Museums · East of England
Charles Burrell Museum
In or near Barnham.
Charles Burrell Museum — building in Thetford, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Charles Burrell Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "building in Thetford, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4149°, 0.7453°.
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Heritage listing
The Charles Burrell Museum is a museum in Thetford in Norfolk, England, dedicated to steam power and steam transport. The museum opened in 1991 in the former Paint Shop of Charles Burrell & Sons, which is grade II listed, on Minstergate in Thetford. The collections tell the stories of the Charles Burrell Works, a company which at one time employed 350 people who worked there until the business closed in 1928, and the steam-powered engines they produced and which sold around the world. Displays include a Charles Burrell and Sons Ltd steam roller, traction engine and a Showmans Road Locomotive, parts of Burrell engines, factory machinery, agricultural equipment and items linked to the Burrell Family.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Charles Burrell Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the local area, particularly focusing on the contributions of Charles Burrell and his company. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight the industrial heritage and community stories of the region.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Farmland SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Charles Burrell Museum is a museum in Thetford in Norfolk, England, dedicated to steam power and steam transport. The museum opened in 1991 in the former Paint Shop of Charles Burrell & Sons, which is grade II listed, on Minstergate in Thetford. The collections tell the stories of the Charles Burrell Works, a company which at one time employed 350 people who worked there until the business closed in 1928, and the steam-powered engines they produced and which sold around the world. Displays include a Charles Burrell and Sons Ltd steam roller, traction engine and a Showmans Road Locomotive, parts of Burrell engines, factory machinery, agricultural equipment and items linked to the Burrell Family. The original plans to many of the Burrell engines are held privately by the Palmer family of Haughley in Suffolk through the marriage of Mrs Annie Palmer to Mr Thomas Doran JP, Mayor of Thetford, whom with his brother founded Doran Bros of Thetford at Haughley House in Croxton Road, Thetford. The museum is open on Saturdays with free admission and is run by volunteers.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4149, 0.7453
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Thetford
- Postcode
- IP24 1BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- Thetford — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tu 10:00-14:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
- Official site
- www.charlesburrellmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q21716346 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Charles Burrell Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Charles Burrell Museum.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charles Burrell Museum?
- Charles Burrell Museum is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP24 1BN), in the parish of Thetford.
- What is Charles Burrell Museum?
- Charles Burrell Museum — building in Thetford, Breckland, Norfolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Charles Burrell Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP24 1BN.
- Is Charles Burrell Museum a listed building?
- Charles Burrell Museum is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Charles Burrell Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Charles Burrell Museum is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Breckland Farmland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Charles Burrell Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Charles Burrell Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charles Burrell Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Thetford, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP24 1BN.