Museums · East of England
Swaffham Heritage
In or near Ashill.
Swaffham Heritage — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Swaffham Heritage is a museum located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Swaffham Heritage is a small, independent museum showcasing the social history of Swaffham and its surrounding areas from the Stone Age to the present day. It features local heroes and offers educational services, personal and group research facilities, and a gift shop.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Breckland Forest SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swaffham Heritage is a museum located in Swaffham, East of England, postcode PE37. It showcases the local history and culture of the area, providing insights into its heritage through various exhibits.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6467, 0.6883
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Breckland
- Parish
- Swaffham
- Postcode
- PE37 7DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Norfolk
- Opening
- Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm (3pm close Nov/Dec); Saturday 10am – 1pm; Winter closed season from the Monday before Christmas to the Saturday before 14th February
- Official site
- www.swaffhammuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/3704770965 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swaffham Heritage?
- Swaffham Heritage is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode PE37 7DQ), in the parish of Swaffham.
- What is Swaffham Heritage?
- Swaffham Heritage — a museum in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swaffham Heritage?
- Drivers can use postcode PE37 7DQ.
- Is Swaffham Heritage a protected site?
- Yes — Swaffham Heritage is part of the Breckland Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Swaffham Heritage?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PE37 7DQ. It sits within the South West Norfolk parliamentary constituency.