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