Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Museum
12 reviews
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84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW
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Ardwick, Manchester
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Spaces for hire at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
The Study
Event Space
·
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...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £1450 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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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 ...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £1450 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
Enquire now
The Darwin Room
Meeting Room
·
Private space
35 seats
35 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Darwin Room is aptly named after Charles Darwin, as he and Elizabeth Gaskell were related. It's perfect for 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, fl...
Wi-Fi available
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £48 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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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
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £48 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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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
PA system / music speakers
Projector
Air conditioner
Flatscreen TV
from £48 hire fee
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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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 Darwin Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
hire fee per hour
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 Darwin Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
hire fee per hour
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 Darwin Room
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 Darwin Room
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 Darwin Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
hire fee per hour
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 Darwin Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
hire fee per hour
The Nightingale Room
9:00 –
17:00
from
£48
hire fee per hour
Pricing updated by venue 4 months ago
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
In-house catering
Accommodation available
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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Colin P.
Verified review
Training Room · 20 guests
· March 2023
Very friendly team that gave a great service and always available when needed
Submitted 2 years ago
5.0
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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!
Submitted 2 years ago
5.0
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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
Submitted 3 years ago
5.0
ES
Eleanor S.
Verified review
Civil Ceremony · 20 guests
· July 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.
Submitted 3 years ago
5.0
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 Victorian house, with spectacular period rooms and villa style garden, provides a unique and stunning backdrop for any occasion.
Wedding ceremonies can be held in the cosy book-lined Study, the elegant Drawing Room, or the award-winning Garden. Complete with Victorian furnishings and a boudoir grand piano, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is perfect for couples wanting something special, intimate and with plenty of charm.
Following the ceremony, we can provide a drinks reception in the Victorian period rooms, including the Dining Room where Elizabeth wrote her famous stories and letters. Weather permitting, the beautifully restored garden with its mixed heritage and native planting schemes offers another option for your drinks reception and is a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs.
Our light and airy basement includes the original Servants’ Hall and kitchen, providing the perfect space for your wedding celebrations including wedding breakfast and reception.
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is hired on an exclusive use basis and can accommodate up to 36 people in a wedding party. This includes the couple and 34 guests.
If you’re interested in in booking a meeting, workshop, away-day or conference, Elizabeth Gaskell's House has a choice of seminar rooms.
We can accommodate up to 35 delegates per room in various layouts. Each space includes a deluxe screen for your presentations and we have a variety of refreshment/ catering options available.
The house is fully accessible and disabled parking is available on-site. Our meeting rooms all have hearing loops installed.
Our servants' hall and garden are perfect breakout spaces, subject to availability.
Wedding ceremonies can be held in the cosy book-lined Study, the elegant Drawing Room, or the award-winning Garden. Complete with Victorian furnishings and a boudoir grand piano, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is perfect for couples wanting something special, intimate and with plenty of charm.
Following the ceremony, we can provide a drinks reception in the Victorian period rooms, including the Dining Room where Elizabeth wrote her famous stories and letters. Weather permitting, the beautifully restored garden with its mixed heritage and native planting schemes offers another option for your drinks reception and is a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs.
Our light and airy basement includes the original Servants’ Hall and kitchen, providing the perfect space for your wedding celebrations including wedding breakfast and reception.
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House is hired on an exclusive use basis and can accommodate up to 36 people in a wedding party. This includes the couple and 34 guests.
If you’re interested in in booking a meeting, workshop, away-day or conference, Elizabeth Gaskell's House has a choice of seminar rooms.
We can accommodate up to 35 delegates per room in various layouts. Each space includes a deluxe screen for your presentations and we have a variety of refreshment/ catering options available.
The house is fully accessible and disabled parking is available on-site. Our meeting rooms all have hearing loops installed.
Our servants' hall and garden are perfect breakout spaces, subject to availability.
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 Darwin Room hosting 15 guests: £201.60
- 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 the Ardwick, Manchester district of Manchester.
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