Elizabeth Gaskell's House visit with optional lunch afterwards
Overview
Join us as we take a look around this historic furnished house and museum that celebrates the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865), one of the UK's most important Victorian writers. The period rooms and garden throw light on the life of Elizabeth Gaskell and her family. Expert guides will answer your questions and tell you fascinating stories of her work and her world.
Described by the press after her death as ‘one of the greatest female novelists of all time’ Elizabeth Gaskell was born in 1810 and lived at 84 Plymouth Grove in Manchester with her family from 1850 until her death in 1865. She is best known for writing Cranford, North and South and the biography of her friend Charlotte Bronte.
You can walk around the house at your own pace and chat with the knowledgeable volunteer guides with fascinating details.
There is a pleasant downstairs tea-room for a cuppa anytime during your visit - it is a simple set-up, no hot food and no fancy drinks. Toilets downstairs.
Accessible: Full wheelchair access, lifts to all 3 floors, and accessible toilets. Limited parking for Blue Badge holders, please phone them in advance to reserve a space.
- The House opens at 11am, meet by 11.10am at the entrance desk. Spice will book and pay for your entrance ticket in advance. On the day, give your name at the desk to get your annual pass
- For those wanting to join us for the optional lunch, we will meet in the downstairs tea-room at 1pm ready to set off to go for lunch at the pleasant Whitworth Art Gallery Cafe, 10 minutes walk towards City Centre.
Includes
- A warm welcome from our volunteer host
- entrance to Elizabeth Gaskell's House at £9 which is valid for 12 months
- An optional lunch (at your own cost)
Extras
- all food and drinks purchased on the day
Location & Itinerary
- The House opens at 11am, we will meet by 11.10am at the entrance desk. Spice will book your entrance ticket in advance. On the day, give your name at the desk and pay £9 by card for your entry charge, you are then given your annual pass.
- For those wanting to join us for the optional lunch, we will meet in the downstairs tea-room at 1pm ready to set off to go for lunch at the pleasant Whitworth Art Gallery Cafe, 10 minutes walk towards City Centre.
Public Transport: Nearest tram stop is Piccadilly, nearest main train stations are Piccadilly or Oxford Road. Then walk 25-30 minutes or get the bus.
Buses from Princes Street A34 : Bus 50 along Upper Brook Street to Swinton Grove.
Buses V1/V2 along Oxford Road to Grafton Street.
Parking: Parking on nearby streets is free if you can get a space, however it is limited to 3 hours. Nearest multi-storey car park is on Grafton Street M13 9WL, at the time of advertising the cost was £6 for up to 5 hours.
Host & Everything Else
Gallery
