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This is a family-friendly museum with plenty to keep everyone entertained learn all about the area's industrial heritage and discover what life was like down the mines, or on the farm. Find out about the local area's crafts and industry at the historic machines. Younger children will love our 'Nuts and Bolts' educational play area, suitable for children under 5's!
Somewhere To Eat?
There are tables for picnicsBaby Friendly?
Baby changingWant To Treat Yourself?
There is a gift shopWhere Shall I Park?
Free car parkFeatures
- Indoor
- Disabled Access
- Open All Year
Category
Museums
Suitable For
3-5
6-9
10+
Opening Times
October - June Tue - Sun 10:00 - 16:00 July - September Tue - Sun 10:00 - 17:00
Price Information
- All: Free
Facilities
•Baby Changing•FREE Parking•Picnic Area•Cafe
How To Get There
- Portland Place, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL7 0QA
- 01613432878
- Website
Tips
What was your day out like? Login with Facebook to Write a tip- Nikki G.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
With living close to Portland basin it's well visited by ourselves atleast 10 times a year! My girls aged 5 & 10 love coming here, it's next to a canal too so we get to feed the ducks also!
- Emma H.
- Joined: 10 years ago
- 1 Review
Brilliant place for all the family very interesting brill for kids lots to touch and see right on the canal so in summer it's lovely to have a ride on a boat would defiantly recommend, we're always here also fab cafe who are also very child friendly.
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