Portland Basin Museum – Tameside – Science, History & Arts

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Portland Basin Museum – Tameside – Science, History & Arts

Portland Basin Museum is housed within the restored nineteenth century Ashton Canal Warehouse in Ashton-under-Lyne. The museum combines a lively modern interior with a peaceful canal side setting. It is an exciting family friendly museum, with something for all the family.

Enjoy our temporary exhibition, and step back in time on our 1920s street, as the sights and sounds of bygone Tameside are brought to life. Take a look into our kitchen and parlour to find out how we used to live. Visitors can explore the area’s industrial heritage and discover what life was like down the mines, or on the farm. Find out more about local crafts and industries and marvel at our historic machines. Younger children will love our ‘Nuts and Bolts’ educational play area, suitable for children under 5.

Planning a Visit

Portland Basin Museum is situated just outside of Manchester, accessible by car, bus and train. There is a free car park with disabled parking spaces. The museum is free to enter and is fully accessible. The car park is laid with cobbles, wheelchair users may require support to transfer from the car to the museum. Please contact the museum for more information. We offer lots of activities suitable for all ages, please see our events calendar.

Let’s Go…

Portland Basin Museum has always been a great place to visit, but now there are walking and cycling routes starting from the museum, showing you what great countryside and heritage there is to discover on your doorstep.

Portland Basin’s Access Statement

The access statement for Portland Basin Museum describes the access, facilities and services that we offer.

Download the Floor plan of Portland Basin Museum

The Portland Basin Museum is part of the Quality Assured Visitor Attraction Scheme.

For boat trip information please contact the Tameside Canal Boat Trust on 07482188026 or email Mark Nield

 

Opening times: Tues-Sun, 10am-4pm
Closed Monday except for Bank Holidays

 

February 11 2020

Details

Date: February 11, 2020
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
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Venue

Portland Basin Museum

1 Portland Pl, Ashton-under-Lyne,
Manchester, OL7 0QA United Kingdom

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0161 343 2878

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