Ellenroad's autumn Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show

Ellenroad Steam Museum held their autumn Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show on Sunday (7 October).

This ever-growing event attracted vehicles from all over the country including buses, army vehicles, motorcycles, and a host of stunning classic cars.

Zoe Attwood, chairwoman of Ellenroad Engine House Steam Museum, commented: “Our autumn show seems to attract new and varied vehicles every year. This year was the most well-attended we have ever experienced. Thanks to all the wonderful volunteers who worked so hard to make the day a great success.”

 

 

The ever-popular classic and vintage car shows have taken place since 2013, attracting thousands to the home of the world’s largest working steam mill engine.

Ellenroad Mill was built as a mule spinning mill in 1890. After the war, a new ring-spinning mill was built and the engines were refurbished.

The museum opened in 1985 to ensure the preservation of Ellenroad Engine House and engines. Although the mill was closed in 1982 and its buildings later demolished, the engine house, steam engine and the boiler house chimney were all retained and maintained.

In 2011, the historical attraction was singled out for the ‘Heritage Award’ at the North West in Bloom Awards. 

The award-winning engine house opens the first Sunday of every month and is run entirely by volunteers. New volunteers are always welcome in an array of functions from hands on fixing engines to manning the gate on open days.

Admission is £5 for adults; free admission for accompanied children.