An event space in a museum with built-in bookshelves, a vintage fireplace, and a wooden desk at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.
A museum event space with built-in bookcases, antique desk, and red curtains at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.
A museum event space with shelves of antique books in The Study at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.
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An event space with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves filled with books at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.

The Study at Elizabeth Gaskell's House

Library in a House
·
Private space
84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW –
Ardwick, Manchester
Up to 10
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Study is a Library in Elizabeth Gaskell's House, a compact, book-lined period study that retains strong Victorian‑era character.

Design: The room has tall wooden bookcases, narrow proportions and warm timber finishes that create an intimate working environment. The windows supply soft natural daylight and the scale feels focused rather than open.

Features: An inbuilt PA system and speakers support talks and presentations, and hosts may play their own music. The room also includes Wi‑Fi and natural light, and it has step‑free guest access with wheelchair‑accessible facilities and accessible toilets.

Ideal for: Intimate groups requiring a seated, focused setting for talks, readings or small presentations.

What guests say: The space benefits from knowledgeable, enthusiastic volunteer guides who provide informed interpretation. The room is compact but contains interactive elements and period detail that visitors find engaging.

Prices

Monday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 3 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 10

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
BYO alcohol allowed A fee is charged if you bring your own alcohol
Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
Quiet space
Free on-street parking
Paid parking facilities available nearby
Unavailable: Projector
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Conference call facilities
Unavailable: Air conditioner
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
Wedding licence available Venue is licensed to host wedding ceremonies and receptions
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.

No naked flames are permitted anywhere in the venue or on the premises.

Biodegradable confetti ONLY.

No food and clear drinks ONLY are permitted in the Victorian period rooms. This is to protect the museum collection.

Reviews and ratings

(12 reviews and ratings - )

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SL
Steph L.
Verified review
Wedding · 10 guests · February 2023
Absolutely amazing venue and Katie, the wedding and events coordinator, couldn’t have done more to make sure that we were happy and that the day ran smoothly. We would definitely recommend EGH and the team to anyone wanting a stress free and memorable day!
5.0
TH
Tracey H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
RH
Raabia H.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Elizabeth Gaskell's House

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5 Rating
5h Response time
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