Museums & Galleries · Norwich
Forncett Steam Museum
📍 NR16 1JJ
Photo: Chris Allen (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Collection of stationary steam engines on display
- See the engine that once opened Tower Bridge
- Live steam power demonstrations during Steam Up events
- Father's Day special steam up event
Forncett Steam Museum is tucked away in the South Norfolk countryside and brings the age of steam to life with a collection of stationary steam engines, including the one that once opened London's Tower Bridge. On Steam Up days the engines run under live steam power, making it a great day out for all the family. The museum is a registered charity and relies on donations to continue its engine preservation work. It makes an interesting stop if you're staying nearby, with Spooner Row station 4.9 miles away and eleven bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, handy for exploring more of rural South Norfolk.
Practical details
- Open
- Next Steam Up event on Sunday 16th June
- Best for
- A great day out for all the family
From the attraction's own website on 20 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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Turn a visit to Forncett Steam Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- Spooner Row 4.9 miles
- Wymondham 5.2 miles
- Attleborough 7.1 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page