Lancashire Mining Museum Commemorating the Battle of Britain
Lancashire Mining Museum, Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7JB
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, remembering the impact of the Second World War on coal mining in the North West of England.
Our tea room volunteers will be dressed in WWII outfits and we will have a display of artillery and wartime equipment. There will be tours of the former coal mine site with emphasis on coal mining during WWII. The winding engine will be running, there will be train rides on our 2ft gauge railway and you can visit our cottage to see what life was like around 100 years ago. the lamp room and underground experience will be open.
Timings
- Saturday 19 September:
- 1300-1700
- Sunday 20 September:
- 1300-1700
Location & directions
Lancashire Mining Museum, Higher Green Lane, Astley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7JB
- Contact on day:
- Mr Les Leggett
- Telephone number:
- +441942895841
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Access to engine house involves ascending and descending steps. No lift access available.
Additional information
Tours of the museum available throughout the weekend form small groups up to groups of 20.
- Max number of people:
- 20
- Estimated duration:
- 50 minute(s)
