Just a short distance from Oxford Road and Manchester city centre sits the former home of Manchester’s most famous Victorian writer, Elizabeth Gaskell. This beautifully restored historic house offers a variety of spaces for any event. Our purpose-built seminar rooms are ideally suited to a meeting, workshop, away-day or conference, offering a unique and inspiring backdrop for your event.
We can accommodate up to 35 delegates per room, depending on the layout. Each space includes a deluxe screen for your presentations, flip charts and hearing loops.
Our servants’ hall and garden are perfect breakout spaces, subject to availability.
We have a variety of refreshment and catering options available.
The house is fully accessible and disabled parking is available on-site.
If you hire one of our rooms on a Wednesday, Thursday or Sunday, you can enjoy a tour of the house for free!
What we offer
- Dedicated events team available on the day
- 3 purpose built seminar rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available 7 days a week
- Fully accessible venue
- Half or full day hire
- Day delegate rate offered
- Various refreshment and catering options
For more information about our room hire options and prices, please contact our team by completing the enquiry form below. Alternatively, email enquiries@elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk or call 0161 273 2215.