Museums & Galleries · Cheshire
Lancashire Mining Museum
📍 M29 7JQ
Photo: Alan Murray-Rust (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See Lancashire's only surviving colliery headgear and winding house
- View the 3,300 hp twin tandem compound steam winding engine
- Spot the 98ft high lattice steel headgear from miles away
- Explore the fifteen-acre former colliery site near Bridgewater Canal
- Take informative tours and immersive exhibits on mining heritage
Lancashire Mining Museum, at Astley Green Colliery, preserves the last surviving headgear and winding house in the whole Lancashire coalfield, including a unique 3,300 hp twin tandem compound steam winding engine. Spread across fifteen acres beside the Bridgewater Canal, the site's 98ft lattice steel headgear can be seen for miles, and visitors can explore exhibits, tours and immersive experiences telling the story of Lancashire's mining past. It's a good stop for anyone interested in industrial heritage, families and history enthusiasts alike, and entry is free, run by a registered charity and volunteers. Based in Wigan, it's within the Museums & Galleries category, with Walkden station 2.7 miles away and 8 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays for those planning a longer visit.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 1.00pm–5.00pm
- Booking
- Free entry, no charge for access
From the attraction's own website on 29 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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