Memorials & monuments · East of England
Museum of Gas & Local History
In or near Pattesley.
Museum of Gas & Local History — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Adrian S Pye — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Walsingham · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Museum of Gas & Local History is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, 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 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, offering 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
The Museum of Gas & Local History is located in the East Midlands. This memorial site focuses on the history of gas production and its impact on the local community. It serves as a resource for understanding the region's industrial heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8270, 0.8475
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Fakenham
- Postcode
- NR21 9AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broadland and Fakenham
- Phone
- 07716 862555
- 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
- osm: node/10111263699 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of Gas & Local History?
- Museum of Gas & Local History is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR21 9AY), in the parish of Fakenham.
- What is Museum of Gas & Local History?
- Museum of Gas & Local History — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Museum of Gas & Local History?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR21 9AY.
- Is Museum of Gas & Local History a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of Gas & Local History is part of the River Wensum SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Museum of Gas & Local History free to visit?
- Yes, Museum of Gas & Local History is free to enter.
- How do I get to Museum of Gas & Local History?
- The nearest railway station is Walsingham, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR21 9AY.