Museums Β· North West England
Sunken barge
In or near Holcombe.
Sunken barge β a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

David Dixon β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 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
- Official site
- www.warthmillsproject.com
Sources
- osm: node/10095921489 (ODbL)
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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.