Shared Reading at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House

  • DATE

    21-24 June 2026

  • TIME

    11:00 am to 3:00 pm

  • AGES

    All ages welcome

  • PRICE

    Free, booking essential

  • VENUE

    Elizabeth Gaskell's House
    84 Plymouth Grove, Manchester, M13 9LW

Want to read Elizabeth Gaskell aloud in her own home?

Now you can join one of our friendly shared reading sessions.

Working with charity The Reader, Elizabeth Gaskell’s House are hosting a series of events where you can experience the joy of reading together.

During the session a trained Reader Leader will select an extract from one of Elizabeth Gaskell’s novels to read aloud together. Everyone is welcome to share their thoughts, ideas and memories – there is no pressure to talk or read aloud.

Experience the joy of literature in your own way through shared reading in a unique venue.

These Shared Reading Taster sessions are free and will take place in-person at Elizabeth Gaskell’s House at the below times.

Sunday 21 June, 11am and 2pm
Wednesday 24 June, 11am and 2pm

Booking essential.