Clayton Hall Living History Museum
@claytonhall.org
Historic moated Tudor manor house in Clayton Park — a 15-minute tram ride from Manchester's city centre.
Once the family seat of the Byrons and latterly Humphrey Chetham.
🔎 Find out when we're open. Visit claytonhall.org
Once the family seat of the Byrons and latterly Humphrey Chetham.
🔎 Find out when we're open. Visit claytonhall.org
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Volunteers’ Open Day, 11th April 2026 🌟
As we prepare for our grand re-opening, we’re welcoming new volunteers. Meet the team and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the work so far.
🍴 Food provided. Email info@claytonhall.org to attend (name, contact details & dietary needs)
As we prepare for our grand re-opening, we’re welcoming new volunteers. Meet the team and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the work so far.
🍴 Food provided. Email info@claytonhall.org to attend (name, contact details & dietary needs)
Renovation work inside Clayton Hall is now underway. These things take time, but it is reassuring that @mancitycouncil.bsky.social and Wardens Ltd are being thorough. Better to do the work properly than rush and face extra costs later.
Thank you both for your help and support. 💪
Thank you both for your help and support. 💪
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 AM
Renovation work inside Clayton Hall is now underway. These things take time, but it is reassuring that @mancitycouncil.bsky.social and Wardens Ltd are being thorough. Better to do the work properly than rush and face extra costs later.
Thank you both for your help and support. 💪
Thank you both for your help and support. 💪
Volunteers’ Open Day, 11th April 2026 🌟
As we prepare for our grand re-opening, we’re welcoming new volunteers. Meet the team and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the work so far.
🍴 Food provided. Email info@claytonhall.org to attend (name, contact details & dietary needs)
As we prepare for our grand re-opening, we’re welcoming new volunteers. Meet the team and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the work so far.
🍴 Food provided. Email info@claytonhall.org to attend (name, contact details & dietary needs)
February 4, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Volunteers’ Open Day, 11th April 2026 🌟
As we prepare for our grand re-opening, we’re welcoming new volunteers. Meet the team and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the work so far.
🍴 Food provided. Email info@claytonhall.org to attend (name, contact details & dietary needs)
As we prepare for our grand re-opening, we’re welcoming new volunteers. Meet the team and enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the work so far.
🍴 Food provided. Email info@claytonhall.org to attend (name, contact details & dietary needs)
Ever wondered why we sing Auld Lang Syne on #NewYearsEve or why we would welcome a dark-haired man carrying coal across the threshold during the first footing?
On New Year's Eve, we lift the lid on Victorian traditions that gave us New Year's Eve as we know it.
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On New Year's Eve, we lift the lid on Victorian traditions that gave us New Year's Eve as we know it.
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December 31, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Ever wondered why we sing Auld Lang Syne on #NewYearsEve or why we would welcome a dark-haired man carrying coal across the threshold during the first footing?
On New Year's Eve, we lift the lid on Victorian traditions that gave us New Year's Eve as we know it.
👇🧵
On New Year's Eve, we lift the lid on Victorian traditions that gave us New Year's Eve as we know it.
👇🧵
🎄 Merry Christmas from the Trustees at Clayton Hall Living History Museum and Friends of Clayton Park.
Thank you to all our visitors, volunteers, and supporters who made this year so special.
We wish you a peaceful festive season and hope to see you again in 2026.
Thank you to all our visitors, volunteers, and supporters who made this year so special.
We wish you a peaceful festive season and hope to see you again in 2026.
December 24, 2025 at 10:09 AM
🎄 Merry Christmas from the Trustees at Clayton Hall Living History Museum and Friends of Clayton Park.
Thank you to all our visitors, volunteers, and supporters who made this year so special.
We wish you a peaceful festive season and hope to see you again in 2026.
Thank you to all our visitors, volunteers, and supporters who made this year so special.
We wish you a peaceful festive season and hope to see you again in 2026.
Exciting news! Thread🧵👇
It was a pleasure to welcome Cllr John Hacking, the Executive Member for Skills, Employment & Leisure at Manchester City Council, to Clayton Hall whilst renovation works continue.
It was a pleasure to welcome Cllr John Hacking, the Executive Member for Skills, Employment & Leisure at Manchester City Council, to Clayton Hall whilst renovation works continue.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Exciting news! Thread🧵👇
It was a pleasure to welcome Cllr John Hacking, the Executive Member for Skills, Employment & Leisure at Manchester City Council, to Clayton Hall whilst renovation works continue.
It was a pleasure to welcome Cllr John Hacking, the Executive Member for Skills, Employment & Leisure at Manchester City Council, to Clayton Hall whilst renovation works continue.
Today we remember those who gave their lives fighting fascism and defending our freedom and democracy.
We will remember them.
#RemembranceSunday
We will remember them.
#RemembranceSunday
November 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Today we remember those who gave their lives fighting fascism and defending our freedom and democracy.
We will remember them.
#RemembranceSunday
We will remember them.
#RemembranceSunday
It's Halloween! 🎃 Witches and evil spirits are out tonight… but not at Clayton Hall. Our walls are covered in centuries-old witch marks to keep you safe.
Discover their secrets at our free Open Day tomorrow, Saturday 1st Nov!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
Discover their secrets at our free Open Day tomorrow, Saturday 1st Nov!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
October 31, 2025 at 3:22 PM
It's Halloween! 🎃 Witches and evil spirits are out tonight… but not at Clayton Hall. Our walls are covered in centuries-old witch marks to keep you safe.
Discover their secrets at our free Open Day tomorrow, Saturday 1st Nov!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
Discover their secrets at our free Open Day tomorrow, Saturday 1st Nov!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
Clayton Hall Living History Museum and the Friends of Clayton Park express our deepest condolences following the tragic events at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur. 👇
October 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Clayton Hall Living History Museum and the Friends of Clayton Park express our deepest condolences following the tragic events at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Yom Kippur. 👇
Exciting Trustees meeting tonight to discuss how the £1.4 million building work is progressing at Clayton Hall Living History Museum. (1/2)
September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Exciting Trustees meeting tonight to discuss how the £1.4 million building work is progressing at Clayton Hall Living History Museum. (1/2)
Free open day tomorrow, Saturday 6th September. Step back in time and explore 800 years of history. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
September 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Free open day tomorrow, Saturday 6th September. Step back in time and explore 800 years of history. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 6th September. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 6th September. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 6th September. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
September 3, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 6th September. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Our volunteers are waiting to welcome you to Clayton Hall—a historic and unexpected hidden gem.
Free open day today (last entry is 3pm)
Come along and make yourself at home!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
Free open day today (last entry is 3pm)
Come along and make yourself at home!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
August 16, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our volunteers are waiting to welcome you to Clayton Hall—a historic and unexpected hidden gem.
Free open day today (last entry is 3pm)
Come along and make yourself at home!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
Free open day today (last entry is 3pm)
Come along and make yourself at home!
🔍Visit claytonhall.org
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jean Oglesby, a remarkable woman whose generosity touched countless lives. Everyone at Clayton Hall Living History Museum & Friends of Clayton Park send our condolences to her family.
A tribute to Jean Oglesby, 1939 – 2025 - The Oglesby Charitable Trust
oglesbycharitabletrust.org.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jean Oglesby, a remarkable woman whose generosity touched countless lives. Everyone at Clayton Hall Living History Museum & Friends of Clayton Park send our condolences to her family.
Free open day tomorrow, Saturday 16th August. Step back in time and explore 800 years of history. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
August 15, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Free open day tomorrow, Saturday 16th August. Step back in time and explore 800 years of history. Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
80 years ago today, Victory over Japan Day marked the end of the Second World War. We remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and the countless civilians whose lives were forever changed. We honour their legacy, and commit to building a more peaceful world. #VJDay80
August 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
80 years ago today, Victory over Japan Day marked the end of the Second World War. We remember the courage and sacrifice of those who served, and the countless civilians whose lives were forever changed. We honour their legacy, and commit to building a more peaceful world. #VJDay80
#ManchesterPride runs until 25 Aug. Only decades ago, love was criminalised in the UK. Pride is protest, unity, love. Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride!🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you're visiting, we’d love to welcome you to our free open day tomorrow (Sat 16 Aug). Visit: claytonhall.org
If you're visiting, we’d love to welcome you to our free open day tomorrow (Sat 16 Aug). Visit: claytonhall.org
August 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
#ManchesterPride runs until 25 Aug. Only decades ago, love was criminalised in the UK. Pride is protest, unity, love. Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride!🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
If you're visiting, we’d love to welcome you to our free open day tomorrow (Sat 16 Aug). Visit: claytonhall.org
If you're visiting, we’d love to welcome you to our free open day tomorrow (Sat 16 Aug). Visit: claytonhall.org
#ManchesterPride runs until 25 Aug. Only decades ago, love was criminalised in the UK. Here’s a very brief timeline of recent Manchester’s LGBT+ history.
Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
August 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
#ManchesterPride runs until 25 Aug. Only decades ago, love was criminalised in the UK. Here’s a very brief timeline of recent Manchester’s LGBT+ history.
Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Wishing everyone a very Happy #Pride! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 16th August.
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
August 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 16th August.
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Free open day on Saturday 16th August, step back in time and explore 800 years of history.
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
August 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Free open day on Saturday 16th August, step back in time and explore 800 years of history.
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.
🔍 Visit claytonhall.org
Clayton Hall’s next FREE Open Day is Saturday 16 August.
Step back in time and explore 800 years of history – hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases, and costumed Victorians. A great day out for the whole family.
🔍Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
Step back in time and explore 800 years of history – hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases, and costumed Victorians. A great day out for the whole family.
🔍Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
August 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Clayton Hall’s next FREE Open Day is Saturday 16 August.
Step back in time and explore 800 years of history – hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases, and costumed Victorians. A great day out for the whole family.
🔍Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
Step back in time and explore 800 years of history – hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases, and costumed Victorians. A great day out for the whole family.
🔍Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
It's #InternationalCatDay! 🐱 Meet Luna, our neighbour's cat, though she fancies herself the lady of the manor.
In Tudor times, cats were used for pest control, guarding grain stores from rodents and keeping homes clean. Less pampered than lapdogs, but vital for survival.
In Tudor times, cats were used for pest control, guarding grain stores from rodents and keeping homes clean. Less pampered than lapdogs, but vital for survival.
August 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's #InternationalCatDay! 🐱 Meet Luna, our neighbour's cat, though she fancies herself the lady of the manor.
In Tudor times, cats were used for pest control, guarding grain stores from rodents and keeping homes clean. Less pampered than lapdogs, but vital for survival.
In Tudor times, cats were used for pest control, guarding grain stores from rodents and keeping homes clean. Less pampered than lapdogs, but vital for survival.
Today marks 80 years since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Up to 250,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed, and countless others suffered from radiation. Luckily, to date, nuclear weapons have never been used in war since.
Survivors have one message: never again.
Survivors have one message: never again.
August 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Today marks 80 years since the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Up to 250,000 people, mostly civilians, were killed, and countless others suffered from radiation. Luckily, to date, nuclear weapons have never been used in war since.
Survivors have one message: never again.
Survivors have one message: never again.
Thank you, Vivien and Michael, your review about your visit to Clayton Hall Living History Museum on Tripadvisor—we're thrilled you had a great time, it means the world to our volunteers.
🔍 Our next open day is Saturday 16th August. Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
🔍 Our next open day is Saturday 16th August. Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
August 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Thank you, Vivien and Michael, your review about your visit to Clayton Hall Living History Museum on Tripadvisor—we're thrilled you had a great time, it means the world to our volunteers.
🔍 Our next open day is Saturday 16th August. Plan your visit: claytonhall.org
🔍 Our next open day is Saturday 16th August. Plan your visit: claytonhall.org