Museum of the Manchester Regiment

Open: Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm. Free Admission

Welcome

Welcome to the Museum of the Manchester Regiment. The Museum tells the story of generations of Manchester Regiment soldiers through two hundred years of service from 1756 until 1958.

The museum tells their unique stories through the objects they left behind. There are thousands of objects on display in the museum; including uniforms, equipment and weaponry, to the souvenirs they collected and medals they won all over the world.

Planning a Visit

The Museum of the Manchester Regiment is located within Ashton-under-Lyne's impressive Victorian Town Hall. The museum is in easy walking distance of both the bus and railway stations and there is ample public parking in the town centre.

If you are a wheelchair user or visiting with a buggy, there is access to all the museum galleries by lift from the ground floor, there are also baby-changing facilities. The museum has a small shop selling souvenirs when the museum is open (only available until 1pm on Saturdays). While the museum does not have a café there are many places to find refreshments near to the museum.

There are lots of activities in the museum for you and your family and friends to try.  There are thousands of objects that reflect the experiences of the Manchester Regiment soldiers for you to look at and enjoy.  During the school holidays there are self-led art activities available at our craft table and a regular drop-in family workshop that takes place on Wednesdays during school holidays from 11am - 3pm. 

Setantii, a museum exploring the history of Tameside from Celtic times to the present day, is located downstairs from the Museum of the Manchester Regiment.

Please be aware that the curator works at many sites and may not be available at the Museum if you visit without an appointment to speak with him.

Facilities

• Full access for visitors with disabilities
• Publications and souvenirs for sale
• Baby changing facilities
• Near by parking
• Refreshments available nearby
• Historic market outside the Museum
• Near to bus and train stations
• Family and school workshops

We are always looking for ways to improve the website.  If you have any constructive ideas or suggestions as to other facilities that could be developed for inclusion on the website, please contact the curator.

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Museum of the Manchester Regiment Ashton Town Hall Market Place Ashton-under-Lyne OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 2254