Ordsall Hall
About This Museum
People come to Ordsall Hall to step right out of modern Salford and into a real, breathing Tudor manor. You can wander through rooms like the Great Hall with its magnificent timber roof, feeling the creak of ancient floorboards underfoot, and almost hear the whispers of its past residents. The contrast is amazing—one minute you're in a cozy, wood-paneled bedchamber, and the next you're looking out over the lovely landscaped gardens and the old orchard. It doesn't feel like a stuffy museum at all; it feels like you've been given a key to someone's very old, very fascinating home.
Collection Highlights
The Great Hall with its incredible timber frame is a showstopper, but I was also captivated by the re-created Tudor kitchen—you can really imagine the hustle and bustle. Don't miss the chance to see some of the original artifacts found on-site, like pottery and everyday objects that connect you directly to the people who lived here centuries ago.
Visitor Information
It's super easy to find on Ordsall Lane, and after you've explored, their cafe is a perfect spot for a cup of tea. Best of all, general admission is completely free, though they do welcome donations.
Architecture & Building
It's this beautiful black-and-white timber-framed manor house that just screams 'Old England,' with charmingly crooked lines and a gorgeous red-brick extension added later.
Contact & Location
Address: Ordsall Hall, 322, Ordsall Lane, Ordsall, Salford, Greater Manchester, England, M5 3AN, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 686 7440
Website: Visit Website
