| Date | Event | Details |
| Sat 11th September 9.30am | Heritage Open Day Tour | Join the Access Officer on a tour of behind the scenes at the musuem. Free, but pre-booking essential, limited spaces - 0161 763 7949 |
| Sun 12 September 10am-12 noon | Free Entry | 10am-12 noon it is free entry as part of the Heritage Open Days scheme |
| Sun 12th September | Vintage Transport Rally | The Vintage Transport Rally will be taking place in the museum yard |
| Sat 2nd & Sun October | ELR Family Weekend | 'Doris' and 'Pearl our resident traction engines in steam in the yard (subject to weather conditions)
Family activities in the Education room. |
| Wed 27th October 11am-3pm | Children's Halloween Activities | Spooky craft activities in the Education Room. Drop - in sessions. Small charge to cover materials |
| Fri 29th October 11am-3pm | Children's Halloween Activities | Spooky craft activities in the Education Room. Drop - in sessions. Small charge to cover materials |