Horwich Heritage Centre

About the museum

Horwich Heritage is a local history society that was formed in 1985. It opened its first heritage centre in 1995 in the Horwich Resource Centre and moved to its present building on Beaumont Road in 2006. The society is a registered charity, has around 300 members and is run by volunteers.

The centre looks at the history of Horwich, the town best known for its railway locomotive works. Over the years its displays have covered subjects such as the Loco Works, a Victorian kitchen, life in the past, the Second World War, and the old mines and turnpike roads on Winter Hill. Monthly open days add further exhibitions on local topics.

The society also keeps archive resources, publishes books and articles about the town, sells films and local publications in its shop, and helps visitors with family history research. It runs talks, walks and trails, and welcomes school parties and other groups.

Highlights

• Local history of Horwich, including its railway locomotive works
• Exhibitions and displays on local themes
• Archive resources and help with family history research
• Shop with local books and films
• Walks, trails and monthly open days

Founded

1995

Operated by

Horwich Heritage (registered charity no. 1146434)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Membership of the society costs £15 a year, and non-members pay £2 to attend society meetings.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The centre has a shop selling local publications and films.

Events & venue rental

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