Anson Engine Museum
About This Museum
What truly sets the Anson Engine Museum apart is its living, breathing soundscape; it's a place where the rhythmic chug and metallic hiss of history fills a vast, unassuming industrial shed. This isn't a sterile gallery but a working tribute to the internal combustion engine, with over 250 engines rescued from obscurity. You'll find everything from colossal, room-sized diesel giants to delicate, almost jewel-like workshop motors, many of which are still fired up by passionate volunteers. The air carries the faint scent of oil and hot metal, making the past feel immediately present and tangible.
Collection Highlights
The collection's heart is its unmatched run of hot-bulb engines, fascinating precursors to the diesel. Standouts include a thundering Crossley freepower engine and an incredibly rare 'Duckworth' rotary engine, a beautiful and complex piece of engineering that defies expectation.
Visitor Information
Come prepared for a wonderfully informal and engaging day out. The volunteers are the soul of the place—ask them anything and they'll likely start an engine just for you. It's not overly polished, which is its greatest charm; just check their website for running days to see the machines in action.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a no-frills, former electricity generating station, its raw industrial character is perfectly suited to the collection—a functional shell for functional beauty.
Contact & Location
Address: Anson Road, Higher Poynton, Poynton-with-Worth, Poynton, Cheshire East, England, SK12 1TD, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1625 874426
Website: Visit Website
