Elizabeth Gaskell's House is a historic house and museum that celebrates the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the UK’s most important Victorian writers. The House is a hands-on experience that will introduce you to the world of the writer Elizabeth Gaskell and her family through historic period rooms, Victorian style garden, expert guides and changing exhibitions. Family trails and dressing-up available for younger visitors, and activities during the school holidays. The House is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. 11-4.30pm (last entry 3pm / Tea Room closes at 4pm). (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, outside of school holidays, are the quietest times to visit.) Admission - £7 (under 16s free of charge. Carers free of charge.) Tickets valid for 12 months.
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abbiea
Apr 2025
5
Accessible Wedding Day
angelatopping
Mar 2023
5
Fascinating venue of interest to people interested in Literature and History
Seating is available at regular intervals
The venue is on multiple levels, with lifts available to all areas.
The retail space is accessible, with step-free access and space to move around easily.
There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.
On-site accessible parking bays are available within 50 metres of the entrance.
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A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.
Information is available in Braille format.
Information is available in large print format.
There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.
Audio description is available to describe visual information.
Facilities for assistance dogs, such as water bowls and toileting areas, are available.
An emergency assistance alarm is available in at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom and/or wheelchair-accessible bathroom.
A carers discount is available.
Wi-Fi is available for customers.
Online booking is available.
A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.
84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, M13 9LW
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