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Ordsall Hall is now closed until Easter 2011 for an exciting and extensive restoration project that will result in more rooms being open to the public, fully landscaped gardens and interactive exhibitions with disabled access to both floors via lifts.
Victorian Farmhouse Kitchen
The hub of every home is its kitchen. Imagine what it would have been like to cook over the open fire, and dry oatcakes on the rack. Discover the cooking implements of the in our wonderful Tudor kitchen.The Great Hall and Star Chamber
The building, once home to the wealthy Radclyffe family, is one of the finest examples of Tudor architecture in the region. Wonder at the magnificence of the Tudor
Great Hall and Medieval Star Chamber bedroom and imagine the characters and the splendid social events which must have happened there.According to local legend Guy Fawkes hatched his plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament while staying at the Hall.
Living History
Experience Tudor times first hand with Ordsall Hall Living History Group. Living history events take place on the first Sunday of every month, a fascinating insight into a famous family at the forefront of Tudor times. The Family Fun Days and run 1.00pm - 4.00pm.Temporary Exhibitions
Throughout the year you can enjoy a variety of exhibitions covering the experiences of people in Salford, aspects of social history, and traditional arts and crafts.Events and Activities
Try out one of our quizzes and games, or produce your own brass rubbing. Watch out for details of hands-on workshops and special activities during exhibitions and school holidays.Other Facilities
Baby changing. Groups welcome. Free parking. Gift Shop. Sorry, disabled access to this is limited.| More Pictures | |
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Opening Times
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(2010 times)
Ordsall Hall will reopen Easter 2011.
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Admission Charges
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(2010 prices)
Free
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Directions
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The hall is situated in the Ordsall District of Salford on Ordsall Lane, near to Salford Quays. The hall is signposted from most major roads in the area and is less than one mile from the end of the M602 motorway. There is a car park in the grounds of the hall. |
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Ordsall Hall Postcode for SatNav: M5 3AN |
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Nearby Attractions
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Salford Museum & Art Gallery
(1 Mile)*
Museum of Salford's local history and art. |
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People's History Museum
(1 Mile)*
The People's History Museum tells the dramatic story of the British working classes struggle for democracy and social justice - told at the only national museum in Manchester city centre, the radical city where it belongs. |
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Imperial War Museum North
(2 Miles)*
Imperial War Museum North tells the story of how war has shaped people's lives from 1900 to the present day. With the story still unfolding, the Museum will continue to develop and change over time. |
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