About Portland Basin Museum
Set beside tranquil waterways in Ashton-under-Lyne, this welcoming museum combines vibrant exhibitions with excellent facilities including an onsite restaurant, picnic areas and full accessibility for all ages.
What's nearby
- Bridge View Cafe next door
- Splinter Scenery next door
- Round The Twist Tameside 300m away
- Deutsche Autohaus LTD 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Awesome museum for all ages. Great history exhibits and relics from the area, and some really realistic replica rooms of olden Pubs, shops, schools etc. for cool photos and to see what life was like. Canal area was also super interesting. Definitely worth a visit
· via Google
Excellent museum for all the family!! Lots to do: hands-on activities, displays, play areas with dressing-up clothes and a very lovely café. I had a tuna melt and my friend had a ham sandwich. Both delicious. We even were blessed by a Canada goose sitting on her nest!
· via Google
Cant't believe I'd never heard of this museum before, it's excellent. Staff are great and friendly, my nephew was given extra stickers for the teddy he brings everywhere. Love the 1920s street, everything looks really well maintained, all the information is clear and easy for kids to read but also interesting for adults.
· via Google
Good museum, great for children and families. The lady who does the victorian time travelling teacher is absolutely brilliant. Give her a raise, came with my 6yo daughter for a school trip, was not disappointed.
· via Google
People say this museum offers fascinating exhibits on local history, including a realistic Victorian street scene and interactive displays that engage both children and adults. Visitors also highlight the free entry, making it an excellent value for a family day out, and appreciate the lovely cafe with good food. They also mention the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the pleasant canal-side location for walks.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Portland Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL7 0QA Get directions
- Category
- Museums & Galleries
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (1,576 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Toilets on site
- Yes
- Destination
- Ashton-under-Lyne