# Elizabeth Gaskells House, Manchester — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step into the beautifully restored Victorian home of acclaimed novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, featuring period furnishings, an onsite restaurant, and full accessibility for all visitors. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions/elizabeth-gaskells-house (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Elizabeth Gaskells House 84 Plymouth Grove [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=11087599662192938784&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Elizabeth Gaskell's House](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/116660994499856299617) **In short:** Elizabeth Gaskells House is a museum in Manchester, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 516 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Elizabeth Gaskells House Step into the beautifully restored Victorian home of acclaimed novelist Elizabeth Gaskell, featuring period furnishings, an onsite restaurant, and full accessibility for all visitors. ## What's nearby - Swinton Grove Park next door - Q3 Apartments - Manchester Student Accommodation next door - St Chrysostom’s Primary School 150m away - Travelodge Manchester Upper Brook Street 200m away - Manchester Plymouth Grove Blood Donor Centre 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Paid car park - ✓Free street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** Closed **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Amy Harrison-Smith](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110946368649188638923/reviews) ★★★★★ We had a wonderful visit. It’s an absolute bargain to get in and the cafe was reasonable too. The volunteers have incredible knowledge and are genuinely passionate about the history of Elizabeth Gaskell and the house she lived in. More people should know about this - I can’t recommend it highly enough. AND! You buy a ticket and you can return as much as you want within a year. I’m already planning to go again with some colleagues! · via Google [Laura Beresford](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/113071812873843439935/reviews) ★★★★★ Wanted to visit for ages but struggled to get here due to limited opening hours. Got stuck in traffic and parking surrounding park is all now for residents permits only. However with an hour left of our hour and a half slot we were turned away. I was offered a paper ticket to return another day (having driven 20 miles to get there). Paper ticket says "last entry 4pm?! And here I was being turned away at 3.35pm. Not sure I'll risk another day off driving in to have the goalposts moved again! · via Google [priyanka pandey](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111114144792341343239/reviews) ★★★★★ Amazing piece of history in Manchester. The guides in the the Gaskell house were amazing and very knowledgeable! · via Google [Abby Salmon](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100205139509863458318/reviews) ★★★★★ Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. The museum isn’t that big but has a lot to see and I really appreciated the interactive elements of being able to open drawers, look inside books etc · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487bb185b16a6b39:0x99df1125ecc04f20!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers a beautiful house with interesting artifacts and a wealth of information about Elizabeth Gaskell's life and Victorian times. They also highlight the friendly and knowledgeable staff and volunteers who bring the history to life. Guests mention the reasonable entry fee, the cafe with homemade cakes, and the convenient free parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.4636092%2C-2.2211271) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (516 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Manchester [More attractions in Manchester](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/attractions) ★ 4.7 (516 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [0161 273 2215](tel:01612732215) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manchester **Postcode** M13 9LW **Plus Code** 9C5VFQ7H+CG [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487bb185b16a6b39:0x99df1125ecc04f20!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bb185b16a6b39:0x99df1125ecc04f20!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487bb185b16a6b39:0x99df1125ecc04f20!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Elizabeth Gaskells House suits all ages. ### Is Elizabeth Gaskells House wheelchair accessible? Elizabeth Gaskells House has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at Elizabeth Gaskells House? Yes: paid car park and free street parking. ### How do I contact Elizabeth Gaskells House? 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