Exhibitions in restored building, including a recreated 1920s street and local industrial heritage.
A great day out for all the family and inexpensive too. There are some great walks along the 3 canals that converge at the Basin. The Museum is interesting and the Cafe is good. There are plenty of free parking spaces here too.
We had an excellent visit to the Portland Basin museum. It focuses on local history including cultural and industrial. It includes activities and areas for children and a cafe that does a lovely cappuccino. A great museum and entry is FREE!
This is free entry & over 2 floors. It's like going back in time. Cafe on site & we went for a short trip down the canal (small feeds for this). Lift available but was not in use day we went but you can go down side of building to access the lower level.
Very well laid out museum which is also spotlessly clean. A really nice place providing a lot history about Tameside and its surrounding areas. You can learn about the textile and mining industry in their hay day and also about how people survived economically despite declining industries in the face of modernisation. The museum is set over 2 floors with the basement focusing on the textile and mining era. Great place to take your kids or visit as an adult. There is free parking on site and it is free to visit.
Decided to take the kids to a local museum for the afternoon as we had never been there. It is very enjoyable and well set out. Lots for the kids to be interactive with, especially the 1900s Street setting, with houses, shops, etc, to have a nosy around. Free to get in and parking available. Cafe on site, but also outdoor seating if you wanted to bring your own snacks. Didn't take long to get round. A couple of hours if you take your time.
Interesting spot for an hour or so. Exhibits and information focuses on several aspects of local history both social and industrial. Cafe on site and outdoor area by the basin is a good area to view canal comings and goinds.
On-site services
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Restaurant
Toilets
Good for kids
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A great day out for all the family and inexpensive too. There are some great walks along the 3 canals that converge at the Basin. The Museum is interesting and the Cafe is good. There are plenty of free parking spaces here too.
We had an excellent visit to the Portland Basin museum. It focuses on local history including cultural and industrial. It includes activities and areas for children and a cafe that does a lovely cappuccino. A great museum and entry is FREE!
This is free entry & over 2 floors. It's like going back in time. Cafe on site & we went for a short trip down the canal (small feeds for this). Lift available but was not in use day we went but you can go down side of building to access the lower level.
Very well laid out museum which is also spotlessly clean. A really nice place providing a lot history about Tameside and its surrounding areas. You can learn about the textile and mining industry in their hay day and also about how people survived economically despite declining industries in the face of modernisation. The museum is set over 2 floors with the basement focusing on the textile and mining era. Great place to take your kids or visit as an adult. There is free parking on site and it is free to visit.
Decided to take the kids to a local museum for the afternoon as we had never been there. It is very enjoyable and well set out. Lots for the kids to be interactive with, especially the 1900s Street setting, with houses, shops, etc, to have a nosy around. Free to get in and parking available. Cafe on site, but also outdoor seating if you wanted to bring your own snacks. Didn't take long to get round. A couple of hours if you take your time.
Interesting spot for an hour or so. Exhibits and information focuses on several aspects of local history both social and industrial. Cafe on site and outdoor area by the basin is a good area to view canal comings and goinds.
