Elizabeth Gaskell's House
11 reviews
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84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW
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Ardwick
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Spaces for hire at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
from £740
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Study
10
The beautiful book-lined study is the perfect space for intimate and cosy wedding ceremonies of up to 10 people including the couple. This intimate space provides a warm and opulent setting with book-lined walls, fireplace and Victorian furniture.
The room is situated next to the dramatic entrance and sweeping staircase and its large window looks...
from £90
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Servant's Hall
35
35
The Houses light and airy basement, includes what was originally the Servants Hall and former Kitchen and provides the perfect space for your wedding celebrations, whether that be a traditional afternoon tea, a buffet or a formal sit-down meal.
This picture perfect space offers a cozy and bright setting, which dresses beautifully for intimate wed...
from £740
hire fee / per session
hire fee / per session
The Drawing Room
35
35
For weddings up to 35, the Drawing Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House provides a stunning space for your day.
The Drawing Room is filled out with Victorian furnishings and furniture that can be arranged to suit your wedding party. It also includes use of a Boudoir Grand piano which may be played by an experienced pianist.
Before the event, your g...
from £78
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Darwin Room
35
35
The Darwin room is one of our most popular rooms for events, meetings, and conferences. This bright and spacious room includes the use of a large screen and a private kitchen area.
As the room is positioned on the lower ground floor of the house, it is fully accessible to the lift and on-site disabled parking. Hearing loops are also available.
T...
from £78
hire fee / per hour
hire fee / per hour
The Nightingale Room
30
35
The Nightingale Room is situated within the Coach House at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House and accessed by steps only. The space is available for a large range of functions – e.g. board meetings, away-days, training sessions, and presentations.
The Nightingale Room offers a large presentation screen with wired laptop connectivity, complimentary WiFi an...
Prices and opening hours
Monday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£740
hire fee per hour
The Study
9:30 –
23:00
from
£740
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
8:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Drawing Room
9:30 –
23:00
from
£740
hire fee
The Darwin Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£740
hire fee per hour
The Study
9:30 –
23:00
from
£740
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
8:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Drawing Room
9:30 –
23:00
from
£740
hire fee
The Darwin Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£90
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
18:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Darwin Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£90
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
18:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Darwin Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£740
hire fee per hour
The Study
8:00 –
23:00
from
£740
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
8:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Drawing Room
9:30 –
23:00
from
£740
hire fee
The Darwin Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£840
hire fee per hour
The Study
9:30 –
23:00
from
£840
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
18:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Drawing Room
9:30 –
23:00
from
£840
hire fee
The Darwin Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78–£90
hire fee per hour
The Servant's Hall
18:00 –
23:00
from
£90
hire fee per hour
The Darwin Room
9:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
8:00 –
23:00
from
£78
hire fee per hour
Facilities and catering options
Up to 35
seats
Up to 35
standing
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
In-house catering
Accommodation available
Reviews and ratings
(11 reviews and ratings – )
X
Xander Recruitment Group
April 2023
Very friendly team that gave a great service and always available when needed
S
Steph & Mark
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!
D
David Swinburne
August 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
E
Eleanor Snowdon
August 2022
The venue was the most perfect atmosphere! The staff were accommodating and extremely friendly, which made the day even more perfect. Katie the manager was amazing with communication and helped us any way she could. Everything exceeded expectations.
About Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Situated just outside the hustle and bustle of Manchester City Centre, sits the former home of Manchester’s most famous Victorian writer, Elizabeth Gaskell. This beautifully restored house with spectacular period rooms and villa style garden, will provide a unique backdrop for every occasion.
The House can provide a unique and stunning backdrop for weddings, offering a choice of two ceremony rooms. The cosy, book lined Study and the beautiful Drawing Room with its Boudoir Grand piano, both provide a special space for a wedding ceremony, both complete with Victorian furnishings and furniture to suit each wedding party. These period rooms are perfect for the couple wanting something special, intimate and with plenty of charm.
Following the ceremony, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House can provide a drinks reception in the delightful, period Dining Room, which is where Elizabeth herself wrote her famous stories and letters. The beautifully restored gardens with its mix heritage and native planting schemes offer another option for a drinks reception and is a charming backdrop for wedding photographs.
The Houses light and airy basement, includes what was originally the Servants Hall and former Kitchen and provides the perfect space for celebrations, whether that be a traditional afternoon tea, a buffet or a formal sit-down meal.
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is offered to weddings on an exclusive use basis and can accommodate up to 35 people.
If you’re interested in hiring the House for a meeting, workshop or conference, the Elizabeth Gaskell’s House offers a choice of seminar rooms and period rooms.
Each space can accommodate up to 35 delegates in a theatre style and include deluxe screens for presentations. The house is accessible with lifts to all floors, disabled parking is available onsite and hearing loops are also available in some of the spaces.
The beautifully restored garden is an ideal space for events to utalise for breaks and team building exercises.
The House can provide a unique and stunning backdrop for weddings, offering a choice of two ceremony rooms. The cosy, book lined Study and the beautiful Drawing Room with its Boudoir Grand piano, both provide a special space for a wedding ceremony, both complete with Victorian furnishings and furniture to suit each wedding party. These period rooms are perfect for the couple wanting something special, intimate and with plenty of charm.
Following the ceremony, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House can provide a drinks reception in the delightful, period Dining Room, which is where Elizabeth herself wrote her famous stories and letters. The beautifully restored gardens with its mix heritage and native planting schemes offer another option for a drinks reception and is a charming backdrop for wedding photographs.
The Houses light and airy basement, includes what was originally the Servants Hall and former Kitchen and provides the perfect space for celebrations, whether that be a traditional afternoon tea, a buffet or a formal sit-down meal.
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is offered to weddings on an exclusive use basis and can accommodate up to 35 people.
If you’re interested in hiring the House for a meeting, workshop or conference, the Elizabeth Gaskell’s House offers a choice of seminar rooms and period rooms.
Each space can accommodate up to 35 delegates in a theatre style and include deluxe screens for presentations. The house is accessible with lifts to all floors, disabled parking is available onsite and hearing loops are also available in some of the spaces.
The beautifully restored garden is an ideal space for events to utalise for breaks and team building exercises.
