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Fireground - the fire station museum

Fireground, the fire service museum, opened in 2021 following a multi-million pound National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported revamp. 

Fireground exterior.

Fireground reopened in 2021 following a multi-million pound revamp.

The museum tells the story of firefighting, particularly in the Greater Manchester region. There are a number of vehicles and artefacts on display, as well as interactive exhibitions for children, a shop and cafe.

A row of vintage fire engines parked in the main garage.

The displays include over 20 vintage and early fire engines.

Fireground offers educational visits for pupils and students of all ages from reception to A-level.

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