MuseumsNewton

Stroll along reconstructed streets experiencing the sights, sounds and smells of Roman Chester. From the streets of Deva the Roman Name for Chester, you return to the present day on an extensive archaeological 'dig', where you can discover the substantial Roman, Saxon and medieval remains beneath modern…
Distance: 7.4 miles away

The Anderton Boat Lift was designed and built by Edwin Clark in 1875, and is the worlds first boat lift, that speeded up the movement of cargoes carrying coal, salt and lay between the Weaver Navigation and the Trent and Mersey Canalthe modern and attractive operations centre houses…
Distance: 13.7 miles away

Bersham Heritage Centre, in the heart of the attractive Clywedog Valley, is Wrexham's centre for Industrial Heritage and home to the Museum Service's Industrial History collections. The Centre itself is on the site of an important 18th Century industrial complex.Like many of the properties in Bersham, the Heritage…
Distance: 13.2 miles away

In the Cheshire Military Museum we remember the Cheshire Regiment, Cheshire Yeomanry, the 3rd Carabiniers, the 5th Royal Iniskilling Dragoon Guards and the Eaton Hall Officer Cadet School. And several other small Cheshire units ‐ some now long retired often from bigger corps of the Army. …
Distance: 7.3 miles away

Archaeological excavations are now taking place at the 2000 year‐old Roman Amphitheatre ‐ the largest stone‐built arena of its kind in Britain ‐ with finds being put on show in a new exhibition at the nearby Chester Visitor Centre. The building offers one of the best views…
Distance: 7.2 miles away

A century plus of motoring history and memorabilia, housed in a famous 1930's Art Deco building and situated 6 miles east of Chester, Cheshire. The first replica garage was built to coincide with the Chester Vintage Enthusiasts Club use of the site for driving tests and this…
Distance: 7.5 miles away

At The Boat Museum in Ellesmere Port we bring Britain's canal history back to life. Come and explore the exhibitions in the historic dock complex and experience life aboard our collection of canal and river craft. The Boat Museum site covers over 7 acres of the historic…
Distance: 12.8 miles away

Salt has been produced in Cheshire for over 2,000 years and it is the only place in Britain where it is still produced on a large scale. The original museum was established by Thomas Ward & John Brunner two local salt proprietors who felt that Northwich needed…
Distance: 13.2 miles away