The Pankhurst Centre

The Pankhurst Centre, housed in the former home of Emmeline Pankhurst, isn’t just a museum, it’s a piece of living history. This modest red brick house on Nelson Street is where the Women’s Social and Political Union was founded in 1903, sparking a movement that changed Britain forever.

Today, it’s both a heritage centre and a hub for women’s activism, offering exhibitions, workshops and talks that connect past struggles with modern campaigns for equality and inclusion. The centre’s ethos naturally aligns with Manchester’s LGBTQ+ community, standing up for human rights, celebrating identity and fighting for representation. During Pride, it often partners with LGBT Foundation and Queer Britain to host discussions about intersectional feminism and queer suffragette history.

Visitors can explore the recreated parlour where Emmeline and her daughters planned their protests, and the exhibition rooms tell stories of women and non binary activists continuing the legacy today. There’s a small cafe corner and a garden space where community events are held, intimate, warm and deeply moving.

Run largely by volunteers, The Pankhurst Centre captures the best of Manchester’s activist heart, ordinary people coming together to make extraordinary change. It’s a must visit for anyone who believes equality is still a fight worth having.