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Anson Engine Museum

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This unusual and fascinating museum is one of the best-kept secrets among Cheshire's many attractions.

Features for 2008 include the oldest running internal combustion engine, the return of the award-winning 'rattling monsters' exhibition, the largest single cylinder diesel engine, the oldest diesel engine in the country, steam engine area, rare Atkinson cycle engine and iconic engines on loan from the Science Museums of London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh and Delft.

The Institution of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers (IDGTE) have recently awarded the museum one of their first 'Heritage Awards. The award is in recognition of the contribution to engineering heritage in the restoration to working order of early internal combustion engines in the 'Rattling Monsters' section of the museum.

A unique collection of over 200 gas and oil engines, many maintained in running order. Ranging from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern diesels. The collection illustrates the development of the internal combustion engine from its early beginnings.

Engines run most days the museum is open, but please check if travelling long distances.

Opening Times

Main Season 2008 23 Apr 2008 - 26 Oct 2008

Day Opening Times
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday - Closed
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00

Events

Sunday, 23rd March 2008 - Sunday, 27th July 2008

The Old Shops of Poynton Exhibition
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Saturday, 10th May 2008 - Sunday, 28th September 2008

The Diesel Exhibition - Celebrating 150 Years
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Friday, 19th September 2008 - Saturday, 20th September 2008

Armchair Walks around Old Poynton
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Friday, 26th September 2008 - Saturday, 27th September 2008

Armchair Walks around Old Poynton
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Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Family (2+2)£12.00 family
Adults£4.50 adult
Children (5-14)£2.50 child

Road Directions

From Poynton village, 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.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station - Poynton.

Take bus 191 to the Boars Head, Higher Poynton and 5 minutes walk down Anson Road to the museum entrance.

 Facilities

Provider Features

  • In countryside
  • Village Location
  • Visit Chester & Cheshire Member

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted - Groups by appointment only.
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Provider Facilities

  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

 Contact Info

Anson Engine Museum
Anson Road
Poynton
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK12 1TD

Tel: 01625 874426
Email
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