An event space in a museum with floral curtains, patterned wallpaper, and a chandelier at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.
An event space with floral curtains, patterned carpet, and guests seated for a ceremony at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.
An event space in a museum with floral wallpaper, framed art, and a red carpet at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
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An event space in a museum with floral curtains, vintage wallpaper, and a wooden table at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.

The Drawing Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House

Event Space in a House
·
Private space
84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW –
Ardwick, Manchester
Up to 36
seats
Up to 36
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The Drawing Room is a private Event Space in Elizabeth Gaskell's House and the original Victorian reception room used by the author.

Design: The room is furnished and finished in authentic period style, featuring patterned wallpaper, a deep red floral carpet, heavy curtains, framed prints and modest-scale Victorian joinery that create a compact, formal interior.

Features: The room is equipped with Wi‑Fi and a PA system and allows hirers to play their own music. The space has step-free guest access, wheelchair-accessible facilities and accessible toilets. The room looks out over the house’s villa garden through large sash windows and receives generous natural daylight.

Ideal for: Small, intimate seated gatherings or reception-style social groups that seek a quiet, historic setting.

What guests say: The house's period rooms are compact yet rich in detail, and the volunteer guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic.

Prices

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

Capacity

Standing
up to 36
Theatre
up to 36

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 No kitchen facilities for guests
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
Alcohol licence until 23:00
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol (corkage fee may apply)
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
Boudoir grand piano
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 Venue doesn’t allow outside DJs
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 - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
DS
David S.
Verified review
Civil Ceremony · 35 guests · July 2022
Absolutely beautiful venue. Great central Manchester location. Perfect for our wedding party of 35. The booking process was easy, we had a lovely guided tour by Ellen and she was very reassuring.
Nothing
5.0
DS
David S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Ellen has been incredible at responding to us. Thanks Ellen.
5.0
HS
Hannah S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About Elizabeth Gaskell's House

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12 Reviews
5 Rating
4h Response time
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