Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bollington Discovery Centre
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Bollington Discovery Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Adlington (Cheshire) · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bollington Discovery Centre is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Bollington Discovery Centre is located at Clarence Mill and showcases the history of Bollington and its cotton mills, as well as the Macclesfield Canal. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the town's development and view a collection of historic pictures.
Place summary
Bollington Discovery Centre is a museum located in the West Midlands. It serves as a resource for local history and the natural environment, providing educational exhibits and community activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3007, -2.1011
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Bollington
- Postcode
- SK10 5GR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- 01625−572985
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington (Cheshire) — 3 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays 1.30pm – 4.00pm; Saturdays 11.00am – 4.00pm; Sundays 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Official site
- happyvalley.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12312910885 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bollington Discovery Centre?
- Bollington Discovery Centre is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK10 5GR), in the parish of Bollington.
- What is Bollington Discovery Centre?
- Bollington Discovery Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bollington Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK10 5GR.
- How do I get to Bollington Discovery Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK10 5GR.