Museums · Central Scotland
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre
In or near Macmerry.
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre is a museum located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre is a community project dedicated to preserving the history of Scotland's first railway, the Tranent - Cockenzie Waggonway. Visitors can explore various displays, including historic artifacts and workshops related to the railway's history.
Place summary
The 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre is a museum located in central Scotland, postcode EH32. It showcases the history of the early waggonway system, which was pivotal in the development of rail transport. The centre provides insights into the industrial heritage of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9695, -2.9646
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH32 0HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 2 km
- Opening
- Sundays 11am–3pm; contact to arrange weekday visits
- Official site
- www.1722waggonway.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8095071329 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre?
- 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0HX).
- What is 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre?
- 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH32 0HX.
- How do I get to 1722 Waggonway Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0HX.