Museums · East of England
Museum of the British Resistance Organisation
In or near Benhall.
Museum of the British Resistance Organisation — UK museum in Framlingham, East Suffolk, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wickham Market · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Museum of the British Resistance Organisation is a museum in Suffolk, East of England. Built or established in 1997, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 5.0 km away. Postcode area IP13.
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Official information
The Museum of the British Resistance Organisation (B.R.O.) focuses on Britain's secret army during World War II, showcasing artefacts in Nissen Huts and a replica underground bunker. Visitors can learn about the Auxiliary Units, who were trained for underground resistance in the event of an invasion.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Museum of the British Resistance Organisation is located in Great Glemham, Suffolk, within the East of England. Established in 1997, this modern museum focuses on the activities and history of the British Resistance Organisation during World War II. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, specifically the Suffolk Coast & Heaths.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1955, 1.4039
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Great Glemham
- Postcode
- IP13 9AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Established
- 1997
- Nearest railway station
- Wickham Market — 5 km
- Official site
- www.parhamairfieldmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q103810512 (CC0)
- commons: The Museum of British Resistance Organisation (BRO) - entrance - geograph.org.uk - 2450602.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Museum of the British Resistance Organisation?
- Museum of the British Resistance Organisation is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP13 9AF), in the parish of Great Glemham.
- What is Museum of the British Resistance Organisation?
- Museum of the British Resistance Organisation — UK museum in Framlingham, East Suffolk, England.
- How do I get to Museum of the British Resistance Organisation?
- The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP13 9AF.
- When was Museum of the British Resistance Organisation built?
- Built or established in 1997.
- Is Museum of the British Resistance Organisation a protected site?
- Yes — Museum of the British Resistance Organisation is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Museum of the British Resistance Organisation?
- The nearest railway station is Wickham Market, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP13 9AF.