Museums · London
Kent Firefighting Museum
In or near Kemsing.
Kent Firefighting Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — 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
- Borough Green & Wrotham · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kent Firefighting Museum is a museum located in england-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 Kent Firefighting Museum showcases the history of firefighting in Kent through a variety of exhibits, including historic appliances, uniforms, and equipment. It aims to educate the public about fire safety and firefighting history, offering resources for learning and group visits.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kent Firefighting Museum is located in London, postcode TN15. This museum focuses on the history and equipment of firefighting in Kent, showcasing a range of historical fire engines and memorabilia. It provides insight into the evolution of fire safety and firefighting practices in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3314, 0.2850
- County
- Kent
- District
- Sevenoaks
- Parish
- West Kingsdown
- Postcode
- TN15 7EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sevenoaks
- Phone
- 01474 852788
- Nearest railway station
- Borough Green & Wrotham — 4.5 km
- Official site
- www.kentfirefightingmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3067333452 (ODbL)
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Kaysland Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kent Firefighting Museum?
- Kent Firefighting Museum is in Kent, London, United Kingdom (postcode TN15 7EG), in the parish of West Kingsdown.
- What is Kent Firefighting Museum?
- Kent Firefighting Museum — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kent Firefighting Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TN15 7EG.
- Is Kent Firefighting Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Kent Firefighting Museum is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Kent Firefighting Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TN15 7EG.