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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· North West England

Sunken barge

In or near Holcombe.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Sunken barge β€” a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Cattle in Field north of the Canal - geograph.org.uk - 6215677

David Dixon β€” 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
Bury, Bolton Street Β· 1.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Sunken barge 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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Place summary

The Sunken Barge is a museum located in North-West England. It features a submerged vessel as its central exhibit, providing insights into maritime history and the region's industrial past. The site highlights the significance of waterways in local trade and transport.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.5776, -2.3145
District
Bury
Parish
Bury, unparished area
Postcode
M26 2XY
Parliamentary constituency
Bury South
Nearest railway station
Bury, Bolton Street β€” 1.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sunken barge?
Sunken barge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M26 2XY), in the parish of Bury, unparished area.
What is Sunken barge?
Sunken barge β€” a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sunken barge?
The nearest railway station is Bury, Bolton Street, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode M26 2XY.
How do I get to Sunken barge?
The nearest railway station is Bury, Bolton Street, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M26 2XY.