Name: Prestongrange Museum
Rating: 5.0

Prestongrange Museum

Morrisons Haven, East Lothian, Prestonpans, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH32 9RX, Scotland

1-90 Years

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Description

Prestongrange is a site of major importance in the story of Scotland's Industrial Revolution. They are a family friendly site, with a dedicated play area located in the Visitor Centre, entertaining trail sheets and outdoor games with an open play area.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Parking onsite.
Toilets, Accessible toilets and Baby changing facilities.
You can bring a picnic.
Onsite restaurant and snacks are available.
Wheelchair friendly.
Dogs are welcome (not in the visitor centre).

What to see

Prestongrange Museum will reopen on 8 April and in line with Scottish Government guidelines there are a range of safety measures at the Museum. Not all of the activities, exhibits or interactives are available and your visit might feel a little different, however, you can still expect the same friendly welcome and enjoyable visit. You can find more information about visiting on this page 'Visiting Safely'.

For over 400 years Prestongrange was a focus of industry. A harbour, glass works, pottery, colliery and brickworks have all left their marks on the landscape including winding gear, a vast brick kiln and a Cornish beam engine. Cradled by woodland the site is now a haven for wildlife where you can explore these monumental relics of Scotland's industrial heritage.

Free to visit all year round, the site comes alive in the summer when the Visitor Centre opens.There is an exhibition about the site and a free audio tour available using headsets borrowed from the Visitor Centre or on your mobile phone.To enhance your visit take one of the guided tours. You can also enjoy a welcome refreshment at Pithead Canteen Café. You can find accessibility information about the Visitor Centre and the site on Accessability Guides website (external link).

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Price: Free

Price Details

The museum is free to enter although there may be a small charge for some events and activities - donations are welcome.

For latest price update, deals, offers, discount codes, please check the website as below:

http://www.prestongrange.org

Pricing URL: http://www.prestongrange.org

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Opening hours:

8 April to 30 September 2022 open 7 days a week 11am to 4:30pm.

Address: Morrisons Haven, East Lothian, Prestonpans, Edinburgh and Lothian, EH32 9RX, Scotland

Post Code: EH32 9RX

Council: Prestonpans

County: Edinburgh and Lothia

By train: Wallyford and Prestonpans Stations are both about 30 minutes walk from the museum.
By bus: There is a bus stop right outside the museum.
By bike: Visitors on bikes are welcome and you can securely lock your bike just outside the Visitor Centre.
On foot: Just off the John Muir Way and welcome walkers.
By car: Signposted off the A1 and the B1348 and B1361, there is free parking is available on site and coaches are welcome. Electric car charging points are available at the Wallyford Park and Choose.