Charles Burrell Museum, Thetford. Free Entry – Donations Welcome. Opening Varies.

Details

Accessibility:

The museum is wheelchair accessible, however, there is a mezzanine level which is only accessible by stairs. There is no parking on site but there is free parking nearby on White Hart Street, although there are no specific disability spaces.

Brief Description:

The museum is dedicated to the story of the Charles Burrell Works, which supplied steam-powered engines across the world.

Further Information:

Address:

The Charles Burrell Museum, Minstergate, Thetford , IP24 1BN

Email:

thecharlesburrellmuseum@gmail.com

Phone:

+44 (0)1842 751975

Website:

http://museumsnorfolk.org.uk/south-and-central-norfolk/charles-burrell-museum/

Opening Hours:

Free entry – donations welcome

Tuesday 10am – 2pm

Saturday 10am – 3pm

Directions:

From Norwich take the A11 to Thetford. Then turn off on the A1066 until you reach a roundabout and take the exit for Norwich Rd. Carry on along the road until you reach St Nicholas St, continue until you reach Minstergate and the venue will be on your left.

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Transport:

The museum is a 10-minute walk from train and bus stations. There are mainline trains from Norwich and London.  By car, it is a 40-minute drive from both Norwich and Cambridge.

For bus and train timetables throughout Norfolk contact Traveline East Anglia on 0870 608 2 608.

Amenities:

On site there is a gift shop and a café, which sells cakes and hot drinks.