Museums · East of England
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History
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Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History — museum in Fakenham, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is a museum in Norfolk, the East Midlands. Built or established in 1987, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Broadland and Fakenham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area NR21.
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Official information
The Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales, showcasing equipment used for gas production from coal. Visitors can explore displays related to lighting, heating, and cooking, providing insights into the cultural and industrial heritage of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wensum SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is located in Fakenham, Norfolk, in the East Midlands. Established in 1987, it focuses on the history of gas production and local heritage. The museum is situated near the River Wensum, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and within the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.8265, 0.8464
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Fakenham
- Postcode
- NR21 7LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 07716 862555
- Established
- 1987
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham — 7.9 km
- Opening
- Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10am–1pm; closed 1st November 2026 until 1st April 2027
- Official site
- fakenhamgasmuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q113370024 (CC0)
- commons: Fakenham Museum of Gas & Local History.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History?
- Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 7LA), in the parish of Fakenham.
- What is Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History?
- Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History — museum in Fakenham, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 7LA.
- When was Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History built?
- Built or established in 1987.
- Is Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History a protected site?
- Yes — Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Fakenham Museum of Gas and Local History?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 7LA.