Museums · North West England
The Old Fire Station
In or near Tiverton.
The Old Fire Station — museum in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Delamere · 7.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Old Fire Station is a museum in North Wales. Built or established in 1865, it dates from the Victorian period. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area CW6.
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Heritage listing
http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=7333
From Cadw under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Fire Station is a museum located in Tarporley, North Wales. Established in 1865, it is a Victorian structure and holds a Grade II listed status. The building reflects the historical significance of fire services in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1576, -2.6674
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Tarporley
- Postcode
- CW6 0AR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Established
- 1865
- Nearest railway station
- Delamere — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671117 (CC0)
- commons: Tarporley old fire station and museum - geograph.org.uk - 607225.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Fire Station?
- The Old Fire Station is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW6 0AR), in the parish of Tarporley.
- What is The Old Fire Station?
- The Old Fire Station — museum in Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Old Fire Station?
- The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW6 0AR.
- When was The Old Fire Station built?
- Built or established in 1865.
- Is The Old Fire Station a listed building?
- The Old Fire Station is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Old Fire Station?
- The nearest railway station is Delamere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW6 0AR.