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Ordsall Hall Museum

Wonderful building, good to see it filled with children. SAVE THIS TREASURE". Dame Dianna Rigg, London

First class visit. Excellent guided tour. Thank you!!" Chadderton Historical Society.

Grade 1 listed Ordsall Hall Museum is Salford's hidden antique gem, dating back over 600 years, and the family home of the influential Radclyffe family for over 300 years. Packed full of myths, legends and ghosts, the hall's atmosphere belies its urban location. Star of the 1861 novel by Harrison Ainsworth, Ordsall Hall is now linked forever with Guy Fawkes and his ill-fated plot to blow up parliament, while the infamous White Lady's ghostly presence is felt wandering the Great Hall. Her identity is still a mystery...

Ordsall's haunted reputation has attracted ghost-hunters from across the globe, via the world famous online 'ghostcam' and an appearance on TV's popular Most Haunted. Other unique features of the hall include the east wing's unusual and elaborate plaster ceiling and John Ralston's famous early 19th century painting of the hall, completed when the hall was still fully moated. Visitors nowadays can explore the Great Hall, kitchen and Star Chamber, as well as the upstairs exhibition space hosting a range of touring interactive exhibitions.

The museum also holds regular family fun days with a Tudor theme, where visitors can meet members of the Radclyffe family and join in traditional crafts and games.

Ordsall Hall Museum
Ordsall Lane
Ordsall M5 3AN

telephone number 0161 872 0251

fax number 0161 872 4951

email address ordsall.hall@salford.gov.uk

website www.salford.gov.uk/ordsallhall

General information

Opening times
Open all year round except Christmas and Easter.
Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm
Sun 1-4pm

Admission cost
Free

Estimated visit length
1hr

On site parking
Yes

Disabled facilities
Disabled car parking available. 1st floor not accessible to wheelchairs

Restaurant/café facilities
None

Coach parking
Yes


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