Bressingham Steam & Gardens

03/10/2023

❗️JOIN OUR TEAM ❗️Our neighbours and partners at Bressingham Garden Centre Restaurant are recruiting for a number of kitchen and hospitality roles, working across the main Garden Centre Restaurant and our own Carriages Café here at Bressingham Steam Museum (run by the same team).

Roles available:
➡️ Chef – FT or PT considered (Experience required)
➡️ Chef Supervisor - FT or PT considered (Experience required)
➡️ Front of House Staff – PT (Experience preferred, training will be given)

For further information about the roles please visit ➡️ https://britishgardencentres.com/vacancies-bressingham-garden-centre/

If you’re enthusiastic, enjoy working with people and are flexible and committed then we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

27/09/2023

Something wicked this way comes…! 🎃👻🧙🏻‍♀️ Don’t forget to book your tickets for our spectacularly spooky Halloween evenings on 26, 27 & 28 October.

These are perfect Halloween outings for families with all the atmosphere and none of the arghhhhhhs!

Bring your little monsters along in fancy dress to take a trip on the ghost train and to ride the ghostly gallopers by moonlight!

See the events section of our website for all the details and to book.

https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/halloween-at-bressingham

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22/09/2023

If you thought back to school marked the end of fun then think again!

We’ve a whole Autumn of opening and events for you to enjoy here at Bressingham.

This Sunday we play host to a Model Railway Exhibition with an exciting array of visiting model railway layouts on display (including steam, diesel and electric) and trade stands too. It’s the perfect day out for any model railway lovers. 🚂

Looking a bit further ahead, tickets for our Halloween evenings, Bressingham at Night and Christmas Visits are all on sale now. 👻✨🎅🏻

All of these events are very popular so we advise booking as soon as you can to avoid disappointment.

See our website for all the details. https://bressingham.co.uk/events

We’d love to see you soon! ❤️

18/09/2023

Our hugely popular spooky evenings are back this October half term so dress up and bring your little monsters to join in the Halloween fun here at Bressingham. 🎃🚂🧙🏻‍♀️👻

Gentle scares and spooky thrills are the order of the evenings which are perfect for families.

Ride the Fen Railway Ghost Train through the haunted Waveney Valley countryside and keep your eyes peeled for a parade of pumpkin people.

Take a spin on the ghostly Gallopers in the moonlight and try your hand at our Halloween sideshow games.

Come and enjoy a Halloween event suitable for all the family and experience all of the atmosphere and none of the nightmares!

These are sell-out events so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets and further information available on our website. https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/halloween-at-bressingham

14/09/2023

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➡️ https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/christmas-visits-at-bressingham

Bressingham Steam Museum and Gardens, near Diss in Norfolk, is being transformed into a winter wonderland.

09/09/2023

Happy 140th Birthday Gwynedd! 🥳🚂❤️🎉🥳

This super young chap is Edmund, a lifelong Season Ticket Holder here at Bressingham who, along with his lovely Mum and baby brother Alexander, was among the very first people here this morning especially to wish Gwynedd a very Happy Birthday.

But Edmund is such a big fan that he went one step beyond, making a very special birthday card to present to Gwynedd! ❤️ What a way to make an old girl happy! Thank you so much, Edmund! ❤️

If you’re joining us for Gwynedd’s birthday celebrations this weekend then you’re in for a real treat!

We’ll be making a special toast to Gwynedd this afternoon of a glass of “port” and the team will be enjoy a slice of her fabulous birthday cake this evening. Andy’s promised to line up some suitable tunes for the Gallopers too! 🎈🎂🥳🚂

Martello joins in the fun on Sunday! ❤️

08/09/2023

HAPPY 140th BIRTHDAY GWYNEDD! 🥳🎈🎂🎉 This weekend we celebrate one of our most favourite engines, gorgeous Gwynedd, with a mini steam gala. And you’re all invited. 🤩

Gwynedd is our Penrhyn Quarry Hunslet engine, made in 1883, doyenne of the Fen Railway. True to form, Gwynedd will be in service all weekend and we’ll be running extra steam services too.

All three of our Narrow Gauge Passenger trains will be running, with multiple trains on the Fen line, including freight train displays. (subject to engine availability).

And making a special appearance on Sunday is marvellous Martello.

All of this alongside our wonderful Gallopers, Museum and Gardens - its going to be a party you won't want to miss!

And it’s all included in our standard admission price too.

Join us this Saturday and Sunday to give a very grand dame a celebration to remember! Happy 140th Birthday Gwynedd! ❤️

07/09/2023

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The final Nights at the Museum event of 2023 comes to Bressingham Steam Museum in Norfolk this week with free entry, steam engines and street food.

02/09/2023

Car lovers of the world unite! 😍 Don’t forget that tomorrow (Sunday 3 September) we play host to a Rover Car Rally.

Local clubs and groups will gather together here to display these beautiful classic vehicles for all to enjoy, set against the backdrop of our wonderful Steam Museum.

Enjoy a browse round the cars – included in your admission.

And make sure that you join us this Friday (8 September) for our final Night at the Museum event.

We’re thrilled to announce that we have the wonderful Axl Redwine and The Gray Wolf Band performing for your listening pleasure!

Axl will be performing at 7:30pm and The Gray Wolf Band will be playing from 8:30pm.

Admission is FREE and a selection of Norfolk and Suffolk’s finest beers and wines will be available from the bar.

Doors open at 4:30pm and you can ride the Gallopers until 7:30pm.

‘Buster’ and ‘Beryl’ will be in steam and Carriages Café will open and serving hot and cold food.

01/09/2023

We simply had to share this with you all 😍❤️

30/08/2023

We can’t believe that the summer holidays are nearly at an end. If you’re looking for a back-to-school treat why not bring your family along to visit us this week?

And if you’re looking for something special to look forward to after the schools have gone back then why not join us for our last Night at the Museum event on Friday 8 September?

Live music, fantastic local beers and wines and an evening ride on the Gallopers - what’s not to love?

Come and join in the fun! 🌒🎠⭐️🎶🍻🍷

29/08/2023

Wow! What an amazing Bank Holiday Weekend we had with you all. It was wonderful to welcome so many visitors to our Steam Portable event - thank you all for coming. 🤩

If, like us, you enjoyed a busy weekend then don’t feel bad about having a PJ day today - everyone needs a rest day now and then.

Take time out from a busy summer holiday schedule to put your feet up and enjoy an episode or two of the second series of Inside the Steam Train Museum on Channel 5’s streaming service My5.

It’s perfect escapism and perfect for getting your Bressingham fix (although we’re even better in real life), so why not stream some steam today?

(Don’t worry if you are planning on visiting, you won’t find us in our PJs – we promise!)

28/08/2023

We love seeing your photos of your visits. Laura / Norfolk UK and her family have been visiting us here at Bressingham Steam & Gardens for many years so we were delighted to welcome them back this weekend. Her photos always beautifully capture the spirit, atmosphere and magic of visiting us. Thank you Laura!

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos when you visit.💫😍🚂❤️

25/08/2023

Join us for something really special this Bank Holiday weekend as we host our Steam Portable event on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August.

We’ll be joined by a number of interesting and rare portable steam engines, some of which will be on public view for the first time.

A fascinating line-up of vintage machinery will be belt driven off the engines to demonstrate what useful work can be done by them.
The event runs over Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

If you thought steam engines were only used for pulling trains and rolling roads then think again! See our website for all the details and to book tickets.

➡️ https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/steam-portable-weekend

16/08/2023

We’ve had some wonderful TripAdvisor reviews this August which recognise the love and energy that our lovely team, many of whom are volunteers, give to running Bressingham Steam Museum every day.

We hope you’ll forgive us for sharing some of these with you here.

If you’ve had a lovely time visiting us then please do help us to spread the word through recommendations and reviews.

We might not be as polished and slick as other attractions but we put our heart and soul into everything we do and we’re working hard to keep the steam dream alive. ❤️

Thank you all for your support. 🙏

16/08/2023

August Newsletter- https://mailchi.mp/bd106bc62940/august-news-design-ideas-and-events

14/08/2023

What an amazing weekend! 🤩 We are all on a real high after welcoming so many of you to our Steam in Miniature and Nights at the Museum events this weekend.

We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to our team, the bands, the exhibitors and to everyone who came and enjoyed a bumper weekend with us.

Just as a reminder, we’re open 7 days a week throughout the summer holidays – with plenty for everyone to see, do and enjoy. The forecast looks good and we’ve more events lined up in the weeks ahead for you to enjoy with us too (see below).

If you’re planning a rest day and just fancy some time our at home, did you know that you can still enjoy some of the magic of Bressingham in your own front room? Series 2 of Inside the Steam Train Museum is still available to view on demand on Channel 5’s streaming service, My5 - here https://www.channel5.com/show/inside-the-steam-train-museum/season-2/the-steam-obsession

It’s the perfect way to get your Bressingham Steam Museum fix even when you can’t visit (although nothing beats coming to see us in the flesh!).

Here’s a rather gorgeous photo of Violet enjoying a look at the Gallopers. Phil’s daughter is our youngest member of the team and it looks like she already has a passion for steam and knows a thing or two about a great day out!

Coming up at Bressingham Steam Museum:

Sunday 27 August and Bank Holiday Monday 28 August - Steam Portable Weekend
Sunday 3 September – Rover Car Rally
Friday 8 September – Nights at the Museum
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September – Gwynedd’s 140th Birthday
Sunday 24 September – Model Railway Show

12/08/2023

If you joined us last night for our second Night at the Museum event then we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! And we also hope that you enjoyed the sneak peak at some of this weekend’s fantastic Steam in Miniature engines too! It’s going to be an amazing weekend! Come and join us! https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/steam-in-miniature

09/08/2023

Sometimes our visitors just say it better than we ever could. Over to you, the lovely Tooke family…

“Today we cashed in some Tesco vouchers and spent a few hours riding trains.

We haven’t been for a long time and I did wonder whether the kids would still enjoy it but they didn’t want to leave.

Such a nostalgic place to visit and really underrated.

The gardens are absolutely stunning and I’d go just to see them, honestly really special 🌸”

A huge thank you to D, J & E for visiting us and for letting us share your photos and words.

We hope to see you again soon. ❤️

09/08/2023

With thanks to EDP 24 🎉🌛🎠🍻🍷🍽️🎵

Nights at the Museum return to Bressingham Steam Museum in Norfolk in August 2023, with free entry, live music and Gallopers rides.

08/08/2023

Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages!

We are SO excited to be hosting our annual Steam in Miniature event THIS WEEKEND (Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 August). This is always a wonderful event and if you’re new to Steam or are wanting to introduce younger members of your family to the magic of Steam then this is the perfect way to get them hooked!

Soak up a brilliant atmosphere as exhibitors from all over the country gather here at Bressingham to share their fantastic scale models with us. It really is fascinating and exhilarating to see these majestic engines in miniature. But be warned, you may come away with a new hobby!

Book on our website in advance here https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/steam-in-miniature to save money and time on the day. Please note that Tesco Deals cannot be used for this event.

(Photos from a previous Steam in Miniature event here at Bressingham).

Share the event on Facebook here https://fb.me/e/171BJNeJ0

07/08/2023

Fancy a fantastic Friday night out with FREE entry?

How about doing something a bit different with your Friday evening this week and enjoy a great night out here with us? We're hosting our second Night at the Museum event THIS FRIDAY (11 August) and everyone is welcome.

The Exhibition Hall and Gallopers will again provide a fantastic backdrop for an evening of live music, food and drink here at Bressingham Steam & Gardens. The doors open at 4:30pm and we'll be open until 10:30pm.

Carriages Café will be serving a delicious menu of hot street-food-style dishes and our bar will be fully stocked with beers from Grain Brewery and Redwell Brewing wines from Giffords Hall Vineyard and Prosecco from Flint Vineyard Plus our Ice Cream Hut and Sweetie Shop will be open for sweet treats.

Come and enjoy live music from local bands,

7:30pm - 52 North
8:30pm - The High Points
You can also ride our famous Gallopers for a small additional cost. And we'll have 'Buster' and 'Beryl' in steam too!

So gather your friends and family and head here this Friday evening to enjoy Bressingham Steam & Gardens in a whole new way.

For more details please visit https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/nights-at-the-museum-1

And share our event on Facebook, here https://fb.me/e/4sRUd4vLF

02/08/2023

You’ll need your sound on for this one! 🔊 One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at Bressingham, aside from “when is Inside The Steam Museum series 3 coming out?” (hint, hint ) is “what is that tune?!!” 🎶🎠

Frequent visitors to Bressingham will know that Andy on the Gallopers is a HUGE Abba fan and you’re almost guaranteed to hear a bit of Abba on your visit.

However there is one tune that we’ve added to the Gallopers play list this year that has had nearly everyone stumped. And it’s this one - do you know what it is….? (Clue: it’s not Abba!).

We’ll pop the name below for those that want to know and not spoil it for those who want to guess….





(Answer = Lion in the Morning Sun)

28/07/2023

Here come the girls! 🤩🚂🎉 If you thought that steam was just for the boys then you clearly haven’t been watching Inside The Steam Train Museum closely enough!

Here’s our wonderful, Julie, (as seen in episode 3). Come and visit and you might spot her driving Gwynedd on the Fen Railway. Julie has been working behind the scenes here at Bressingham for a while but she passed her driver training on Gwynedd back in June this year and we’re pretty sure that she’s our first lady driver on the Fen Railway. She’s the first to admit that this place gets under your skin and into your soul and she’s awesome!

By the way, did you know that Gwynedd is celebrating a really big birthday later this year – check out the details of her birthday celebrations on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 September in the events section of our website. 🥳

(And if you’re experiencing a big Bressingham shaped hole in your Friday evening’s entertainment, don’t forget that you can catch up or re-watch all 4 episodes of Inside The Steam Train Museum series 2 on My5 here - https://www.channel5.com/show/inside-the-steam-train-museum/season-2).

26/07/2023

We LOVE hearing how much you’ve enjoyed the second series of Inside The Steam Train Museum on Channel 5.

It seems that the series has once again been enjoyed by viewers both young and old and we’re loving welcoming lots of new faces to the Steam Museum as a result of the programmes.

➡️ If you’ve missed the 4 episodes or even fancy watching it all again (and again) then you can download all 4 episodes for FREE at My5 here https://www.channel5.com/show/inside-the-steam-train-museum/season-2

It’s perfect family viewing for a rainy day! But don’t forget to come and visit us too – we’re even better in real life!

Meet the team and see the steam! Choo choo! 🚂🎠🌳

www.bressingham.co.uk

25/07/2023

Well, Inside The Steam Train Museum might be over (all 4 episodes of series 2 are still available to view at your leisure on My5) but our summer of fun has only just begun.

We’re open 7 days a week for the whole of the summer holidays and we’ve an array of wonderful events still to come this summer including our new Nights at the Museum evenings and our brilliant Steam in Miniature weekend.

If you enjoyed us on TV then you’re going to love visiting us in real life. Come and visit soon! See our website for details and tickets. See here https://bressingham.co.uk/events

19/07/2023

The countdown is ON to the end of term, to the showing of the fourth and final episode in this series of Inside The Steam Train Museum AND to our fantastic Fire Engine Rally THIS WEEKEND!

If the anticipation is gripping you (as it is us) then why not take a look at this clip of last year’s event to get you in the mood!

Don’t forget that we’ve some VIP guests this weekend too… a certain Marshall from Paw Patrol and Fireman Sam!

Set your reminders for…

📺 Friday 21 July, 7pm on Channel 5 – Inside The Steam Train Museum, episode 4 - “Fire & Steam”
🚒 Saturday 22 July, 10:30am – 5pm – Bressingham Steam Museum & Norfolk Fire Museum Fire Engine Rally – with visit from Paw Patrol’s Marshall.
🚒 Sunday 23 July, 10:30am – 5pm – Bressingham Steam Museum & Norfolk Fire Museum Fire Engine Rally – with visit from Fireman Sam.

See our website for more details and to book tickets in advance here https://bressingham.co.uk/events

Can’t get down this weekend…? Don’t worry! We’re open 7 days a week throughout the summer holidays with plenty more events to look forward to too. Again, see our website for all the details here https://bressingham.co.uk
Channel 5 Visit Norfolk

16/07/2023

Happy Sunday! 🤩 After Friday’s rain and Saturday’s wind today’s forecast looks perfect for visiting! So why not make it a Steam Sunday today and enjoy the sunshine after the rain.

We’re open 10:30 - 5pm today. Book online for our best prices and a quick entry (or just pay on the door).

If you’re loving the series then today’s a great opportunity to come down and meet some of the faces and engines in person!

Oh and don’t forget to treat yourself to something delicious from our fabulous Carriages Café too, like a yummy warm waffle topped with sensational local Ronaldo’s ice cream and your choice of sauce.

We’ll see you soon!

14/07/2023

Fear not! For anyone scanning the Channel 5 TV schedule for tonight and wondering where we are don’t worry… good things come to those who wait!

Channel 5 have confirmed there is a break this week before resuming with the fourth and final episode in our Inside The Steam Train Museum series next Friday (21 July).

So you haven’t missed it and it is coming. In fact, now would be a great time to catch up with any episodes you’ve missed on My5.

In the meantime you can come and see us in the flesh, of course!

Why not join us tonight for the first of our Nights at the Museum events. It’s going to be fab! Experience the Museum in a whole new way! A relaxed evening with a bar, live music from Phatt and, of course, the Gallopers.

See our events on our website for details, here https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/nights-at-the-museum

12/07/2023

Take a fresh look at our Museum Shop next time you visit.

We’ve a fabulous array of books, memorabilia, toys and gifts, perfect for any steam enthusiast, big or small. You’ll also find a brilliant selection of new Bressingham souvenirs too, perfect for pocket money budgets.

If you’re a fan of Dad’s Army then we’ve plenty of things to keep you happy here. We’re thrilled to be stocking the Dad’s Army Home Guard Platoon Set for Bolt Action games. The boxed set contains 18 superbly detailed miniatures sculpted by Paul Hicks - representations of the cast of the classic TV series, Dad's Army in civilian and Home Guard attire. Included are Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson, Lance-Corporal Jones, Privates Pike, Walker, Frazer and Godfrey, plus Warden Hodges, the Verger and Reverend Farthing.

Make sure to pop in and explore our Museum shop on your next visit. You might just find that perfect gift for someone special (or for you!). 🎁🛍️

08/07/2023

It’s another bumper weekend for us! 🎉 Tv on Friday Night 🚂, the brilliant CHaOS (Cambridge Hands On Science) are with us today and tomorrow and we’ve our wonderful Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show this Sunday. https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/narrow-gauge-model-railway-show

And…. Martello is in steam on Sunday.

There’s no such thing as a quiet weekend at Bressingham. You never know what you might find! 😍

Book online or just turn up!
Cambridge Hands-on Science

06/07/2023

Pssst! 📢

Have you set your reminders for Friday evening…?

8pm, Channel 5, Inside The Steam Train Museum – episode 3. 📺🚂

Don’t miss it! ‼️

But if by chance you have missed episodes 1 and 2 then don’t fret! You can watch them on catch up at My 5 here https://www.channel5.com/show/inside-the-steam-train-museum
Channel 5

30/06/2023

So, what did you think to episode 2? Did you recognise some of the engines (and faces?).

We hope you enjoyed seeing our wonderful place and our brilliant Bressingham community on TV again this week. Join us again next week - same time, same place. And if you can’t wait, well then, you could always come and visit and see it all in person!

And, as a special heads up for you, we’ve just received word that Martello is rostered on THIS SUNDAY!

So that’s Bressingham Bricks and Martello this weekend – don’t miss out!

30/06/2023

Don’t forget! Episode 2 of Inside The Steam Train Museum airs at 8pm TONIGHT on Channel 5.

We can’t wait! Set your reminders and watch it live and then come and experience the magic in real life by making a visit yourselves. 💫

Steam dreams are made of this! 🚂❤️

Here’s a taster of tonight’s episode…

Ep2 ‘The steam obsession’: The gallopers roundabout receives some much-needed attention as the roof is replaced and the organ repaired before the start of the open season. Volunteer Mark takes his miniature traction engine out on a road run. The enthusiastic live steam model railway group work on their layout and run their model trains at Bressingham, and showman’s engine ‘Queen Mary’ visits the museum to power the lights on the gallopers roundabout.

30/06/2023

WOW! 🤩 Have we got a brilliant weekend for you coming up! It’s hard to decide whether we’re more excited by episode 2 of Inside the Steam Train Museum which airs tonight on Channel 5 at 8pm OR the two fantastic days of Bressingham Bricks that follow it on this Saturday and Sunday. 🚂🧱

Don’t forget to watch Inside the Steam Train Museum live at 8pm (you can also watch episode 1 on My5 here too https://www.channel5.com/show/inside-the-steam-train-museum/season-2/episode-1) and to book your tickets for Bressingham Bricks on our website here https://bressingham.co.uk/events/2023/bressingham-bricks.

Oh and if you love model railways then don’t forget about our Narrow Gauge Model Railway Show here on Sunday 9 July too. Bressingham really is where it’s at!

Here’s a little bit more about tonight’s episode…

Ep2 ‘The steam obsession’: The gallopers roundabout receives some much-needed attention as the roof is replaced and the organ repaired before the start of the open season. Volunteer Mark takes his miniature traction engine out on a road run. The enthusiastic live steam model railway group work on their layout and run their model trains at Bressingham, and showman’s engine ‘Queen Mary’ visits the museum to power the lights on the gallopers roundabout.

To find out more about all of our fantastic events coming up at Bressingham, please visit www.bressingham.co.uk/events

We hope to see you soon! 😍