It is a 19th Century Chainshop which open its doors to allow the public to view demonstrations of fire welded Chain Making and for the more hands on guests,…
Attractions in West Midlands
The West Midlands' legacy of manufacturing is represented by its range of museums. There are heritage railways galore, such as the Severn Valley Railway, as well as transport museums and major centres such as the Black Country Museum, the RAF Museum at Cosford and Birmingham's Thinktank science museum.
The Steam Heritage Guide includes contact details, opening times and description of preservation and heritage attractions in the West Midlands area including Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Warwickshire.
Shelsley Water Mill
Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Shelsley Walsh, Worcestershire, WR6 6RP.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Part disabled access
There has been a watermill on or near this site since 1308, but the current mill shows three stages of construction spanning over 300 years. It was last…
Flaxmill Maltings Visitor Centre
Spring Gardens (access off A5191), Ditherington, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 2SX.
- Part disabled access
Interpretations of the Mill’s role in the industrial revolution and the pioneers who made it happen, with details on how flax was processed, the mill’s…
Droitwich Spa Heritage Centre – Salt Museum
St Richards House , 22 Victoria Square , Droitwich Spa , Worcestershire, WR9 8DS.
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
The Heritage Centre is housed on the former Brine Baths site, which was first established in the 1880s. Discover the links with Droitwich and salt making…
Middleport Pottery
Port Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3PE.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
See Burleigh ware produced over the years in the beautiful showroom, explore the original Victorian offices, and learn about the people and events which…
Etruria Industrial Museum
Lower Bedford Street,
Etruria,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire,
ST4 7AF.
Tel: 07900 267 711.
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Home to Jesse Shirley’s 1857 Bone and Flint Mill, the only remaining operational steam driven potters’ mill in the world. Driven by a 1820s Boulton…
Tettenhall Transport Heritage Centre
Henwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8NX.
- Souvenir Shop
Home to many intriguing pieces of transport history. The first transport museum in the city of Wolverhampton, run by the community for the community.
Churnet Valley Railway
Kingsley & Froghall Station,
Froghall,
Staffordshire,
ST10 2HA.
Tel: 01538 750 755.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
10.5 mile return journey, steam hauled through the Churnet Valley between Cheddleton and Froghall. Also runs on the Cauldon Low line on various dates throughout…
RAF Defford Museum
Croome (National Trust), Nr High Green, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR8 9DW.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
The museum tells the fascinating story of RAF Defford during World War 2 and the Cold War years, and its vital role in the flight testing of secret radar…
Cambrian Heritage Railways – Llynclys (2018)
Llynclys South Station, Llynclys, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 8BX.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Passenger trains through the beautiful Shropshire countryside to Pen y Garreg halt. Also trains from Oswestry.
Cambrian Heritage Railways – Oswestry (2018)
Oswestry Railway Station, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 1RE.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Passenger trains from Oswestry station to Middleton Road Bridge. Railway Museum in impressive old Cambrian Railways building. Trains also operate from…
(Properly known as Windmill End Pumping Station), and is a scheduled ancient monument and a Grade II Listed building built around 1831. It housed a stationary…
Sarehole Mill
Cole Bank Road,
Hall Green,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B13 0BD.
Tel: 0121 348 8160.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Late 18th century watermill. Once leased by Matthew Boulton for metal working, it is now a corn mill and milling takes place most Sundays. The mill has…
Museum of Carpet
Stour Vale Mill, Green Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1AZ.
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Looks at the world famous carpet industry of Kidderminster alongside stories of wealth, poverty and ingenuity of the people who created the carpets.
Aldridge Transport Museum
Shenstone Drive (off Northgate), Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 8TP.
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
It houses a wide collection of vehicles including buses, coaches and commercials, all with a West Midlands connection. There are also vehicles in various…
Apedale Heritage Centre
Loomer Road, Chesterton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 7LB.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Discover the lost industrial heritage of the Apedale Valley and the history of the surrounding area. At weekends and Bank Holidays there are tours of an…
Baggeridge Miniature Railway
Baggeridge Country Park, Wombourne, Staffordshire, DY3 4HB.
- Parking
- Part disabled access
1,400ft of ground level 7.25in., 5in. track and 400ft of 5in. and 3.5in. raised track.
Forge Mill Needle Museum
Needle Mill Lane,
Riverside,
Redditch,
Worcestershire,
B98 8HY.
Tel: 01527 62509.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
The museum is an unusual and fascinating place as its historic site illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries. Models and…
Rainsbrook Valley Railway
Onley Lane,
Rugby,
Warwickshire,
CV22 5QD.
Tel: 01788 842 709.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Part disabled access
7.25in. approx 1,100 yards; 3.5in. & 5in. gauge, 375 yards.
Amerton Railway (2018)
Stowe-by-Chartley,
Nr Weston,
Staffordshire,
ST18 0LA.
Tel: 01785 850 965.
- Parking
- Part disabled access
2ft gauge railway, one mile long, Sunday service hauled by Bagnall steam locomotive ‘Isobel‘. Saturday trains generally diesel hauled. Working farm…
Woodseaves Miniature Railway
Woodseaves Garden Plants, Woodseaves, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2AS.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
A narrow gauge miniature railway which runs around the Woodseaves Garden Plants nursery.
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm Museum
Wenlock Lodge,
Acton Scott,
Church Stretton,
Shropshire,
SY6 6QN.
Tel: 01694 781 307.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Full disabled access
Offers a fascinating insight into rural life at the turn of the 19th century, as farm life unfolds daily and the land around is worked by heavy horses.…
Foxfield Steam Railway
Caverswall Road ,
Blythe Bridge,
Stoke-on-Trent,
Staffordshire,
ST11 9BG.
Tel: 01782 396 210.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
This standard gauge railway operates steam trains from Blythe Bridge (Caverswall Road) Station to Dilhorne Park, a round trip of approximately 5.5 miles.…
Soho House Museum
Soho Avenue (off Soho Road),
Handsworth,
Birmingham,
West Midlands,
B18 5LB.
Tel: 0121 348 8150.
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
The elegant home of industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton from 1766 to 1809. Boulton's many achievements helped fuel the Industrial Revolution.…