Bressingham Steam Museum (Diss) - Visitor Information & Reviews

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Bressingham Steam Museum and its collection

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Bressingham Steam & Gardens is a unique combination of a steam museum and gardens, situated in Bressingham, to the west of Diss in Norfolk, England. The location offers a blend of historical steam engines and beautifully curated gardens, providing a diverse experience for visitors of all ages.

Exhibits and Attractions

The museum site features several narrow gauge rail lines and a diverse collection of steam engines and vehicles. Additionally, it houses a Dad's Army exhibition, adding a touch of television history to the mix. The variety of exhibits ensures that there is something of interest for everyone.

The Gardens

The gardens at Bressingham were established by Alan Bloom MBE, a renowned plant expert. His son, Adrian Bloom, further enhanced the site by laying out five additional gardens, ensuring year-round interest for visitors. The gardens offer a tranquil setting for a leisurely stroll amidst a variety of plants and flowers.

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Opening hours

Monday	10:30 – 17:00
Tuesday	10:30 – 17:00
Wednesday	10:30 – 17:00
Thursday	10:30 – 17:00
Friday	10:30 – 17:00
Saturday	10:30 – 17:00
Sunday	10:30 – 17:00

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Admission

Prices Vary, please check the website.

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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Museum shop

Coffee

Restaurant

Child-friendly

Location & Map

Bressingham, Diss

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Exhibitions

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Bressingham Steam Museum Reviews

Bressingham Steam Museum has 2 ratings.

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The Bressingham Steam Museum in Diss, England offers a nostalgic journey through the history of steam power and transportation. Visitors often praise the extensive collection of steam engines, locomotives, and vintage fairground rides. The museum's gardens are frequently mentioned as a beautiful complement to the mechanical exhibits. Many reviewers appreciate the opportunity to ride on narrow gauge railways and a carousel, providing an interactive experience. The knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteers are consistently highlighted as a positive aspect, enhancing the visit with their insights and stories. Some visitors note that the museum can be quite crowded during peak times, which may impact the experience. A few reviewers mention that some areas of the museum could benefit from updating or renovation. The pricing is generally considered fair for the range of activities offered, though some feel it's a bit on the higher side. Overall, the Bressingham Steam Museum is well-regarded for its combination of educational value and hands-on experiences, making it particularly appealing for families and steam enthusiasts.

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Vinnie • Dec 4, 2022

We visited bressingham steam museum Saturday 3rd December for my sons visit to see Father Christmas. As this was the only chance to for us to do something together before Christmas and we had been a few years previous we thought this would be a safe bet. We took the hour drive to the steam museum and arrived 10 minutes prior to out scheduled entry time so we entered the steam museum 5 minutes early as prompted on the booking instructions. We were told to head straight to santas grotto where we waited approximately 40 minutes to see him. We headed straight from there to the gallopers and from there straight to the main steam train where we were asked if we wanted to go on the garden train after and if so we would need to go straight after. After a further conversation with the gentleman as to what time they closed he agreed that we would be able to get a quick hot chocolate each before the garden train. We headed straight to the cafe which was closing but accommodated our drink order to take away. We proceeded to head straight to the garden train and waited on the slope as directed by the gentleman. When the garden train arrived back the passengers disembarked and the 3 men running the service were having a conversation to which I overheard one say it’s not worth it for 2 passengers, one of the men came over and said sorry this service has now finished that was the last one. We went to see the gentleman who directed us to the train and told him they had denied us our trip he took us to the office to see the manager, but no resolve. By this point our evening had been ruined, the whole experience was very rushed we didn’t have time any time to look around or to see any other attractions or even to do the toasted marshmallows. We were offered tickets to come back another time but these were not given. this was our only Christmas visit this year which has been ruined and to top it off this will probably be the last year my son believes in Father Christmas. We will not be returning here again!!!.

Visited on Dec 3, 2022
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