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.
Aylsham Station,
Norwich Road,
Aylsham,
Norfolk,
NR11 6BW.
Tel: 01263 733 858.
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.
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…
Ormiston Denes Academy,
Yarmouth Road,
Lowestoft,
Suffolk,
NR32 4AH.
Tel: 01502 583 317.
The 6th Exhibition will showcase a diverse range of modelling. 100s of super exhibits trains, traction engines, clocks, trucks, military modelling, dolls…
Bressingham Steam & Gardens
Low Road,
Bressingham,
Nr Diss,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01379 686 900.
It's going to be a spooky time this Halloween at Bressingham. Visit website for full details.
Nene Valley Railway
Wansford Station,
Stibbington ,
Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Visit website for more details and booking. Dare you ride The Wizard's Express? Arrive 6.15pm to depart at 7.00pm Nene Valley Railway invites you to…
Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station,
Station Approach,
Ongar,
Essex.
Tel: 01277 365 200.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Page's Park Station,
Billington Road,
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire,
LU7 4TG.
Tel: 01525 373 888.
Come along for an atmospheric ride.
Fenland Light Railway
Mereside Drove,
Ramsey Mereside,
Ramsey,
Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01487 815 628 / 07563 563 471.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road,
Audley End,
Saffron Walden,
Essex.
Tel: 01799 542 134.
Trains run every half hour from 1400-1830. Booking is strongly advisable to avoid disappointment. Pre-paid tickets will have reserved seating. Ride the…
East Anglian Railway Museum
Chappel & Wakes Colne Station,
Wakes Colne,
Colchester,
Essex.
Tel: 01206 242 524.
Things get a little spooky with Thomas and his friends.
Wind Energy Museum
Staithe Road,
Repps With Bastwick,
Great Yarmouth,
Norfolk.
Meet us at the mill for spooky goings on! Be sure to come in fancy dress. 11am-4pm.
Long Shop Museum
Main Street,
Leiston,
Suffolk.
Tel: 01728 832 189.
Engines in steam and other visiting attractions.
Coalhouse Fort
Coalhouse Fort,
East Tilbury,
Tilbury,
Essex.
Tel: 01375 677 764.
Colne Valley Railway
Yeldham Road,
Castle Hedingham,
Halstead,
Essex.
Tel: 01787 461 174.
Featuring: Spooky diesel train rides, skeleton crews, wizards, ghouls & ghosts, games & activities. Visit website for more details and booking.…
Leighton Buzzard Railway
Page's Park Station,
Billington Road,
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire.
Tel: 01525 373 888.
Ipswich Transport Museum
Old Trolleybus Depot,
Cobham Road,
Ipswich,
Suffolk.
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.
Tel: 01780 784 444.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Thursford
Thursford,
Fakenham,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01328 878 477.
Visit website for more details and bookings taken from 13 May.
Fairground / Organs / Santa
Audley End Miniature Railway
Audley End Road,
Audley End,
Saffron Walden,
Essex.
Tel: 01799 542 134.
Enjoy a magical family day out at the miniature railway this Christmas! Take the Santa Express into the woods to visit Father Christmas and his Elves at…
Bressingham Steam & Gardens
Low Road,
Bressingham,
Nr Diss,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01379 686 900.
Father Christmas is coming to Bressingham. Selected days in December. Visit the website for more details and booking.
North Norfolk Railway
Sheringham Station,
Station Approach,
Sheringham,
Norfolk.
Tel: 01263 820 800.
Visit website for more details and booking.
Epping Ongar Railway
Ongar Station,
Station Approach,
Ongar,
Essex.
Tel: 01277 365 200.
Visit website for more details and booking.
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. …
Leighton Buzzard Railway
Page's Park Station,
Billington Road,
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire.
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…
The second book in the series is the true story of a little quarry engine that is sold and travels to America. Follow her amazing adventure across…
The Engineering Workshop The full length collectors edition of Fred Dibnah's epic journey around Britain on his traction engine – complete and…