Anson Engine Museum
Anson Engine Museum
Anson Road
Poynton
Cheshire
SK12 1TD
England
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Telephone
+44 (0) 1625 874426
As seen on TV, this multi-award winning museum has a great deal to offer visitors.
On the site of the old Anson Colliery in Poynton, it is the result of Les Cawley and Geoff Challinor's years of hard work collecting and restoring engines. Opened to the public in 1989, the museum is open from Easter Sunday until end October (other times and days by arrangement for group visits).
Engines run most days the museum is open, please check if travelling long distances.
As well as the largest collection of gas and oil engines in Europe, the museum also has an varying display of local history items such as photographs, maps, mementoes and keepsakes from the Vernon Estate and Anson Colliery.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
Small tearoom and shop available. Free car parking for visitors. Wheelchair and motorised scooter available for loan, please book in advance.
The main building houses a large collection of engines, maintained in running order ranging from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern diesels. Other buildings house specialist collections such as Gardner engines, Atmospheric engines, etc. The collection of over 200 engines covering the development of the internal combustion engine with examples of major developments.
The following are some of the prize exhibits on display:-
• Largest running example of Crossley Atmospheric gas engine
• Award Winning, original Gardner L series engine along with its EHHS plaque
• 200 engines varying in size from desktop to 63 tons!
• Unique collection of photographs, sales leaflets & slides from engine manufacturers
• Free film and video shows on engine development shown throughout summer
Additionally, the museum boasts an enviable collection of local history items from the Vernon estate and the local collieries.
Collection details
Industry
Key artists and exhibits
- A large collection of internal combustion engines from early Crossley gas engines through to more modern diesels, specialising in local companies.
- Gardner
- National
- Lister
- Stott steam engine
- Hornsby
- Ruston
- Mirrlees (MAN B&W)
- Crossley Bros
- Otto & Langen
- Petter
- Campbell
- Robinson
- Blackstone
- Dudbridge
- Furnival
Midsummer Mingle at the Anson Engine Museum
Celebrate Midsummer and mingle with old engineering colleagues. Museum open from 14:00 until 20:00.
Contact Peter Wood for full details peter@enginemuseum.org
Suitable for
- All ages
When
From 2pm
Where
Anson Engine Museum
Admission
Normal museum admission applies buy you also get a tasty Norbury Hot Dog at our evening BBQ
Cheshire's Largest Steam Engine running 26/27 May
The power and majesty of the spinning flywheel ignites a spark deep inside and makes you wonder about the work and history of these industrial giants.
The Stott mill engine has been beautifully restored by our volunteers and it is now ready to run on live steam. The flywheel on the engine is 10 foot in diameter. The first public running of this engine will be Sunday 26th and Monday 27th May (Bank Holiday).
There is no additional charge to see the steam engine, normal museum entry applies. Museum open 10:00 - 17:00 both days.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
From 10am
Where
Anson Engine Museum, Poynton SK12 1TD
Admission
There is no additional charge to see the steam engine, normal museum entry applies.
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Fathers Go Free for Fathers Day
There will be craft demonstrations and steam engines running this day as well as the usual running exhibits of Internal Combustion Engines
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- All ages
When
From 10am
Admission
Dads or granddads brought along by their family today will get in free. Other prices - Adults £6:50, Children under 12 free.
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