Plan a visit 

We are open from Easter till the end of September - Monday to Thursday. During school holidays this will include a Friday

Opening times are 12pm - 4:30pm with final entry at 4pm.

Guided tours for schools and community groups can be arranged by appointment throughout the year - please call for details. School educational visits during normal hours are free.

Free car parking is available at the museum.

Please contact us using the details below:

The Old Power Station
Bargates
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 1QE

Phone: 01202 480467
Fax: 01202 480468

View map and directions to the museum.

We have a variety of activities and resources in our exhibition room for primary and secondary schools (Key Stage 2 & 3). These are ideal for topics such as energy, electricity and sustainability.

We can deliver specific educational objectives for Key Stage 4 and further education in our conference room. Perhaps you're a college carrying out a specific project or coursework on industry. We cover issues such as safety, environment, sustainability, energy from coal and biomass, flue gas desulphurisation and much more. Also, our nature reserve offers a wealth of wildlife, ideal for studying habitats, food chains/webs and ecological sampling from primary school level to university.

All our activities are tailored to deliver your curriculum needs and aim to deliver a high level of service. Please get in touch to see how we can help.

Plan a visit 

The Resource Centre is open Monday to Friday 10am - 12pm and 1:30pm - 3:30pm.

All visits must be arranged in advance. To book your visit, please contact:

Gemma Davis
SSE
Educational Resource Centre
Fiddlers Ferry Power Station
Widnes Road
Cuerdley
Warrrington
Cheshire WA5 2UT

Phone: 0151 479 5952 / 5710         
Email: gemma.davis@sse.com 

View map and directions to the visitor centre.

Useful downloads 

The first PDF file, Ashley - Here, There and Everywhere, is aimed at primary-aged children. It's packed full of games, quizzes and information about Fiddler's Ferry Power Station and the wildlife around it.

 PDF file: Ashley - Here, There and Everywhere (2.6MB)
 PDF file: Key Stage 3 leaflet (1.08MB)
 PDF file: Primary schools leaflet (1.09MB) 

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We will teach you about the working and living conditions endured by ‘The Hydro Boys’, who built the hydro-electric schemes, and how they changed the lives of the people living in northern Scotland.

School groups are welcome to visit, explore the centre and ask questions. It’s a fun day out and a great way to start discussions about energy use and production.

Plan a visit 

The visitor centre is open from April to October, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5:30pm

Admission to the exhibition, salmon viewing chamber and shop is free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information or to plan a visit, please contact the Visitor Centre:

Visitor Centre/Power Station
Pitlochry
PH16 5ND

Phone: 01796 473152

View map and directions to the visitor centre.

Useful downloads 

You can read about the 'Power from the Glens' in the PDF below, which tells the story of the ‘Hydro Boys’ and their contribution to renewable energy.

 PDF file: Power from the Glens (694KB) 

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Find more useful information and resources in our Resources for parents and teachers section.