MuseumFreeAges 3–14Indoor
Bolton Steam Museum
Mornington Road, off Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU · Bolton & Bury
Home of the Northern Mill Engine Society at the historic Atlas Mills site, with Europe's largest collection of working mill steam engines. Open Wednesdays and Sundays for static viewing, with special Steam Days several weekends a year when all engines run. Free entry, donations welcome.
Visitor information
Visitor info
- Hours
- Wed 11:00-15:00, Sun 11:00-15:00Steam Days (all engines in steam) 10:00-16:00 on advertised weekends
- Address
- Mornington Road, off Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 4EU
- Price
- Free
- Ages
- 3–14
- Setting
- Indoor
- Parking
- Free parking on site / adjacent Morrisons car park
- Facilities
- Souvenir shop · Refreshments · Full disabled access · Free parking
- For the kids
- Europe's largest collection of working mill steam engines — visit on a Steam Day to see the giant engines actually running. Free entry makes it an easy add-on to a Bolton day out.
- Phone
- 07789 874105
Last checked Sun, 26 Jul 2026 · Food nearby, parents’ tips and more in the planner →
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