Elizabeth Gaskell's House is a museum and historic house in Manchester that celebrates the life and literature of Elizabeth Gaskell. The House offers a hands-on experience of a Victorian middle-class house. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday via timed entry from 11am. Last entry 3pm. House closes at 4.30pm. Advance booking is essential  ( Click here for our FAQ about pre-booking ) Occasionally admission to the House may be by guided tour only - this is subject to volunteer numbers of the day. Tours last 1 hour. Standard admission to the House is £9.50. Tickets valid for 12 months from the date of your visit. This excludes third parties and organisations who book on behalf of a group. Elizabeth Gaskell's House is run by an independent charity and relies on income from ticket sales and donations to open its doors. If you would like to give an additional donation you can do so as part of your booking.

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We invite you to join this one-off twilight tour of Elizabeth Gaskell’s House exploring the friendship between Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell.Twinkling in the candlelight, our restored Victorian rooms will be an inspiring backdrop for a unique tour that brings to life the controversies and intimacies which shaped the careers, lives and legacies of these two female writers. Ticket price includes an expert guide, exclusive access to rare objects and books and most importantly, a wine (or non-alcoholic fizz) upon arrival and tea and cake after the tour. Tickets strictly limited, book yours today.