Free Entry to Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Discover the restored home of Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the UK’s most important Victorian writers.

Elizabeth Gaskell was a writer, social reformer and radical, whose work has been adapted for TV and film. She’s best known for her novels like North and South and Cranford, but most people don’t know she was also a pioneer of women’s rights and worked to improve the lives of working-class people in industrial Manchester.

Follow our brand-new women’s history digital trail and uncover the hidden histories of our collection. Explore our restored Victorian rooms and discover where Elizabeth Gaskell wrote her novels. Visit our exhibitions and enjoy a slice of cake in our Tea Room.

We are offering free entry for students for the whole week! No need to book, just bring your student ID.

📍 October 9, 11am-4.30pm (last entry 3pm)