Museums & Galleries · Peak District
Ellenroad Steam Museum
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Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- World's largest working steam mill engine
- Boiler House, beam engine room and 1910 workshop to explore
- Fabulous car show on open day
- Café and souvenir shop on site
- Outdoor picnic area for visitors
Ellenroad Steam Museum, in Rochdale, is home to the world's largest working steam mill engine. On its next open day, 4th October 2026 (11am–4pm), the Boiler House, beam engine room, sprinkler pump room and 1910 workshop will remain open, along with the souvenir shop and a fabulous car show, though the engines won't be steaming and the main engine room and generator room will remain closed. There's an engine house café offering light refreshments and hot drinks, plus an outdoor picnic area. Disabled access is limited, but a chair lift is available. School parties and other groups are welcome on weekdays by arrangement. Rochdale station is 2 miles away, and with 17 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's easy to combine with a short break nearby.
Practical details
- Open
- Next open day 4th October 2026, 11am–4pm
- Accessibility
- Limited disabled access, with a chair lift
- Best for
- School parties and groups by weekday arrangement
- Booking
- Group visits arranged in advance
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Cafe
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Parking
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- Rochdale 2 miles
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