The Diesel Exhibition - Celebrating 150 Years

Our main exhibition this year is to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Rudolf Diesel, the inventor of the diesel engine. It runs until the end of September.

Among the exhibits are two notable 'firsts':-

• the 1st appearance in the North West of the JCB Dieselmax444 engine, from the world's fastest diesel powered car. JCB also provided a 6' model of their record breaking car. The JCB Display is available until the end of July.

• the 1st diesel engine to be built in the UK, and it's also the 3rd ever built in the world.

Venue

Anson Engine Museum, Macclesfield

Dates

Open May-Sep 10 May 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

August (extended opening) 1 Aug 2008 - 31 Aug 2008

Road Directions

Approx 7 miles from junction 1, and 9 miles from junction 3 of the M60. Follow the brown tourist signs from Poynton traffic lights. From Poynton village centre, 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 (2 miles)
Take bus 191 to the Boars Head, Higher Poynton and 10 minutes walk down Anson Road to the museum entrance.

 Facilities

Provider Features

• In countryside
• Indoor Event

Parking & Transport

• On site parking
• Parking (free)

Catering

• On-Site café/restaurant