Museums · North West England
Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre
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Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre — museum in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK (2010-2017).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre is a museum in North-West England. Built or established in 2010, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Bolton North East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area BL2.
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Place summary
The Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre is a modern museum located in Bolton, North-West England. Established in 2010, it celebrates the life and work of the renowned steeplejack and television personality Fred Dibnah. The centre showcases various exhibits related to his contributions to engineering and heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5765, -2.4134
- District
- Bolton
- Parish
- Bolton, unparished area
- Postcode
- BL2 1NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolton North East
- Established
- 2010
- Nearest railway station
- Bolton — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q113207895 (CC0)
- commons: The future Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre - geograph.org.uk - 1741912.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre?
- Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BL2 1NU), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
- What is Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre?
- Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre — museum in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, UK (2010-2017).
- How do I get to Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BL2 1NU.
- When was Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre built?
- Built or established in 2010.
- How do I get to Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Bolton, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BL2 1NU.