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A museum meeting room with rows of red chairs, wall displays, and a large screen at Elizabeth Gaskell's House.

Elizabeth Gaskell's House

House

  12 reviews  – 
84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW –
Ardwick, Manchester
From £48
hire fee
Up to 36
seats
Up to 36
standing
Venue doesn't offer catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Elegant Victorian house in central Manchester, restored to its 19th-century charm with period rooms and a serene garden. Perfect for intimate celebrations, with the option to bring your own DJ or music for a personal touch.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at Elizabeth Gaskell's House

The Nightingale Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
The Nightingale Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
32 seats
32 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Nightingale Room, named in honor of Florence Nightingale, is located on the first floor of the Coach House, above the Darwin Room. Please note, this room is only accessible via stairs as it does not have lift access. The room is available for individual hire or as part of a package with the Darwin and Bronte Rooms. Rent includes a deluxe screen...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £48 hire fee
Enquire now
The Drawing Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
The Drawing Room
Event Space
·
Private space
36 seats
36 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
The Gaskells’ drawing room has been carefully restored with authentic Victorian furnishings, including a boudoir grand piano which can be played by an experienced pianist. This comfortable room is perfect for intimate ceremonies for up to 36 people. This includes the couple and 34 guests. Order of the day: The couple will arrive first and you can ...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1450 hire fee
Enquire now
The Bronte Room at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
The Bronte Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
30 seats
Book 2 hr. minimum
Our purpose-built seminar rooms are ideally suited to a meeting, workshop, away-day or conference, offering a unique and inspiring backdrop for your event. We can accommodate up to 35 delegates per room, depending on the layout. Each space includes a deluxe screen for your presentations, flip charts and hearing loops. The Bronte Room is named aft...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
Flatscreen TV
Flipchart
PA system / music speakers
from £48 hire fee
Enquire now
The Study at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
The Study
Library
·
Private space
10 standing
Book 3 hr. minimum
William Gaskell’s study has been carefully restored with Victorian furnishings and an incredible selection of books from the period. This cosy book-lined room is perfect for a small and intimate ceremony for up to 10 people. This includes the couple and 8 guests. Order of the day: The couple will arrive first and you can access Elizabeth Gaskell’s...
Wedding licence available
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
from £1450 hire fee
Enquire now

Reviews and ratings

5.0
Amenities
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
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CP
Colin P.
Verified review
Training Room · 20 guests · March 2023 · The Nightingale Room
Very friendly team that gave a great service and always available when needed
5.0
SL
Steph L.
Verified review
Wedding · 10 guests · February 2023 · The Study
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
DS
David S.
Verified review
Civil Ceremony · 35 guests · July 2022 · The Drawing Room
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
ES
Eleanor S.
Verified review
Civil Ceremony · 20 guests · July 2022 · The Servant's Hall
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.
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
9:00 – 23:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Study
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
The Drawing Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
The Nightingale Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Bronte Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Study
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
The Drawing Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £1450 hire fee per day
The Nightingale Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Bronte Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 – 23:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Study
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
The Drawing Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
The Nightingale Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Bronte Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
Saturday
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
The Study
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
The Drawing Room
10:00 – 23:00
from £1850 hire fee per day
Sunday
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
9:00 – 17:00
from £48 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 36
standing
Up to 36
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available

About Elizabeth Gaskell's House

Elizabeth Gaskell's House is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Elizabeth Gaskell's House is the restored 19th-century home of novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, preserved and presented as a domestic writer's house.

Venue highlights: The house retains original domestic rooms and period fittings that create an authentic historical backdrop for private hires. The villa garden provides an outdoor area and a strong photographic backdrop. The on-site Tea Room and bookshop supply refreshments and retail, and accessible features include a lift to all floors and designated accessible parking.

Best for: Weddings, private literary events and guided-group visits.

Location: Plymouth Grove is a residential Victorian neighbourhood in Manchester, close to the city centre and surrounded by period terraces and local cafés; several cultural attractions sit within easy reach.

What guests say: The volunteer guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing informed tours and practical support for group visits. The period rooms include interactive elements visitors can handle, and the Tea Room provides convenient on-site refreshments for groups.

FAQ

At Elizabeth Gaskell's House, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered
  • Bringing your own alcohol is allowed

  • Free on-street parking is available
  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Elizabeth Gaskell's House:

  • The Study hosting 10 guests: £608
  • The Nightingale Room hosting 20 guests: £192
  • The Drawing Room hosting 25 guests: £816

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Elizabeth Gaskell's House is located at 84 Plymouth Grove, in Ardwick, Manchester.

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