from the Tea Room. We have a limited food offer so you are welcome to bring a picnic.

• There is a small shop with pocket money items from £1 upwards including quill pens, cat toys and erasers. We also have a small selection of second-hand children’s books on sale.

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).