The Bronte Room is named after Elizabeth’s close friend and fellow author, Charlotte Bronte.
One of our exhibition rooms, the Bronte Room is located on the first floor of the main house, overlooking the garden and the park. This room is fully accessible via our lift. Hire prices include a deluxe screen, flip chart and Wi-Fi.
The Bronte Room is available for hire on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It can be hired individually, or in a package with the Darwin Room and the Nightingale Room.
Capacities and layouts
Please find the maximum capacity for various layouts in the Bronte Room below. These numbers include facilitators.
- Theatre – 30 delegates
- Boardroom – 16 delegates
- Classroom – 16 delegates
- Cabaret – 15 delegates
- Horseshoe – 16 delegates
Prices
These prices apply to weekday bookings between 9am and 5pm. Please enquire for more information about Saturday and evening rates.
| Hourly rate | 4 hours | 8 hours | |
| Standard bookings | £40 per hour (min. 2) | £140 | £280 |
| Charities & community groups* | £30 per hour (min. 2) | £100 | £200 |
*These discounted rates do not apply to registered charities or community groups if they are booking on behalf of a non-charitable organisation.
We offer a tea and coffee package for just £30 for us to 15 people or £40 for over 15 people. We do not provide catering but we are happy for you to bring your own food or arrange for a delivery. We can recommend some local catering companies if you would like.
If you are looking for something more bespoke, our team will be happy to help. Please contact us by completing the enquiry form below. Alternatively, email enquiries@elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk or call 0161 273 2215.
