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
🎄 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.
We also hold accounts from residents who fought to improve their neighbourhoods throughout the post-industrial years, in the run up to the Commonwealth Games and into the present day.
A citywide effort like this will help bring even more East Mancunian voices to light.
A citywide effort like this will help bring even more East Mancunian voices to light.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We also hold accounts from residents who fought to improve their neighbourhoods throughout the post-industrial years, in the run up to the Commonwealth Games and into the present day.
A citywide effort like this will help bring even more East Mancunian voices to light.
A citywide effort like this will help bring even more East Mancunian voices to light.
We hold a rich collection of eyewitness testimony and stories, available to browse during our free open days, from people who worked at Bradford Pit, Clayton Aniline and other local employers.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
We hold a rich collection of eyewitness testimony and stories, available to browse during our free open days, from people who worked at Bradford Pit, Clayton Aniline and other local employers.
East Manchester was once the beating heart of industrial Manchester and, after years of decline, the 2002 Commonwealth Games marked a turning point whose impact is still felt today.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
East Manchester was once the beating heart of industrial Manchester and, after years of decline, the 2002 Commonwealth Games marked a turning point whose impact is still felt today.
East Manchester has a wealth of social history that deserves to be heard more widely. The recent exhibition about Seymour Road school, part of which was also on display at Manchester Central Library, showed just how powerful these stories are.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
East Manchester has a wealth of social history that deserves to be heard more widely. The recent exhibition about Seymour Road school, part of which was also on display at Manchester Central Library, showed just how powerful these stories are.
With the help of Cllr Tom Robinson, we're looking to begin a citywide collection of social history, to be shared and accessible to everyone.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
With the help of Cllr Tom Robinson, we're looking to begin a citywide collection of social history, to be shared and accessible to everyone.
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. 👇
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)
This is a historical moment for Clayton Hall and this investment will safeguard the Hall for future generations to come. (2/2)
September 16, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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)
This is a historical moment for Clayton Hall and this investment will safeguard the Hall for future generations to come. (2/2)
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
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.