Long Shop Museum (2025)

The museum’s collections relate to the Garrett family, the draftsmen, engineers and other craftsmen who worked there; the engines, tools, vehicles and machines that were made there, and the impact of the Works on this small Suffolk town. ‘The Long Shop’ itself is a very early example of a building designed for assembly line production. It is Grade II* Listed, and the water tower is Grade II Listed.

Contacts

Address: Main Street Leiston Suffolk IP16 4ES

  • Telephone: 01728 832 189
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  • Website: View website

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Open Days & Times

Reopens April 2025. Visit website or facebook for more details.

Travel

  • By Rail: Saxmundham / 4 miles

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Souvenir Shop
  • Part disabled access

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Leiston Works, or Garretts was a family business from 1778 to 1932, after which the company passed into the hands of Beyer Peacock. The works finally closed in 1981. The historic core was preserved and opened as a museum in 1984.

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