It is located on the site of the world’s oldest surviving passenger station. Five listed buildings are home to galleries that showcase the scientific and social achievements of the area. Demonstrations of original mill engines and textile machinery brought to life by historical-costumed characters mark the beginning of this adventure. The exhibits are interactive, the displays anything but static and most travellers end up having to be pulled away. That’s how a day out turns out to be in a viewer-focused museum that works well even with the whole family.