Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum

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Contact Details

Anson Road
Poynton
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK12 1TD

Tel: 01625 874426

As featured on TV, this multi award-winning museum in the Cheshire Peak District has a great deal to offer visitors.

Recognised as one of the Country’s leading specialist museums. Fuelled by enthusiasm and staffed by volunteers it is a great day out for all the family.

Engine enthusiasts from all over the world come to visit this fascinating museum with engines of all sizes (from desktop to 100 tons), Craft Demonstrations, Working Machinery and Local History Exhibitions It is also fast becoming a must see for non-enthusiasts too. The museum also has a steam section including a giant mill engine - the largest steam engine in Cheshire

It is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday from Easter Sunday until end October (other times and days by arrangement for group visits). Engines running every day throughout the season.

Over the past few years the museum has won several awards for its displays, engines, website and the quality of its volunteer workforce. Amongst its facilities it has a tearoom and shop free car parking for visitors, wheelchair and motorised scooter, cinema/meeting room available for hire.

Throughout the season there are events and exhibition happening - please check website for details. www.enginemuseum.org

Groups by appointment please.

Opening Times

01/01/2012 to 31/12/2012

08/04/2012 to 29/10/2012

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
FamilyFree
Concession£6.00 per ticket
(under 12)Free
Adults£6.50 per ticket
Children (13-16)£2.50 per ticket
Friends of the MuseumFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
FamilyFree
Concession£6.00 per ticket
(under 12)Free
Adults£6.50 per ticket
Children (13-16)£2.50 per ticket
Friends of the MuseumFree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station – Middlewood (1 mile), Poynton (2 miles)

Bus - Take 391 (was the 191) to the Boars Head, Higher Poynton and 10 minutes walk down Anson Road to the museum entrance.

Road Directions

Approx 7 miles from junction 1, and 9 miles from junction 3 of the M60. Follow the brown tourist signs from Poynton traffic lights. From Poynton village centre, travel up Park Lane, take left turn as the road splits, taking the signs for the golf club, at the next road fork turn right into Anson Road, the museum is on the left.

Grading Details

  • VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS
VAQAS VB Attraction VAQAS

Awards

  • Visit Britain VAQAS Accredited 2009
  • Visit Britain Code of Practice 2012

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • All Weather Attraction

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Marketing Cheshire Member
  • No Smoking Attraction
  • Village Location

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Payment Methods

  • American Express accepted
  • Approx length of visit - we recommend you plan for at least 2 hours
  • Groups Accepted - by prior arrangement please
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Min group size - 12 during normal opening hours, 15 other days/times
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times
  • Special group rates
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Dogs Accepted
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

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