Aesthetically, we (the Booth's) knew immediately that the venue captured what we envisioned for our wedding. However, what we didn't expect was how fantastic the experience would be thanks to the efforts of the staff. At every stage in the process, we felt informed, supported and most of all - accommodated. Nothing was too much trouble and we could not have imaged the day going as smoothly as it did without the attentiveness of the team. They collaborated with us from start to finish to ensure that the venue was beautifully prepared and met the needs of ourselves and our guests.

All-in-all, whilst the venue itself is stunning in its own right, support of all those involved ensured that all aspects of our wedding was every bit as magical as we dreamed.

Thank you - from both Damien & Danielle - for an unforgettable day.

From the moment I enquired about my wedding day right up to the day itself, the volunteers and wedding enquiries team at Elizabeth Gaskell's house have been so warm and friendly. All of my emails were responded to either the same day or next working day, and if the team didn't know something immediately they would always check and contact me back as soon as possible. Their patience and knowledge really made it easy and took away a lot of my stress whilst planning.

As for the venue itself, the interior is even more beautiful than the exterior, and if you are looking for an intimate wedding with only a handful of guests then I do not think you can do better than here.

Lucy and the team reassured us from the get go. Highly professional, communicative and organised, with a breadth of experience and advice. What really sets this venue apart from the others we considered is the warmth and genuine engagement with ours ideas and vision for our special day. It truly is a special house with a special vibe, with quality people you can have confidence in.

Our day with Elizabeth Gaskell’s house was spectacular. The venue itself is so beautiful, and reasonably priced. The staff were incredibly helpful, not just on our big day, but throughout the whole planning process.
All of our guests had a wonderful experience exploring the house and speaking to the volunteers. Our older guests and wee ones, found the place very accessible.

We could not have asked for more!

We had the most amazing experience with EGH. The house is absolutely beautiful and the perfect backdrop for your special day. The staff are incredible and were attentive, responsive throughout the whole journey. Everything was absolutely amazing on the day and we can’t thank them enough. If you’re thinking of having your wedding here, do it! Magical, absolutely magical.

We had a civil partnership at Elizabeth Gaskells House. We had always wanted to have our ceremony here as we preferred a unique ,intimate wedding, and we were lucky enough to have a July date offered to us when we contacted them.. Ellie the wedding coordinator and Chris the volunteer were so supportive on the day and nothing was too much trouble.
In the run up to the wedding we met with Ellie many times and discussed our day the music, the decorations and timings etc.
On the day we had use of the house including the bedroom of Elizabeth Gaskell, so we could get ready and have some quiet space before the ceremony.
The house is gorgeous and as it was a nice sunny day we had fizz in the garden afterwards where our guests could mingle and have fabulous photos taken.
We could not have asked for more on our special day.
The house will always hold a special place for us and we plan to return often to support this wonderful museum.
Thank you everyone for making our day perfect.
If you are thinking of using EGH for your ceremony you will not be disappointed.

As others have said this is a real hidden gem. Very central location but the house and gardens feel private and serene. Perfect for an intimate wedding in a setting that feels like a family home. The servants’ hall looked amazing decorated for the meal and all the guests felt relaxed and at ease as the venue set such an informal tone. Stunning backdrop for photos also.

We had our wonderful wedding day here at Elizabeth Gaskell's house, we cannot thank them enough for everything they did for us.
The professionalism, engagement and communication with us through the whole process was fantastic, they went above and beyond to make our special day what we had dreamed off... A big thank you to all who volunteered to help make our day the best..

Mr & Mrs Castle

We got married here in September 2021. Staff and volunteers couldn’t do enough for us. The house and gardens are stunning. Such a special place to get married. 100% recommended.

Where do I even begin?! When we started planning our wedding we knew we wanted a small and intimate ceremony that felt cosy and welcoming, but everywhere we looked felt too corporate and modern. Until we found Elizabeth Gaskell's House. Katie showed us around and had so much knowledge to offer. At the time, the house was open to the public and not set up for a wedding, but she helped paint the picture of what we could do. We knew immediately that this was the location for us - it was STUNNING! It was for a maximum of 36 guests (not including ourselves, the photographer & piano player) but this was perfect. In the lead-up to our wedding their communication was incredible and a few weeks prior to our big day we had a final meeting to discuss the little things like music, decorations, parking and any other last questions. All of this really helped put my mind at ease.

The day before the wedding we were allowed in to set up the venue with our decorations. We were at liberty to decorate the venue as we wished as long as we weren't sticking things to walls etc. as it is a historic house. But, it was so beautiful that you really didn't need to add anything at all if you didn't want to! We just added some small bouquets to the chairs down the aisle and a big bouquet on the signing table. We were also able to practise walking down the aisle to our music as many times as we liked, which really helped put my father's mind at ease. They provided a Bluetooth speaker for other music for when you're exiting and signing the book and they helped us set up the volume appropriately. Nothing was too much trouble for them.

Now for the big day itself... which was nothing short of perfect. Upon arrival, I was escorted in a back elevator up to the private bedroom, which meant I was at no risk of being spotted by my guests. Then Katie came to check up on me, made sure I was okay and reassured me that everything was going as planned downstairs. There were a handful of incredibly kind volunteers on hand who were keeping everything running smoothly. They sorted out a first look with my dad in the private study and made sure everyone was in the right place at the right time. It all flowed so seamlessly! Then the ceremony itself was perfect. Although the room is relatively small, I loved this as it meant that I could see every single smiling face easily once I reached the end of the aisle. So special!

After the ceremony, champagne/elderflower fizz was provided on a table in the entrance hall by the volunteers (we paid extra for this) but you can bring your own for a corkage fee and they got everyone in place outside of the building to throw some confetti. They also took my husband and I away immediately for 10 minutes alone together whilst they did this which was really appreciated as it meant I could decompress for a moment!

All in all, I couldn't be happier that we chose Elizabeth Gaskell's House for our wedding venue. We did depart the house after the ceremony back to our home for the reception but you can have a small reception in the tea room downstairs should you wish! We just wanted a few more people to join us so couldn't do that as the limit of 36 guests still stands.

For the price we paid, you get private use of the absolutely exquisite WHOLE house for three hours plus all these amazingly kind women helping you from start to finish. It was flawless and so many people said how stunning it was. 1000000/10, would recommend it to anyone who wants a homely, intimate ceremony. Plus, all the money you spend just goes straight back into keeping this historical house maintained so do your part and book your wedding here! - Love from The Carpreaus

EGH is a lovely location for an intimate ceremony - very happy with our choice. The staff were organised and helpful throughout and contributed to a fantastic day. Would recommend highly!

We had our wedding ceremony at Elizabeth Gaskell House and can honestly say we wouldn't have had it anywhere else. The venue is ideal for an intimate ceremony and has such an interesting history. Katie (Wedding Planner) was absolutely amazing. She helped us through the whole process and recommended suppliers when needed. The day itself was wonderful and ran without issue. The volunteers who supported the event were so warm and welcoming and we really appreciated this especially with pre-wedding nerves! I would definitely recommend this venue. It is reasonably priced and truly unique.

Looking for an intimate wedding venue not far from central Manchester, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House was a great find. Reasonably priced, well situated, and working with us each step of the way. They offered a beautiful and historic setting, with the relaxed vibe we wanted. Big shout out to Katie who helped to plan and co-ordinate the day, allowing us to just relax and enjoy ourselves. I can’t recommend this venue enough! x

If you are looking for a perfect venue for a small intimate wedding then this is the place.

Beautiful house and surroundings and Katie and her team worked really hard on the day to ensure everything went like clockwork.

It also reduced our stress levels knowing that Katie was ahead of the game with timings and also contacting our wedding suppliers.

We were able to dress the rooms exactly as we wanted and had access the day before to ensure everything was in place and ready for the following day.

I also made use of the lovely bedroom upstairs to change into my wedding dress, and prepare/keep calm for the ceremony!

All our guests complimented our choice of venue and we would highly recommend.

We had a small winter wedding and Elizabeth Gaskell House was the perfect choice! With such beautiful decor there was very little for us to do on the day. The whole day was stress free; the staff were amazing; and, with such a diverse backdrop our photographer was able to capture some stunning photos without worrying about the weather! I would recommend Elizabeth Gaskell House to anyone looking for a unique wedding venue in the North West