Museums · North West England
Lancashire Mining Museum
In or near Croft.
Lancashire Mining Museum — 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
- Trencherbone Platform · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lancashire Mining Museum 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.
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Official information
The Lancashire Mining Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of coal mining in Lancashire. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including original mining equipment, restored locomotives, and a replica miner's cottage, all set in a picturesque village. The museum offers an interactive experience with knowledgeable guides and various historical artefacts.
Place summary
Lancashire Mining Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode M29. This museum focuses on the history and heritage of coal mining in Lancashire, showcasing the industrial significance of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4951, -2.4467
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- M29 7JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Worsley and Eccles
- Phone
- 01942 895841 (answer machine only)
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Tu 13:00-16:00; Th 13:00-16:00; Sa-So 13:00-16:00
- Official site
- lancashireminingmuseum.org
Sources
- osm: way/980367506 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancashire Mining Museum?
- Lancashire Mining Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M29 7JB), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is Lancashire Mining Museum?
- Lancashire Mining Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lancashire Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode M29 7JB.
- How do I get to Lancashire Mining Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M29 7JB.