Sleeping Well at Ordsall Hall

Would you like to take part in a wellbeing programme that explores historic sleep in the beautiful surroundings of Ordsall Hall?

  • Sleeping Well at Ordsall Hall is a six-week programme that explores how people took care of their sleep during Tudor times.
  • You’ll take part in a series of hands - on activities including remaking sleep aids, craft and gardening.
  • We want to find out if learning about the past through creative activities helps people feel better.

‘Sleeping Well at Ordsall Hall’ is run by the University of Manchester, working with Ordsall Hall (part of Salford Community Leisure) and health partners in Greater Manchester. The project is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

What you’ll get out of it:

  • Spend time at one of Salford's top visitor attractions.
  • Learn new things, make connections with people, be active, take notice of your surroundings and make a positive contribution to others.
  • Bus and tram expenses will be covered.

When will the project run?

  • Tuesdays 6th May to 10th June 2025 1-3.30pm

or 

  • Sundays 18th May to 22nd June 2025 12.30-3pm

Interested?

  • Have a look at the information on the next sheet to make sure you fit the criteria and still want to take part
  • Have a look at what our sessions are like here.

To say you want to take part email: anna.fielding@manchester.ac.uk