Museums · London
Purfleet Heritage Centre
In or near Swanscombe.
Purfleet Heritage Centre — a museum in england-london, 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
- Purfleet · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Purfleet Heritage Centre 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 Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre is located in a historic Grade 1 listed building that once housed the UK's gunpowder reserve. Visitors can explore military artefacts, participate in guided tours, and learn about the local history and military heritage of Purfleet.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Inner Thames Marshes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Purfleet Heritage Centre is a museum located in Purfleet, London, RM19. It focuses on the local history and heritage of the area, providing insights into its development and significance. The centre serves as a resource for understanding the community's past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4844, 0.2293
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM19 1ZZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
- Phone
- +44 1708890874
- Nearest railway station
- Purfleet — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Tu,We-Su 10:00-15:00
- Official site
- purfleet-hmc.org
Sources
- osm: way/307495539 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Purfleet Heritage Centre?
- Purfleet Heritage Centre is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM19 1ZZ), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- What is Purfleet Heritage Centre?
- Purfleet Heritage Centre — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Purfleet Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Purfleet, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode RM19 1ZZ.
- Is Purfleet Heritage Centre a protected site?
- Yes — Purfleet Heritage Centre is part of the Inner Thames Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Purfleet Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Purfleet, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM19 1ZZ.