Best places: Heritage preservations in Manchester

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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway image
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Tourist attraction
👍👍 If you're in West Yorkshire you MUST visit the K&WV Railway. Famous for the Railway Children, this line runs between Keighley and Oxenhope. They've amazing steam trains and vintage carriage stick running and the volunteer staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. My advice is that you get a Rover...
4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~41.98 km from centre)
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East Lancashire Railway
Heritage preservation
👍👍 Rode the whole line today, a very peaceful and relaxing day was had. Surely not a high energy trip, so younger children may think it's a long ride. Lots of lovely scenery along the way.
4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~13.17 km from centre)
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Haworth, Station) image
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Haworth, Station)
Tourist attraction
Preserved railway station & train line offering a museum & rides on vintage steam locomotives.
4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~43.71 km from centre)
East Lancashire Railway - (Rawtenstall,Station) image
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East Lancashire Railway - (Rawtenstall,Station)
Heritage preservation
😐 Very busy due to the Scotsman. Great place to visit. Only thing that dropped the rating for me was a certain demographic that pushed my 4 year old out the way to get past and take pictures. Happened more than once. Yes the trains are from your generation but they are for everyone to enjoy. Who do yo...
4.70 (1.2K reviews) (~24.58 km from centre)
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Oakworth, Station) image
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - (Oakworth, Station)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 The station where The Railway Children was filmed. Quaint, with refreshments available from converted rail trucks. A fascinating station master's office. All beautifully maintained and very photogenic. We travelled on the train used in the film and visited several lovely stations.
4.80 (424 reviews) (~44.9 km from centre)
Llangollen Railway (Llangollen Station) image
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Llangollen Railway (Llangollen Station)
Heritage preservation
Standard-gauge railway following the River Dee through an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
4.60 (4.2K reviews) (~83.63 km from centre)
Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station) image
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Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station)
Heritage preservation
This steam railway still runs services along a section with a restored station houses.
4.60 (1.7K reviews) (~54.24 km from centre)
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - (Bolton Abbey Station) image
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Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway - (Bolton Abbey Station)
Tourist attraction
Heritage steam railway between 2 restored stations, with special events and station refreshments.
4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~59.51 km from centre)
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Telford Steam Railway
Heritage preservation
Pleasure rides on heritage steam & diesel locomotives, plus a model railway & train-driving courses.
4.60 (733 reviews) (~92.16 km from centre)
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Foxfield Steam Railway
Heritage preservation
👍👍 2nd year we have been on the North Pole Express. Wonderful Christmassy experience. Thank you
4.60 (703 reviews) (~57.29 km from centre)
Chasewater Railway - (Brownhills West, Station) image
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Chasewater Railway - (Brownhills West, Station)
Heritage preservation
Preserved railway line running steam and diesel train trips from its Victorian station headquarters.
4.50 (1.4K reviews) (~92.89 km from centre)
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Princes Park
Park
Victorian park with Sunburst-design entrance gates, fishing lake and children's playground.
4.50 (1.1K reviews) (~48.09 km from centre)
Peak Rail - (Rowsley South,Station) image
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Peak Rail - (Rowsley South,Station)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Absolutely brilliant day had at Rowsley South Railway, the Yorkshire group have got a small layout in one of the Carriages, set up to run Electric & if you spot the escaped Gorilla they will let you run an engine. The station is brilliant, lovely cafe run by 2 lovely ladies, nice teas & coffee all d...
4.50 (736 reviews) (~54.15 km from centre)
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NTHC - Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Heritage preservation
Journeys on historic steam and diesel locomotives plus bus collection and 3 model railway exhibits.
4.50 (613 reviews) (~98.71 km from centre)
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Llanymynech Heritage Area
Heritage preservation
👍👍 This is truly a hidden gem. There is only limited parking, but this is free. Once out of the car park, the trails and paths are well maintained and signposted with plenty of information boards around the area. The old buildings and limeworks are very well preserved. Zone 1 of the heritage area offe...
4.70 (218 reviews) (~95.83 km from centre)
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings
Museum
18th-century structure known as a precursor to the skyscraper due to its iron-frame construction.
4.50 (241 reviews) (~90.81 km from centre)
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Midland Railway (Butterley)
Railway services
Steam railway dedicated to the old Midland line, offering round trips, picnics and theme days.
4.30 (999 reviews) (~72.75 km from centre)
Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction,Station) image
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Midland Railway - (Swanwick Junction,Station)
Heritage railroad
👍👍 You can spend a day walking around all of the sheds and talking to the volunteers, there is plenty to see and do. For those into model railways, I counted three places to go. From N gauge to G gauge (indoor) layouts, there is so much to see. It’s great to wander around the engine sheds and see res...
4.50 (233 reviews) (~73.65 km from centre)
Chatterley Whitfield Colliery Heritage Centre - First Saturday Of Month (not restricted buildings) image
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Chatterley Whitfield Colliery Heritage Centre - First Saturday Of Month (not restricted buildings)
History museum
👍👍 The guys are really friendly and knowledgeable sharing there own experiences with you. The site is fascinating and fully of history not only about the site but mining In itself. This site is a real gem and it is important to ensure that it is preserved for future generations to learn about the impor...
4.90 (88 reviews) (~44.99 km from centre)
Peak Rail image
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Peak Rail
Heritage preservation
Evocative rides on vintage steam & diesel trains on a disused line, including dining trips.
4.40 (297 reviews) (~59.32 km from centre)
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