Museums & Galleries · Cheshire
North West Computer Museum
📍 WN7 2LB
Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Hosted on the 4th floor of the historic Leigh Spinners Mill
- Option to donate items, time or funds to the museum
- Group and school visits can be arranged outside normal hours
- Annual memberships available for individuals and families
The North West Computer Museum is based on the 4th floor of the historic Leigh Spinners Mill in Leigh, near Wigan. It's a spot for anyone curious about computing history, with opening hours limited to Wednesday and Thursday, plus occasional closures announced on their Facebook page. Annual memberships are available for individuals, couples wanting workshop access, or families. Group and school visits can be arranged outside the usual hours by getting in touch directly. Because the museum occupies a historic mill building, access can be challenging, so it's worth checking with the venue beforehand. If you're staying nearby, Atherton station is about 2.5 miles away, and there are 8 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, making it an easy addition to a wider visit to the area.
Practical details
- Open
- Closed Mondays; open Wednesday 10am-8pm and Thursday 10am-4pm
- Accessibility
- Housed in a historic mill which can present access challenges
- Booking
- Group visits can be booked outside regular opening hours
From the attraction's own website on 12 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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- Atherton 2.5 miles
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