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A garden centre and a steam museum seem an unlikely combination but this is exactly what you will find at Markham Grange Nurseries, Brodsworth near Doncaster. So while you soak up the nostalgia in the museum the gardener of the family can take a leisurely stroll amongst the plants and then meet up in the cafe area to compare notes. What could be better?
The steam museum has on display some fine examples of large, working, stationary steam engines. The collection, which is still growing, is privately owned and has been acquired over several years from a wide range of sources. Now housed in a purpose built building, the engines have been lovingly restored and rebuilt by a dedicated team of full time and volunteer workers.
The site has a cafe serving light refreshments and toilet facilities are available.
Markham Grange Steam Museum
eMail: markhamgrange@btinternet.com
| Tel: 01302 330340
Longlands Lane, Brodsworth, Doncaster , DN5 7XB
Website:
http://www.mgsteam.btinternet.co.uk
Markham Grange Steam Museum is conveniently situated, just off the A1 and A1M approximately 6 miles north of Doncaster in South Yorkshire. From the North: leave the A1 and join the A638 towards Doncaster. Turn right about 200 yards after the petrol filling station. The Museum and Garden Centre are approximately 400 yards on the left. From the South: leave the A1(M) at Junction 38. Slow down and turn immediately left towards Brodsworth. At the crossroads turn left and the Museum is just on the right hand side after crossing the bridge over the A1(M).
On site free
Admission to the Museum is free.
The Museum is open Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm with the engines usually in steam every Wednesday and Bank Holidays. For a trial period, the Museum will be open and in steam on the first Sunday in every month starting on Sunday 7th October 2007.
(Please note: It is advisable to telephone 01302 330430 before setting off.)
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