May Bank Holiday Steamings at Bolton Steam Museum

Steam engine

Bolton Steam Museum is a museum in Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, which houses a variety of preserved steam engines.

Our volunteers have rescued and restored 30 old stationary steam engines, which once powered the cotton and woollen mills of the North of England ,including 5 built in Bolton  Most will be running in steam on these 2 days only.  Our oldest engine is now over 180 years old, and most are well over 100 years old!  Come and see these magnificent examples of Victorian engineering restored and running once again!

Dates and Times:  Sunday, Monday:  May 5, 6:  10.00 am - 4.00 pm

                              Sunday, Monday:  May26, 27:  10.00 am - 4.00 pm

The Museum is normally closed at other times, except for volunteers' working days,  Wednesdays & Sundays: 11.00 - 3.00 , when visitors are welcome and a few engines can be run using electric motors.

Websitewww.nmes.org   Contact Tel.  01204 846490

Date: 5th May 2024 - 27th May 2024 Recurs daily.

Location: Bolton Steam Museum Mornington Road (off Chorley Old Road), Bolton, BL1 4EU

Cost: Free admission and free unlimited parking on the Supermarket car park

Time: 10:00 - 16:00