# Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room, Manchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.7/5 from 516 Google reviews. Restored, former home of the famous author featuring period rooms, a garden, tea room & bookshop. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants/elizabeth-gaskell-s-house-tea-room (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room 84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester [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 Gaskell's House Tea Room is a museum in Manchester, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 516 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places Restored, former home of the famous author featuring period rooms, a garden, tea room & bookshop. Summary via Google ## About Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room The tea room sits within Elizabeth Gaskell's restored former home on Plymouth Grove. It serves homemade cakes and operates alongside the house's period rooms, garden and bookshop. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and is suitable for children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Elizabeth Gaskell's House Tea Room's own website](http://www.elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## 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 ## 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 - Esso 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this museum offers a beautiful house and garden with interesting historical exhibits, including interactive elements. They also highlight the knowledgeable and friendly staff and volunteers who bring the history to life. Guests mention the reasonable entry fee, the convenient cafe with homemade cakes, and the free parking in the local area. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (516 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Manchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1817404). [More restaurants in Manchester](https://staycation.co.uk/manchester/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (516 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [0161 273 2215](tel:01612732215) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Manchester **Plus Code** 9C5VFQ7H+CG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Manchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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