Fireground Museum Greater Manchester

Fireground, located in Rochdale, is the perfect place for young people to explore the world of firefighting. Our artefact and exhibit-based Education Programme provides educational groups the opportunity to learn in a unique setting.

Having welcomed hundreds of schools in the past as the Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, our new facilities, now housed in Rochdale’s landmark 1930s fire station, are bigger and better than ever.

As well as having a dedicated Learning and Communities Officer, our education service now has a bright, engaging, and well-equipped Education Suite which is ready to welcome school groups.

We have brand new static and interactive displays, and realistic recreations offer an exciting and informative visit for your group.

We have the LOTC and Visit England Quality Assurance Accreditation for visitor attractions.

In most cases, our educational visits comprise of a session in our education suite, followed by a tour of the museum.

Our programme is as follows:

Early Years Foundation Stage:

• People Who Help Us – Firefighters

Key Stage 1:

• The Great Fire of London (Learning About)

• The Great Fire of London (Learning From)

Key Stage 2:

• The Blitz

• Local Study: Rochdale’s Victorian Fire Station

EYFS, KS1, & KS2:

• Fire through Art

• Bonfire Night

Key Stage 3 & Key Stage 4:

• Life Saving Science

• What the Victorians did for us.

• Fooling with Fireworks

Further Education:

• Here at Fireground, we can work with you on a variety of projects including art, S.T.E.A.M, history, and drama. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Normally, we cater for a maximum group size of 30. However, there is some flexibility available in the case of a slightly larger class.

Please speak to the museum about class size when booking.

There are no restrictions, as long as it is for individual or school use.

A Risk Assessment is sent out with your booking confirmation.

Learning & Communities Officer:

lco@fireground.org.uk

07437 118963

There is a small charge per child, with accompanying adults visiting for free.

Please contact us for further details.

We have First Aid Trained staff on site.

• Friendly and knowledgeable volunteers.

• Completed Risk Assessments.

• Coach parking.

• Fully accessible facilities, including a lift to our Education Suite.

• Hearing loops in our Reception/Shop Area and Education Suite.

• All exhibits on the ground floor.

• Dedicated toilet facilities for school groups adjoining the Education Suite.

• A key to the Education Suite for your group leader whilst visiting us, where personal belongings can be left safely during your visit.

• Cloakroom facilities in the Education Suite.

• The opportunity to eat packed lunches in the Education Suite or outside (weather permitting).

• Museum Shop (If you wish, souvenir packs can be arranged and purchased before your visit and collected on the day).

• Café (open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday).

• An indoor play and learn area.

We are DDA compliant. We have wheelchair accessibility to the building and fully accessible toilets.

Our first floor Education Suite is serviced by an accessibility lift.

We are open Monday to Friday, between 10am and 2:15pm for schools.