Garden of Hope at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

Family friendly

A window ledge full of books and a cat plush toy placed next to it.
Image credit: Elizabeth Gaskell's House

Build a Garden of Hope with artist Katherine Harrison, filling it with your favourite treasures.

Then enjoy the ‘Cranford the Cat’ family trail, Victorian dress-up, garden games and crafts. There’s plenty to keep the whole family smiling this summer.

Plan your visit

84 Plymouth Grove
Manchester,
Greater Manchester,
M13 9LW
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
Closed
Sat
Closed
Sun
11:00 am - 4:30 pm

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