Alderford Mill 2026
Essex
Houses a collection featuring historic fire engines, firefighting equipment, uniforms and photographs. Visitors to the museum will see for themselves how firefighting has changed over the years as the technology has advanced.
Address: Grays Fire Station Hogg Lane Grays Essex RM17 5QS
Tue: 17 Feb; 31 Mar; 26 May; 18 Aug; 27 Oct. Sun: 22 Feb; 29 Mar; 26 Apr; 24 May; 28 Jun; 26 Jul; 30 Aug; 27 Sep; 25 Oct; 22 Nov; 13 Dec. 1000-1530. All visits must be pre-booked. Visit website or facebook for more details.
Originally created by former Grays Firefighter Roger Pickett having collected a large personal collection, the fire museum provides a fascinating look back into the history of the fire service and the men and women who fought fires to keep the public safe.