Anson Engine Museum

Anson Road
Poynton
Cheshire

SK12 1TD

Tel: 01625 874426
Fax:
Email: enquiry@enginemuseum.org
Web: http://enginemuseum.org

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As featured on TV, this multi award winning museum has a great deal to offer visitors.

As well as one of the largest collections of engines in Europe - varying in size from desktop to 100 tons! - it has changing exhibitions and events throughout the year. See our website for details of the events and exhibitions.

Facilities:-
Tearoom selling drinks & confectionery
Small shop selling gifts, books & videos
Free car park for visitors
Free children's fun sheets & quiz
New meeting room/cinema area

We will open outside normal dates and times for pre-booked tours & groups, including evenings.

There is ample room for wheelchair access throughout, with wide doorways and a one-level floor surface. Toilets available.

Wheelchair and motorised scooter available for guests, please telephone in advance to book for your visit.


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Opening Times
(2009 times)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00 from Easter Sunday until end of October.

Other dates and times (including evenings) for group visits by arrangement.

Engines run most days the museum is open (please check if travelling long distances).

Admission Charges
(2009 prices)
Adults £5.00; Child under 14yrs £2.50; Child under 5yrs free
Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £13.00
Friends of the Museum Free
Group Visits Price & details on request.

Directions
By Car:
Follow Brown Tourist Signs from Poynton Traffic Lights.

By Bus:
Take the 191 to the Boars Head, Higher Poynton, and 5 minutes walk down Anson Road to Museum entrance. Timetable here.

Nearest Train Station:
Middlewood Station (then walk down the Middlewood Way, approx 3/4 mile).
Next nearest Poynton Station 1.8 miles.
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Anson Engine Museum Postcode for SatNav: SK12 1TD

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