Ordsall Hall, Salford, closing 21st February 2009 for renovations
Ordsall Hall, in Salford, (Ordsall Lane, Salford, M5 3AN) is a very popular museum attraction for tourists as well as locals.
The hall is a fine example of an Elizabethan black and white half-timbered manor-house. With a history that dates back nearly 700 years, Ordsall Hall is likely to be the oldest surviving building in the Greater Manchester area.
Unfortunately, Ordsall Hall will close to the public for a comprehensive programme of renovation and restoration work that will result in an even better visitor attraction. However, there is still a little time left as the closing date has been set for Saturday 21 February 2009. It will will reopen in Easter 2011.
Closing week events are planned and you can find out more at the Ordsall Hall website.
Update 25/01/09: Ordsall Hall is planning some special half term attractions for children.
A mass clearing up session is being held at the historic hall to put the much-loved building ‘to bed’ in advance of its £4.1m lottery-funded renovation.
Clean up sessions are planned for Wednesday February 18 and Friday February 20 and the sessions will form a key part of the fun and educational activities taking place at The Quays over the half term holiday. For further details contact Ordsall Hall on 0161-872 0251.
Even though Ordsall Hall is closing, The Quays area is home to many other great attractions that are worth visiting, including the Imperial War Museum North, Lancashire County Cricket Club, The Lowry Outlet Mall and The Lowry.
