Strumpshaw Steam Museum

13/09/2023

14/07/2023

This weekend we have Strumpshaw Tree Fair. A great family fun weekend with a dance tent, live music, woodwork demos, poetry, a pub :) circus workshop, stories and more. Tickets are on the flyer and cash on the gate.

11/07/2023

UPCOMING EVENT!! A great family day out. Tractors, cars, craft stalls, ring events and more! Tickets are £7 for over 16's, under 16's go free. Cash on the gate.

Trade Entries still open, get your Entry form here: http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/strumpshaw-steam-rally.html -docs

16/06/2023

We can't wait for this years Strumpshaw Tree Fair! Experience an incredible lineup of live music, captivating poetry, an exciting dog show, engaging crafts, thrilling circus workshops, and much more...Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July.

27/05/2023

Share your best steam pictures over the weekend and we’ll pick one to update our profile cover 😊

27/05/2023

Perfect weather for a family fun-filled event!!

REMEMBER, TICKETS ON THE GATE AND CASH ONLY.

22/05/2023

Next weekend!!

10/04/2023

We’re open today! A great place to explore with the family. 10.30am - 3pm. Tickets from £2.

29/01/2023

Thursford are extremely delighted to announce that we have an exciting project taking place..... the restoration of Victory back into steam, one of the most famous showman's engines in the world.

Victory is currently being returned to steam after many years dormant. The process began with a strip down and thorough boiler inspection. With that done and the full scope of works agreed, repairs to the boiler have now started (replacement stays and rivets, a new set of tubes). All steam fittings will be thoroughly overhauled. The repaired boiler will be hydraulically tested to 1.5x working pressure and certificated for use. Attention will then turn to mechanical aspects and the main dynamo (mounted on the front and used to power the canopy lights), a new set of front tyres will also be fitted.

Victory was the 1st of its kind to be designed and built by Burrells of Thetford, these were known as the Special scenic engines and on the back of Victory, 21 other engines were built but only 12 have survived into preservation. This is a significant milestone not only in the steam world but beyond. Out of all the scenics that have survived, all have been in steam at public events over the years, but to most people in the preservation world none have ever seen Victory outside let alone in steam. With Victory being returned to steam after nearly 40 years sitting dormant this is a very exciting new chapter not only for the Thursford Collection but also for the Cushing family.

Victory is currently at Craftmaster Restorations and will be in steam at the Royal Norfolk show and Thursford Gala day 2nd July 2023.

For full press release please visit -https://www.thursford.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Victory-press-release.pdf

For more information please visit our website www.thursford.com

14/05/2022

Chris Spinks 1947- 2022

It is with great sadness that we have lost a great volunteer Chris Spinks. 74 year old Chris Spinks passed away, on Wednesday 4th May 2022, at the Norfolk and Norwich hospital, surrounded by his family.

Chris was a local chap, with a very dry sense of humour and a generous nature. A practical man who would help anybody.

Chris came to the museum in the late 1990s and spent the majority of his time looking after and driving the Showman Seam engine, before any event he would be joined by his wife Gloria to get the engine ready for display and it was always well turned out.

He enjoyed driving the Showman Steam Engine on its 100 birthday. He was a valued volunteer who will be sadly missed.

He is survived by Gloria, his beloved wife of 48 years, his two daughters, Marie and Debbie, and his grandchildren.

Chris’ funeral will be open for everyone who knew him to attend and dates and times will be shared when the details have been finalised.

09/03/2022

Hello all,

The Exhibitor and Trade Entry Form for the Autumn Event is now available to download on our website.

Please see the link below. From there, scroll down to the 'Autumn Event' section and you'll see the document to download (Word doc).

Closing date is the 12th July.

http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/events.html

Thanks,
Steam Team.

Welcome to Strumpshaw Steam Museum! We have Steam Engines, 100-ton working Beam Engines, Narrow Gauge Railway, 1930s Fairground, Mechanical Organs and Memorabilia

23/01/2022

Hello all,

Exhibitor, Trade, Camping and Craft Stall forms are now available to download on our website for this years Steam Rally in June.

Please see the link below. From there, scroll down and you'll see the documents to download (Word docs).

Thanks,
Steam Team.

http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/strumpshaw-steam-rally.html

Welcome to Strumpshaw Steam Museum! We have Steam Engines, 100-ton working Beam Engines, Narrow Gauge Railway, 1930s Fairground, Mechanical Organs and Memorabilia

29/11/2021

We have some great events coming up in 2022! Check out our Events page for more details.

http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/events.html

21/08/2021

What a beauty ❤️

26/07/2021

Anyone know what this is?

21/07/2021

We're so excited to be back and so looking forward to seeing everyone!

Please share :)

SteamTeam

04/06/2021

Dance tent, wood work demos, dog show, poetry and more!

All at this years Strumpshaw Tree Fair on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August!

Get your tickets on the gate.

03/05/2021

They are all back,
Young and old,
The task is enormous,
But excitement is very much there.

Fresh air is now filling the museum,
And the musty smell is slowing disappearing.

A minor job,
Turns out to be a major work,
But the guys can handle it,
And progress will come,
Each little step, day by day.

But most of all,
We're so pleased to be back.

Keep healthy and keep active,
And we hope to see you soon.

~

Steam Team.

17/03/2021

With the end of the lockdown in sight it’s time to bring everybody up to date on where we currently stand and the hope of future events.

Campsite -------

The campsite will reopen on the 12th of April and is available for bookings, please see our website for contact information. There are no facilities available and all campers must be self-sufficient. Payments in cash only.

Museum -------

Kiki and I would like to get the museum open as early as we can to support upcoming events. We will keep you updated on the date we can reopen.

Events: -------

The Steam Rally has been cancelled for 2021.

The Classic Car event has been postponed for the moment with the hope of staging the event in late August or early September.

The Tree Fair has been moved to the weekend of the 14th August, again depending on the restrictions been lifted.

The Fab Fest has been cancelled for 2021.

The Autumn Rally hasn't been cancelled yet in the hope that we may be able to have some sort of event in September.

The model day may present its own problems due to the tightness of the stalls and the layout of the museum. We will update you when we have more information and guidance.

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That's all. Thanks for reading.

Steam Team.

13/03/2021

We're back! Sorry for the radio silence.

Let's have a new cover pic, submit yours in the comments and we'll choose a winner :)

We'll keep you all updated in regards to the 2021 events as and when we know more.

Thanks.
Steam Team.

16/07/2020

Our campsite is now open!!

To book, please contact us.

http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/contact-us.html

05/06/2020

Strumpshaw Steam Museum - Statement

Due to the Coronavirus it has been decided to keep the museum closed for the rest of the season.

We would like thank all our volunteers for all their efforts over the last year. We would also like to thank all our supporters and followers for the emails and messages; it helps to keep our spirits up in this disappointing time. We will now concentrate on working on the museum to improve your enjoyment when you visit us next year.

23/03/2020

Hello all,

It is with a heavy heart that we are sadly having to announce that the Strumpshaw Steam Rally 2020 is cancelled.

We have taken this decision following Government advice concerning COVID-19. As sad as we are to not be going ahead with the event this year, the welfare and safety of our volunteers and visitors is of paramount importance.

Regarding other events planned throughout the year, we would also like to announce the following:

The Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, Sunday 12th April has been cancelled.

The Norwich Classic Vehicle Club, Sunday May 31st has been cancelled.

The Steam Museum and museum campsite will be closed until further notice.

Strumpshaw Tree Fair, 18th 19 July - being monitored.

VW Fab Fest, 29th 30th August - being monitored.

The Autumn Event, 5th and 6th September - being monitored.

Model and Miniature Show, 26th September - being monitored.

Thanks for your understanding during these difficult times and we will come back bigger and better!

On behalf of the Rally and Museum,

TeamSteam. 🚂
Michael Curtis, Carol Lee, Tom Laird, Kurt & Kiki Angelrath

http://www.strumpshawsteammuseum.co.uk/events.html

22/08/2019

22/07/2019

This is a FAB event people!

23rd - 25th August 2019!

Share please.

Thanks,
Steam Team

20/07/2019

Thanks for a fab day today!! See you again tomorrow :)

20/07/2019

Strumpshaw Tree Fair Share some pics! Can't wait to see!!

17/07/2019

THIS WEEKEND!! Music, story telling, dance, eco and food!!

A celebration of Wood Crafters, Artisans and very talented people!

Come have some Norfolk Cider in our new Tree Fair Pub!

£10 entry, U16's free.

Please 'Share' fellow steamers.

Thanks,
Steam Team

05/06/2019

UPDATE: We've found it!! Thank you to whoever handed it in.

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Can anyone help?

A visitor to the show on Sunday has lost their pink & purple scarf/pashmina.

Be great if we could reunite them 🤞❤️

01/06/2019

Anyone that takes pics tomorrow please send them to us 🔥 and will share! 📸

01/06/2019

Classic cars tomorrow!!! 🚗

28/05/2019

Bertie had a great Weekend at Strumpshaw Steam Museum rally. Roll on our own rally on 30th June!