Museums · East of England
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum
In or near Tacolneston.
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum — museum in Norwich, 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
- Spooner Row · 7.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum is a museum in Norfolk, East of England. Built or established in 1969, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the South Norfolk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Spooner Row, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area NR16.
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Official information
The Forncett Industrial Steam Museum features a remarkable collection of stationary steam engines, showcasing the history and technology of the Industrial Revolution. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and special events during the monthly Steam Ups, where they can see the engines in action.
Place summary
Forncett Industrial Steam Museum is located in Forncett, Norfolk, in the East of England. Established in 1969, this modern museum showcases a collection of steam-powered machinery and equipment, reflecting the industrial heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5048, 1.1917
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Forncett
- Postcode
- NR16 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Norfolk
- Phone
- +44 1508 488277
- Established
- 1969
- Nearest railway station
- Spooner Row — 7.9 km
- Opening
- First Sunday of every month from May to October: 11am - 5pm; Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the year: 11am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.forncettsteammuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q113369826 (CC0)
- commons: The Forncett Industrial Steam Museum - geograph.org.uk - 1360823.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Forncett Industrial Steam Museum?
- Forncett Industrial Steam Museum is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR16 1JJ), in the parish of Forncett.
- What is Forncett Industrial Steam Museum?
- Forncett Industrial Steam Museum — museum in Norwich, England, UK.
- How do I get to Forncett Industrial Steam Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Spooner Row, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR16 1JJ.
- When was Forncett Industrial Steam Museum built?
- Built or established in 1969.
- How do I get to Forncett Industrial Steam Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Spooner Row, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR16 1JJ.