Museums · London
Essex Fire Museum
In or near Swanscombe.
Essex Fire Museum — a museum in London, United Kingdom.
Adrian Benn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Grays · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Essex Fire Museum is a museum located in London, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Essex Fire Museum showcases the history of firefighting in Essex through a collection of historic fire engines, equipment, and photographs. It serves as an educational resource, offering immersive experiences for local schools and the community.
Place summary
Essex Fire Museum is a museum located in London, postcode RM17. It showcases the history of firefighting in Essex, featuring a range of exhibits related to fire service equipment and memorabilia.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4908, 0.3212
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM17 5QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
- Phone
- +44 1376 576847
- Nearest railway station
- Grays — 1.6 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am–3.30pm; family fun open days 10.30am–4pm
- Official site
- www.essex-fire.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/507312580 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Essex Fire Museum?
- Essex Fire Museum is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM17 5QS), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Essex Fire Museum?
- Essex Fire Museum — a museum in London, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Essex Fire Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Grays, about 1.6 km away. The nearest town is Swanscombe. Drivers can use postcode RM17 5QS.
- Is Essex Fire Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Essex Fire Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Essex Fire Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Grays, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM17 5QS.