Thursford Steam Museum
Thursford APF
The world's largest collection of steam engines and organs. The museum invites visitors to celebrate the machines of yesteryear, listen to live Wurlitzer performances from resident organist, Robert Wolfe, ride vintage fairground rides, browse the shops and relax in the Barn Café. Thursford's brand new Adventure Play Fair is now open! A giant 30,000sqft outdoor adventure park inspired by a vintage fairground. Including a UK-first water splash fountain!
Contacts
Address: Thursford Collection The Street Fakenham Norfolk NR21 0AS
- Telephone: 01328 878 477
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Open Sunday to Wednesday (Thursday's during half term), 11am - 4pm. Adventure Play Fair open Wednesday to Saturday during term time, and everyday during half term.
Travel
- By Rail: Kings Lynn / 25 miles
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
- Celebrate the machines of yesterday and visit the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs. Including the famous Showman's engine, Victory. The engine was restored in 2023 after sitting dormant for almost 40 years.
- Listen to resident organist, Robert Wolfe, play the mighty Wurlitzer.
- Robert has been performing at Thursford for over 45 years.
- Ride our 1896 Savages 3-abreast set of Gallopers and a very special Venetian Gondola Switchback.
- Browse the selection of retail shops.
- Relax and enjoy hot and cold food & drink in the Barn café.
- Let their imaginations run wild with Thursford's Adventure Play Fair
- Group packages available with backstage tour of Thursford Christmas Spectacular. Visit website for more details.
