The East of England was a major centre for the Royal Air Force and the US Air Force during the Second World War and there are museums reflecting this. However, a wide range of interests are covered, such as water pumping stations, gas works, traction engine builders and industrial railways.
The Steam Heritage Guide includes contact details, opening times and description of preservation and heritage attractions across the East of England region including Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Huntingdonshire.
Ormiston Denes Academy,
Yarmouth Road,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR32 4AH.
Tel: 01502 583 317.
The 5th Exhibition will showcase a diverse range of modelling. 100s of super exhibits trains, traction engines, clocks, trucks, military modelling, dolls…
East of England Showground,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire,
PE2 6XE.
Tel: 01778 391 123.
Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road,
Audley End,
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
CB11 4JB.
Tel: 01799 542 134.
Trains run every half hour from 1400-1830 To Book Call 01799 542134 /01799 541354 (office hours only) or Tel: 01799 510726 from 1pm – 5pm Email:…
Aylsham Station,
Norwich Road,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6BW.
Tel: 01263 733858.
Join our mascot bear for a week of spooky fun! Free travel for every child when accompanied by a full fare-paying adult (max 2 per adult). …
Ipswich Transport Museum
Old Trolleybus Depot,
Cobham Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP3 9JD.
Tel: 01473 715 666.
An unusual and atmospheric event, as enthusiastic collectors illuminate the museum with hundreds of old oil and paraffin lamps. Enjoy a special evening…
Long Shop Museum
Main Street,
Leiston,
Suffolk,
IP16 4ES.
Tel: 01728 832 189.
Engines in steam and other visiting attractions.
Minstergate,
Thetford ,
Norfolk,
IP241BN.
Tel: 01842 751 975 / 07504 477 934.
Visiting engines along with our own, plus model engines and much more. Refreshments available in our Steamers Cafe. Free entry, open 10am to 3pm.
Page's Park Station,
Billington Road,
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire,
LU7 4TG.
Tel: 01525 373 888.
Come along for an atmospheric ride.
Coalhouse Fort
Coalhouse Fort,
East Tilbury,
Tilbury,
Essex,
RM18 8PB.
Tel: 01375 677 764.
Ipswich Transport Museum
Old Trolleybus Depot,
Cobham Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP3 9JD.
Tel: 01473 715 666.
An event focussing on the buses and coaches from the 1940s to the present day, with rides on museum and visiting vehicles. 11am–4pm
Nene Valley Railway
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire,
PE8 6LR.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road,
Audley End,
Saffron Walden,
Essex,
CB11 4JB.
Tel: 01799 542 134.
Enjoy a magical family day out at the Audley End Miniature Railway this Christmas! Take our Santa Express into the woods to visit Father Christmas and…
Leighton Buzzard Railway
Page's Park Station,
Billington Road,
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire,
LU7 4TG.
Tel: 01525 373 888.
Visit website for more details and booking. Take a 25 minute steam train ride over a historic narrow-gauge railway that’s almost 100 years old, and…
Aylsham Station,
Norwich Road,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6BW.
Tel: 01263 733 858.
Our Santa Train departs from Wroxham Station and travels to Aylsham Station where Santa and his railway sleigh are there to welcome everybody. …
Ipswich Transport Museum
Old Trolleybus Depot,
Cobham Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP3 9JD.
Tel: 01473 715 666.
The final opening day of our season is a family day with a Christmas theme. Seasonal decorations and entertainment in the museum help to get you into the…
Colne Valley Railway
Yeldham Road,
Castle Hedingham,
Halstead,
Essex,
CO9 3DZ.
Tel: 01787 461 174.
Visit website for more information and booking.
East Anglia Transport Museum
Chapel Road,
Carlton Colville,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR33 8BL.
Tel: 01502 518 459.
Visit website for more details and booking. Visit Santa by vintage tram – Take a unique and unforgettable trip to the woodland winter wonderland…
Main Street,
Prickwillow,
Ely,
Cambridgeshire,
CB7 4UN.
Tel: 01353 688 360.
The now popular sights sounds and tastes of the season. Craft stands for those last minute Christmas presents and visit Father Christmas.
Aylsham Station,
Norwich Road,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6BW.
Tel: 01263 733858.
Blow away the cobwebs after Christmas and enjoy a nine mile steam train journey through the Bure Valley countryside. For those feeling a bit more energetic,…
Mid-Norfolk Railway
Dereham Station,
Station Road,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR19 1DF.
Tel: 01362 690 633.
Chigborough Farm, Chigborough Road, Heybridge, Essex, CM9 4RE.
Sat & Sun 10am-5pm