Our Story
Wymondham Heritage Museum tells the story of Wymondham, the daily lives of its inhabitants, the town’s heroes and villains and great events from its past.
Situated in the Bridewell, which has served as a prison, police station and courthouse, it is full of history that can be enjoyed by all the family. Explore Wymondham’s colourful history and learn about its people from Prehistoric times, the Iron Age, the Romans and Saxons to Wymondham’s beautiful medieval Abbey. Learn about the Bridewell from its beginning in 1785 as a 'model prison' and see what life would have been like for a prisoner in the recreated dungeon. Follow the story of Robert Kett, leader of Tudor England's most inspiring rebellion. Find out about Wymondham's Great Fire of 1615 and how a new Market Cross was built. Learn about farming and shopping before mechanisation and supermarkets and visit a recreated Wymondham 1930s grocery and general store. Hear the story of Wymondham’s brush industry and operate a working brush-making machine.
There are also displays on Victorian Wymondham and the two World Wars, interactive displays and sound presentations and a variety of things for young visitors to do.
Open March to October Mon - Sat 10am - 4pm and Sun 1pm - 4pm. Check website for exact dates.
Run entirely by volunteers who will be pleased to welcome you. No trip to Wymondham is complete without a visit to this remarkable museum.
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Very excited to be exhibiting my paintings in the Tea Room in May. Also a range of cards for sale from my original paintings.
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Looking forward to sharing stories tonight from my latest book Great Thorpe Railway Disaster 1874 - Heroes, Victims, Survivors, with members and guests of Wymondham Heritage Society. Fairfield Hall, Wymondham from 7.30pm. I always receive a warm welcome and a knowledgable audience!
Are you struggling to find that perfect Christmas present for someone? Why not give them a Wymondham Heritage Museum Gift Card, available from the Museum website or in the Museum on Winterfest open day.
Visit the website for full details and not only give a great present but help to support the heritage and future protection of our wonderful Wymondham town.
https://www.wymondhamheritagemuseum.co.uk/?p=museum.gift.voucher
There will be so much to see and do this year at Wynterfest ❄❄❄❄
Even the Wymondham Heritage Museum is opening with free entry to the museum 🧹
❄❄ Sunday 5th December 12-5 ❄❄
Wymondham Heritage Museum and cafe have confirmed they will be open for Wynterfest.
Save the date, Sunday 5th December 12 till 5pm.
Wymondham Heritage Museum
An eclectic art exhibition in the tea room by Wymondham artist Elizabeth Reed. On until September 30th.
Wymondham Heritage Museum
Great to see Wymondham Heritage Museum make its return 😍
If you live in or close to Wymondham, then you can get involved! 👇 Wymondham Heritage Museum