The house is located just behind the University complex off Oxford Road, not far from the Manchester Museum. It is easy to find, and the area is well served by bus from Piccadilly. The house itself is striking, and from the moment you enter, you are guided through the house by a team of people who have a real passion for their subject. Each room contains interactive content, as well as all the relevant period furniture. At one point, we were even treated to one of the guides playing the piano for us! When you buy your ticket, you are able to return for free any time over the next twelve months. Elizabeth Gaskell herself was a social reformer, not afraid to challenge the norms of her time, and her life and work still speaks to us today. There is also a fine little cafe in the basement, and a good selection of second hand books for sale. A visit to the house is highly recommended.

Elizabeth Gaskell had a fascinating life, not just as a writer but as part of a liberal Unitarian community that sought to improve the lives of working class Mancunians. Her home is an interesting glimpse into that life - where she hosted other Victorian luminaries - and that of her family. Volunteers here are knowledgeable, helpful and informative, and there are well curated exhibits and interactive guides in the rooms. The house is only open a few days a week, so check dates before coming. Admission is £7.00 each, and there’s a nice little tearoom downstairs.

I travelled from the Lake district to meet up with my sister in Manchester, so that we could visit the Museum together. What a fabulous afternoon we had! It was a most enlightening visit and what an interesting house! Beautifully curated and full of discoveries, we had a really lovely time. The staff and volunteers were all welcoming, and provided us with a wealth of social history, and illuminated the life of this this remarkable woman of her time, and those members of her family. We owe a great debt to the academics and contributary partners, staff and volunteers who have worked so hard, and still do, to showcase the remarkable achievements of this woman, and to reinstate her home for the benefit of all people interested in Elizabeth Gaskell as a writer, philanthropist and pioneer of her time. Thank you all so much, and for the delicious afternoon tea with mouth watering vegan cake! Susan Delaney

Fascinating place, very well presented to reflect the life and times of both this remarkable woman and her family. Knowledgeable, friendly guides made this visit a real pleasure and the tea room volunteers were very helpful and welcoming. Lovely tea and cakes rounded off a great afternoon. The bonus is that our tickets can be used for a return visit within the year. Great value. Thank you.

We hired Elizabeth Gaskell's House in October 2023 for an intimate wedding ceremony and drinks reception and it was the perfect setting. The team have lovingly curated a gorgeous, authentic Victorian environment that provides a wonderful atmosphere. I can't thank Katie and Lucy enough. They were masters at putting people at ease and accommodating my vision for the day. They were heroes when we threw curveballs like forgetting half the decs at our allocated set up time, friends arriving late and family sneaking in their own invitees (shock). Thank you, thank you, thank you! This venue trumps any other we saw for affordability but without compromise. You're also paying into the preservation of the museum, rather than the wildly extortionate wedding industry. If you want a beautiful ceremony close to the city centre, please don't hesitate to consider EG House. We have had immensely positive feedback about the day and we don't think it could have been better - keep doing what you do! Mariah and Chris x

This is a gem - the home of Elizabeth Gaskell and her family. The volunteers were knowledgable and so nice. The rooms and exhibition really interesting - i especially loved the lace wedding veil used by some of the family through the generations. To finish off a lovely cafe with cake. We didnt want to leave!

Such a lovely place! Visited because I'm currently reading an Elizabeth Gaskell novel and happened to be in Manchester, so thought I'd give this museum a visit - so glad that I did!! There has been so much care put into the restoration of the house to make it accurate to how the Gaskell family would have it. The rooms are beautifully kept and the whole house is so clean and well looked after. It was wonderful to see some of the original items owned by Elizabeth herself, especially the clothing items in the bedroom which was so fascinating! My favourite room was the one with the piano, it was so gorgeous. The information at this museum is just brilliant. Not only do they have a book in each room so you can read the information yourself, but they also have a volunteer in each room to tell you everything verbally. It was a very quiet day and we had each room to ourselves, so we talked to every volunteer and they were so kind and helpful - such a credit to you!! Honestly, I can't enthuse enough about how knowledgable and friendly they were. In particular, we had the joy of chatting to your volunteer, Phillip, in two of the rooms and he was full of amazing stories about the Gaskells, spent a long time chatting with this lovely man. We went to the tearoom after looking around and had a really nice cake and hot chocolate. The two young men working there were very kind and chatted with us a lot afterwards. Shop was great and I loved the secondhand book room too, I bought something from each of them! The museum is easy to get to with parking at the hospital around 5 minutes walk away. Or you can walk from Piccadilly but it's about 30 minutes. Would highly reccomend visiting, even if you don't know much about the Gaskells, you will certainly come away knowing a lot!! Such a gem in Manchester.

Thank goodness this beautiful house and its furnishings have been saved for posterity! Fascinating insight into mid Victorian life and society; even if you are not especially a fan of the novelist, there is so much info about that period of history. All well laid out and a welter of detail about the era and its inhabitants; even better, the room stewards are well briefed and bring it all to life. Especially enjoyed the wardrobe in the bedroom with period clothing, most of which was worn by Mrs Gaskell herself. Do go and visit to keep this place open and thriving; they are hoping to restore the garden room at the back if funding allows. Well worth seeking out if you are in the university quarters of the city.

A bit out of the way, but well worth a visit. Volunteers in every room were eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. I learned a lot. Had a lovely afternoon tea and long wander in the garden. Thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

This isn't a typical museum, it has been recreated to look like the house would have been in Elizabeth's time. So you are free to walk around and touch things. There are volunteers in every room that ask if you would like them to tell you about the room/house, or you can browse on your own and read the information books. I would have liked if more of the upstairs rooms were dressed and available to walk around, but still delighted with the experience and the lovely volunteers. Nice little gift shop and cafe before you leave. Walking distance from Piccadilly/town centre, but also accessible by public transport. Could pair with a visit to the Museum of Manchester.