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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
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(2008 times)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00 from Easter Sunday until end of October.Also in July and August the museum will open every Wednesday from 13:00 - 19:00. 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) with several engines running the second Sunday of every month throughout the season. |
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Admission Charges
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(2008 prices)
Adults £4.50Children under 14 £2.50 Children under 5 free Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £12.00 Friends of the Museum Free Group Visits Price & details on request. |
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Directions
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By Car: Follow Brown Tourist Signs from Poynton Traffic Lights. By Bus: Take the 191 to the Boars Head, Higher Poynton, and 10 minutes walk down Anson Road to Museum entrance. Nearest Train Station - Poynton |
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Anson Engine Museum Postcode for SatNav: SK12 1TD |
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