February Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Shekina Rose, Families Editor

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Family Fun – February Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

16-23 February 2025
Date
Time
Session Features
19 Feb 2025
11:00 am-4:00 pm
20 Feb 2025
11:00 am-4:00 pm
23 Feb 2025
11:00 am-4:00 pm
16 Feb 2025
11:00 am-4:00 pm

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Family in historic costume February Half Term at Elizabeth Gaskell's House
Elizabeth Gaskell's House
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This February half-term, step into a world of 19th-century literature and creativity at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester. Families can enjoy a fun-filled adventure packed with hands-on activities, from arts and crafts to exciting games and adventure trails – all set within the historic home of Victorian author, Elizabeth Gaskell.

Little explorers can have fun dressing up in Victorian costumes, get creative and feel the love with Valentine’s inspired crafts and colouring in, and take part in fun games. Don’t miss the Cranford the Cat trail, which takes visitors on a journey through the house and garden, full of fascinating facts, fun challenges, and eco-friendly tips on supporting wildlife and reducing your carbon footprint.

Wander through the beautiful garden and then a break in the charming 19th-century tea room, where you can enjoy homemade cakes, and a hearty soup or hot chocolate for these cold wintry days.

Kids go free with every paying adult, making it a fantastic, budget-friendly day out for the whole family.

Where to go near February Half-Term at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

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Gaskell Society

These regular talks in both Manchester and Knutsford unpack the meaning and significance of Elizabeth Gaskell’s writing.

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Chuck Gallery

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The Pankhurst Centre

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Victoria Baths

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Big Hands

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19 May – 1 July
Wednesday to Sunday, 11am-4pm
Free entry, tickets are available to book online

Please use the Parkside entrance to enter the gallery and café.

We are currently open for film screenings of our new exhibition, Imran Perretta: the destructors.

The Whitworth Café, Art Garden and Collections Care Centre are also open from May to June. The rest of the gallery remains closed while we install our next exhibitions, following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

We look forward to welcoming you back again when we re-open fully on 2 July with new exhibitions, and extended opening times, as part of Manchester International Festival, #MIF21

Visit our website and follow us on social media for updates.
manchester.ac.uk/whitworth 
@WhitworthArt

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