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Ordsall Hall

Ordsall Hall

Salford City Council · Manchester

A Tudor manor house with interactive displays, costume handling, and ghost stories. The Great Hall features stunning original timbers while the gardens offer a peaceful retreat. Free entry makes it an accessible slice of history.

Pre-schoolers (3–5)Primary (6–10)Tweens & teens (11–16)FreeIndoor & outdoorHalf day

Why families love it

  • 500-year-old Tudor architecture
  • Hands-on history activities
  • Ghost stories and folklore

Best for

Families seeking accessible history with interactive elements and ghostly tales.

Good to know

Free parking on site. Fully accessible ground floor; upper floors via stairs. Small café serving refreshments. Baby changing facilities available.

Practical info

Age guidance
Interactive elements suit ages 4+; younger children enjoy the space but may miss historical context.
Typical cost
Free entry with voluntary donations welcomed to support conservation.
How long to allow
Typical visits last 1-2 hours including gardens and all exhibition rooms.
Last checked
June 2026