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3 years ago
This is a fairly small building but it is packed with displays and designed to make best use of space. There is a lot of very interesting stuff to see here and it is well laid out and explained. Definitely worth a visit. read more
Maritime Museum - Museums Near Me - Lowestoft, SFK
Sparrows Nest
Whapload Road
Lowestoft NR32 1XG
United Kingdom
01502 561963
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A wonderful family day out. Everything in the museum is…read moreinformative, and the displays are well-done. They have more than enough activities for children and I particularly enjoy the dress up boxes scattered around- if anything, I wish there were more! The models are a great way to immerse visitors in history and the restaurant is a lovely addition!
Fabulous museum. So very educational and quite a nice history of the area, fishing trade and…read moreskilled trades. Also has a great area of history on how the wars affected the area. Staff was very friendly, museum is go at your own pace if you'd like. So much to see and so for the kids especially. Loved this stop on my trip.
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Really interesting museum, nice cafe, real cockpit from a Jaguar fighter to get into. great day out.read more
This is fascinating Museum housed in original WOrld War II buildings on Parham Airfield, where…read moreAmerican Airmen were based during the war. There are a huge number of artefacts, and every time I go I manage to see and learn new things. The Museum is run by keen volunteers who are happy to guide you round or answer any questions. There is a nice little tearoom which also sells souvenirs and often has wartime music or films playing in it. There are sometimes sandwiches for sale, but no other meals, just snacks like crisps, sweets, biscuits. The souvernirs are VERY CHEAP- lots for under £1. There is also an underground bunker which is open during high season which has been built as an exact replica of one found recently a few miles away at Stratford St Andrew- you can walk through this and see how Britain's Secret Army lived and trained, with original memorabilia such as food and bomb making equipment housed in the bunker. This is very popular with the children, but the main WWII museum part is probably more suitable to adults due to the nature of the exhibits- lots of written displays etc. There are outside picnic tables which are lovely in summer but can get very windy due to the barren and flat surroundings. BEST OF ALL, ENTRANCE TO THE MUSEUM IS FREE- but the Museum does rely on donations to be able to survive. Do play the Museum a visit if you are going near to Framlingham- it is open Sundays March- September and Wednesdays in July and August and really does offer a lovely, informative and evocative morning or afternoon out.
This private museum is a great place for hardcore vintage motorcycle fans. The collection of over…read more150 motorcycles has been up by George Harmer and his son, Steve, over more than 25 years. The motorcycles date from the early 1900s to the 1980s, and include scooters and mopeds as well. The museum is housed in a shed adjacent to North Walsham Railway Station (past the woodyard). There is a limited number of parking spaces by the entrance. As a private museum, don't expect fancy surroundings and posh curation: there are four two-tier rows of motorcycles and other memorabilia for you to browse at your leisure, with a workshop feel to the place. The owners are helped by a number of enthusiastic volunteers, who are able to answer questions. The museum has a small selection of souvenirs (post cards, mugs etc.) also undertakes private restoration work supplying both original and replica spare parts from wheels to forms for all makes of early motorbikes.
This place is fantastic for people of all ages and it's free which is even better. Did you know…read morethat the nursery rhymes humpty dumpty and twinkle twinkle little star are both from Colchester? Well you can find out why and much more at this museum - well worth a visit
A free museum and somewhere worth visiting. Not only are there lots of interesting artifacts but…read morethere are things the children and adults can play around with whilst learning about the local history.
We rolled up late afternoon on a long day out in Norwich and the friendly staff kindly suggested we…read morespend 5 mins in the cafe or gift shop so we could purchase their Twilight tickets at GBP2.50 which is a steal. We did have to pick what we were interested in and walk through some displays we weren't necessarily into, but we had plenty of time to enjoy everything on offer. And boy, do they have offerings! Firstly I was impressed by the architecture as you approach the antiquated castle, then by the glass addition on entry which blend both old and new together. We started by walking up to the ramparts to view the city and you continue to see the seamless way they integrated the buildings on the staircases. Then we started at the beginning of the museum and enjoyed the banquet hall where there are hands on displays including fake food and clothing for children....or your inner child ;) Great photo op! There are continued interactive displays throughout the museum to enjoy so keep a lookout. As well as museum displays there are art galleries and although I'm not usually a fan of modern art I was intrigued by some of the artwork using mixed media. The museum really does have something for everyone's interests, military, archaeology, social history, teapot collections, taxidermy in landscapes, every era represented. I hadn't expected to see so many excellent exhibits in a museum this size. Norwich knows how to build a museum! If I ever return I will start my day at the museum and spend more time there.
A small regional museum. The castle can clearly be seen from quite a lot of the city. Very nice…read morefriendly people, no signs from the city to say how to find the entrance.
Norman arch is a survivor of the period
We went to the RAFA day at the Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum with our WW2 military vehicles…read more What a lovely museum. The airplanes outside are nice, the material inside is fantastic, be it the planes or the specialist museums on the 446th bombgroup, bomber command and others. A great memorial for the bomber effort during WW2 in Norfolk & Suffolk.
A small museum that should not be missed if you're near by. It should also be noted that this is a…read morecomplete volunteer operation, they don't charge for admission, and just ask for donations. So I kept that in mind while reviewing them. On to the review. The volunteers here are fantastic, to include the one ex-RAF guy working the entrance, who I spoke with several times over the course of my visit as I strolled about. They have a good number of aircraft out on display, to include the very first Sea Vixen delivered to the Royal Navy, and is the only first generation Sea Vixen on display in the world! They also have a smattering of aircraft wreckage from the war, as well as memorabilia from the B-24s that flew out of the airfield near here. They also have pieces of German V-1 and V-2 Rockets that impacted in the region, but I almost overlooked them, because there's so many different random artifacts. One thing to keep in mind is that a majority of the planes are outside in the elements, so if it looks like rain, be sure to plan accordingly.
V-1 and V-2 Rocket Wreckage
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Some of the airplanes on display.
This museum was a private home in Norwich since the 14th century and has been considerably added to…read moreover the years. It now contains many pieces from Norwich museum service's extensive collections and is a fascinating glimpse at family life throughout the ages. There are often costumed interpreters available for tours and always staff on hand to explain the exhibits. Only open Wednesdays and Saturdays.
I spent many wonderful hours here when I was a child, and rediscovered it a few years ago. From the…read moregrand entrance hall to the toy room tucked away at the top, you will be fascinated and entertained. The opening times are restricted, but after being threatened with closure a few years back we are thankful it is still there! Definitely worth seeking out.
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