Portland Basin
Landmark and historical place Museum Restaurant
Portland Basin is a museum on 1 Portland Place in Ashton-under-Lyne. Update description
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2016-04-12One of our great museums that are left, excellent for just a quick visit or a meander around for a few hours. A hidden treasure we must never loose.
2015-07-02excellent place to visit very relaxing a brillant cafe escecially on a sunny day on the quay side if you have not bee I recommend you go
2015-02-01Lovely little museum. Never knew it was there and free parking too. My 6yo loved exploring. Went to cafe and would suggest a few more high chairs...
2017-04-17Had a great time plenty to do .Shame about the 2 drunks that greeted us asleep on the settee as we entered not the site you want children to see .
2017-02-23Really good craft activities this afternoon, William loved making his pop-up shop and the man running the crafts was great with the kids
2017-02-13Well worth a visit , kids loved it ! Would recommend to all !
2017-01-04More emphasis on local manufacturing than on the canals but still interesting. Narrow boat trips only run when numbers justify them.
2017-01-01There's so much to see. It's amazing like stepping back in time. My 7 year old loved it.
2016-09-01I'm disabled and I was really looked after by the men who captained the barge. They have a lift on board of the barge that we went on and the men made...
2016-08-10Had a fabulous time here today. Well worth a visit.
2016-08-06Myself and two children aged 10 and 13 had a fantastic afternoon. All the staff were courteous and informative. We will definitely visit again. ...
2016-08-04Loved our visit here , it's changed for the better over the years , with more displays and real life figures , took my granddaughter , who initially...
2016-07-12lovely museum been here time and time again. Epecially liked coming when they have things going on. Like a Victorian teacher in the classroom. My...
2015-02-23Great Tasting Vegan Food!
2015-02-03Absolutely great for young & elderly & its free & educational of local history & days gone by ,play area ,cafe ,worth a visit whatever the weather...
2014-10-11Fantastic Place Love It & Right On My Doorstep.....
2014-09-18Had a really good time will defo be going again x
2014-07-24Wonderful free provision covering so many aspects of our social and industrial past and a smashing café
2014-06-29Great for kids wish it was bigger
2014-06-27Free museum. Great place to spend a few hours with the kids.
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Portland Basin Museum
Portland Basin, Ashton