Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Anson Engine Museum
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Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Largest running Crossley Atmospheric engine on display
- Mirrlees No 1, the first UK-built diesel engine
- Monthly live demonstrations of bodging and blacksmithing
- Giant model of Poynton around 1900 built by volunteers
- Steam section with Robey engines and restored Stott engine
The Anson Engine Museum, on the site of the old Anson Colliery in Poynton, is one of the largest engine museums in Europe, telling the story of the internal combustion engine through a collection of over 250 gas and oil engines, many kept in running order. You can see rare National Collection pieces, the largest running Crossley Atmospheric engine, the UK's first diesel engine, and a steam section with Robey engines, alongside monthly blacksmithing and bodging demonstrations and a giant model of Victorian Poynton. It suits engineering enthusiasts and families wanting a hands-on, working museum, with a recommended visit of at least two hours. It's in Poynton with Worth, Cheshire East, close to Middlewood station and within easy reach of 36 nearby places to stay.
Practical details
- Open
- Open every Friday from 10 April to 23 October
- Time needed
- Allow a minimum of 2 hours
- Booking
- Steam days require prior arrangement during roof works
From the attraction's own website on 4 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Middlewood 0.8 miles
- Poynton 1.8 miles
- Disley 2.1 miles
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