Museums · North West England
Ellenroad Steam Museum
In or near Wardle.
Ellenroad Steam Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Chris Allen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale · 3.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ellenroad Steam Museum is a museum located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Ellenroad Steam Museum is home to the world's largest working steam mill engine. Visitors can explore various rooms including the Boiler House and workshop, although some areas will be closed on open days.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ellenroad Steam Museum is located in North-West England, postcode OL16. This museum focuses on steam power and features a collection of preserved steam engines and machinery.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6014, -2.1067
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL16 4LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale — 3.2 km
- Opening
- Next open day 4th October 2026, 11am to 4pm; closed June to September, November & December.
- Official site
- www.ellenroad.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10815532370 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellenroad Steam Museum?
- Ellenroad Steam Museum is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL16 4LG), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Ellenroad Steam Museum?
- Ellenroad Steam Museum — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ellenroad Steam Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL16 4LG.
- Is Ellenroad Steam Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Ellenroad Steam Museum is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Ellenroad Steam Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL16 4LG.