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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
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Jan 2
Clayton Hall is open on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month (Feb-Nov), 11am-3pm.

We're a volunteer-run charity & need your help to stay open. Can you spare an hour or two a week? We'd love to hear from you! Pop in for a brew and chat on an open day, or email [email protected]

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · 3d
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!

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Oct 3
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. 👇
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. At this most sacred moment in the Jewish calendar, our thoughts and prayers are with those victims who have lost their lives, those injured or affected, their loved ones, and Jewish communities in Greater Manchester, and far beyond. Antisemitism, along with every form of hatred, must be confronted wherever it is found. Together, we must stand firm to ensure that violence and intolerance have no place in our society.
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Sep 16
A huge thank you to Manchester City Council and local Councillors, and the brilliant Warden Construction Ltd for all their help and support in securing the Hall’s future.

This is a historical moment for Clayton Hall and this investment will safeguard the Hall for future generations to come. (2/2)
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Sep 16
Exciting Trustees meeting tonight to discuss how the £1.4 million building work is progressing at Clayton Hall Living History Museum. (1/2)
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Sep 5
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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Sep 4
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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Sep 3
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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 16
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!

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 16
206 years ago today, the Peterloo Massacre saw violence unleashed on 60,000 peaceful civilians in Manchester as they gathered to demand Parliamentary reform. A dark chapter in our city’s history. #Peterloo #OTD
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 15
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
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 15
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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 15
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
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 15
#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
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 15
#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! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 14
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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 13
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
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 8
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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 8
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.
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 6
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.
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 4
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
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 4
Our drawing room is a relaxing hidden gem, with Victorian patterned wallpaper kindly donated by Little Greene and decorated with the help of local Manchester College students.

🔍 Pop in on our next free open day (Saturday 16th August). Visit claytonhall.org
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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 2
Thank you, Gordon, for your lovely review about your visit to Clayton Hall on Tripadvisor.

Find out what others have said, and if you visited, please consider leaving a review to help us get back to number 1 of the best things to do in Manchester.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Aug 1
Free open day tomorrow — Saturday 2nd 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.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Jul 31
Come and see what all the fuss is about on our free open day on Saturday 2nd August.

Hands-on stuff in every room, winding staircases and costumed Victorians make Clayton Hall a fun place to explore for the whole family.

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Clayton Hall Living History Museum @claytonhall.org · Jul 30
Free open day on Saturday 2nd 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