Welcome to the Anson Engine Museum

Telling the story of the marvel of the internal combustion engine

The Anson Engine Museum is one of the largest engine museums in Europe.

Nestled in Poynton, Cheshire, it is an enchanting and enlightening experience that delves into the captivating history of engines and engineering, and celebrates the vibrant local crafts that complement this rich heritage.

Our story

Currently closed for the winter season. We will re-open at Easter 2024. New Steam dates below and open every Friday from 5th April till closing weekend.

Upcoming steam days

31st March & 1st April Easter Sunday and Monday

6th May - Monday (Bank Holiday)

16th June - Sunday - Fathers Day

21st July - Sunday

25th & 26th August - Sunday and Monday (Bank Holiday)

22nd September - Sunday

26th & 27 October - Saturday and Sunday (Closing Weekend)

Ticket prices

  • Adults: £8 (standard), £10 (event days)

  • Children (13 to 16): £2.50

  • Children under 13: Free

  • Friends of the Anson: Free

Find out more about our Friends of the Anson Scheme.

Anson Engine Museum, Anson Road, Poynton, SK12 1TD

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A great day out!

An introduction to the Anson Engine Museum.

Events

  • Steam Days in 2024

    31st March & 1st April - Sunday and Monday

    6th May - Monday

    16th June - Sunday ( Fathers Day)

    21st July - Sunday

    25th & 26th August - Sunday and Monday

    22nd September - Sunday

    26th & 27th October - Saturday and Sunday

Top things to see

  1. The fantastic steam engine section in our Memorial Building.

  2. Several rare, iconic engines from the National Collection.

  3. The largest running Crossley Atmospheric engine.

  4. The Mirrlees No 1 – the first diesel engine ever built in the UK (and third in the world!).

  5. The Gardner 4T5 - always a crowd pleaser!

  6. Our Furnival engine (displayed running a printing press) and our National engine (displayed running a typical workshop).

  7. Our monthly live demos of bodging and blacksmithing work, run by experienced local craftsmen.

  8. Our giant model of Poynton circa 1900, built by our very own volunteers and showing collieries around the area.

Make a donation

All donations are greatly appreciated and help us to continue to deliver a great museum experience.

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Just some of our volunteers working at the museum.
Visitors watching an engine demonstration at the museum.

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