
Lancashire Mining Museum CIO
A free, volunteer-run Victorian colliery site with a mighty steam winding engine, narrow gauge railway, café, and bags of real industrial character.
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A free, volunteer-run Victorian colliery site with a mighty steam winding engine, narrow gauge railway, café, and bags of real industrial character.

The birthplace of the suffragette movement, this four-room house museum was Emmeline Pankhurst's actual home. Open Thursdays and Sundays, with a cafe, garden, and wonderfully passionate volunteers on hand.

Stunning 17th-century manor with period rooms, gardens, woods and a mini-railway. Perfect for families keen on history and outdoor exploration.

A free Victorian mill museum with working machinery, steam demos, back-to-back houses and a volunteer blacksmith. Pram and wheelchair friendly, and kids genuinely love it.

Walk through the player tunnel and explore one of football's most famous stadiums, with museum displays showcasing decades of history. A memorable experience whether you're a devoted fan or just curious about the club.

A behind-the-scenes museum experience by appointment, where families explore fascinating historical collections guided by passionate staff in an intimate setting.

A wonderfully maintained museum with working Victorian steam engines. Free entry, interactive displays, and staff who really know their stuff.

Tour the real filming location of Coronation Street with a knowledgeable guide, then explore the museum exhibition packed with props and iconic sets.

Free to visit, with a brilliantly atmospheric Victorian street (Lark Hill Place) complete with original shop fronts, plus art galleries and a local history library.

Descend into a real coal mine and experience life as a working miner at this fascinating museum with pit ponies, heritage buildings, and nature trails.

A free historic manor house museum tracing Bradford's past, with period costumes for kids to try on and a famously spooky ghost room.

Free world-class museum with dinosaur galleries, Egyptian mummies and fascinating cultural collections. Perfect for curious kids who love history and nature.