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Elizabeth Gaskell's House

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Type:Historic House / Palace

84 Plymouth Grove
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 9LW

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Elizabeth Gaskell's House

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult£7.00 per ticket
Concession£6.00 per ticket
Under 16, when accompanied by an adultFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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4.5 of 5 stars
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    • Very Good
      39
    • Average
      10
    • Poor
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    • Terrible
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    Recent Reviews:

    • 132aryan
      Kildare, Ireland
      Highly recommend
      4 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 31st August 2023
      Very interesting incite into a fabulous 19th century author. Beautifully kept house, exhibitions kept us interested. The volunteer guides were informative, passionate and helpful. Gardens an added... Read full review
    • LancashireBrightStar
      Lancashire
      Wish we could do it all over again tomorrow!
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 5th September 2023
      We had a wonderful private group tour of the House today which was excellent value for money. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped through the door. Our guide was fascinating and... Read full review
    • Jadiehl
      Riverside
      wonderful museum made even better by the fabulous volunteers
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 21st September 2023
      I had a wonderful visit today to the house. Although it is a small museum it is fascinating, and I learned a lot. My visit was made particularly good by the amazing volunteers. In three of the rooms... Read full review

    Facilities

    Payment Methods

    • Groups Accepted - Must book in advance
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Max group size - 60 - must pre-book
    • Min group size - 10 - must pre-book
    • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
    • Special group rates
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Conference facilities
    • Event Venue
    • Staff Fluent in Languages - Other - French
    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • In town/city centre
    • Indoor Attraction

    Target Markets

    • Marketed Towards Families
    • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

    Tours and Demonstrations

    • Guided Tours Available for Groups
    • Guided Tours Compulsory for Groups

    Dates and Opening Times

    Open (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    DayTimes
    Monday - TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday - Thursday11:00 - 16:30
    Friday - SaturdayClosed
    Sunday11:00 - 16:30

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