Museums · North West England
North West Computer Museum
In or near Croft.
North West Computer Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, 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
- Trencherbone Platform · 3.2 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North West Computer 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 North West Computer Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of computing. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits that highlight the evolution of technology and its impact on society.
Place summary
The North West Computer Museum is located in the West Midlands, postcode WN7. This museum focuses on the history of computing and technology, showcasing a range of exhibits that highlight the evolution of computers and their impact on society.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4935, -2.4938
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Wigan, unparished area
- Postcode
- WN7 2LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leigh and Atherton
- Nearest railway station
- Trencherbone Platform — 3.2 km
- Opening
- We-Su 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.nwcomputermuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/10748737549 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North West Computer Museum?
- North West Computer Museum is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WN7 2LB), in the parish of Wigan, unparished area.
- What is North West Computer Museum?
- North West Computer Museum — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to North West Computer Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN7 2LB.
- How do I get to North West Computer Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Trencherbone Platform, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN7 2LB.