Fakenham Gasworks Museum

Fakenham Gasworks Museum Fakenham Gasworks Museum is housed in Fakenham’s former gasworks, a scheduled monument.

Fakenham Gasworks Museum is the only surviving town gasworks in England and Wales, complete with all equipment used for the manufacture of gas from coal: retorts, condenser, purifiers, meter and gasholder. The museum is housed in the town’s former gasworks, which ceased production of gas from the heating of coal in 1965 following the discovery of Natural Gas in the North Sea. The gas works is a Sc

heduled Ancient Monument, a prestigious and rare distinction for an industrial site and, as such, is a National Treasure, providing an insight into our cultural, social and industrial heritage with displays of lighting, heating, cooking and domestic equipment. The gas works buildings and the museum collection held within them allow a glimpse into the past where one man, William Murdoch changed everyday living, bringing light to the darkest corners of our country. The museum is run entirely by volunteers and members of “The Friends of the Museum.”

No Gold but looks like the end of this Rainbow, come and see us thursday friday or Saturday 10 till 1.
13/04/2026

No Gold but looks like the end of this Rainbow, come and see us thursday friday or Saturday 10 till 1.

So it seems some employers are finding young people cannot tell the time on an analogue clock, wonder how they would get...
30/03/2026

So it seems some employers are finding young people cannot tell the time on an analogue clock, wonder how they would get on with this? Want to see it, pop into the gasworks!

Great news, Fakenham Gasworks Museum will be reopening on the 9th of April after our annual hibernation, we will be open...
19/03/2026

Great news, Fakenham Gasworks Museum will be reopening on the 9th of April after our annual hibernation, we will be open 10am till 1pm on Thursdays and Fridays and new for 2026 on Saturdays too.
Also new for 2026 are a series of exhibitions opening with a look at Fakenham in the past with a brilliant display by the Fakenham Community Archive.
Plus our new display space dedicated to the printing heritage of Fakenham which for many years was a major employer in the town.
We have displays how Gas was made from coal, and how it was used in the home, with displays of cookers water heaters gas fires and so much more.

We had a visit today from the North Norfolk Morris Minor club here are a few of the 20 odd Moggies that came.
05/10/2025

We had a visit today from the North Norfolk Morris Minor club here are a few of the 20 odd Moggies that came.

Nick Acheson's brilliant photo of the gasworks.
01/10/2025

Nick Acheson's brilliant photo of the gasworks.

18/09/2025

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Museum will not be opening on Thursday October 2nd.
Sorry!

Heritage Open Days are nearly with us, The Gasworks will be open 10am till 1pm as usual on Thursdays and Fridays but als...
09/09/2025

Heritage Open Days are nearly with us, The Gasworks will be open 10am till 1pm as usual on Thursdays and Fridays but also from 10am until 4pm Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September with music on the 21st and a brilliant display of the local architecture from the Fakenham and District Community Archive.

The Fakenham gasworks will be opening again this year for Heritage Open Days https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ on the...
24/08/2025

The Fakenham gasworks will be opening again this year for Heritage Open Days https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ on the 12th September 10am till 1pm, 13th and 14th 10am till 4pm, 18th and 19th 10am till 1pm, 20th and 21st 10 till 4pm.
on the 21st we will be joined by the Fakenham Ukes, the Rhythm Travelers and Mike & Carol who will be entertaining us from around 1pm till 4pm.

07/08/2025
Our artist in residence, Ric Pimentel, www.ricardopimentel.co.uk has installed his artworks at the Gasworks inspired by ...
07/08/2025

Our artist in residence, Ric Pimentel, www.ricardopimentel.co.uk has installed his artworks at the Gasworks inspired by the works and the Gas workers being the first to achieve the 8 hour working day. Pop in to see it and other artists who are displaying work for Fakenham art festival.

07/08/2025
It will soon be the Fakenham Arts Festival, we are pleased to be part of it this year with three artists works in our wi...
26/07/2025

It will soon be the Fakenham Arts Festival, we are pleased to be part of it this year with three artists works in our windows and a fourth displaying sculpture in our exhibition space.
Coming soon although not part of the Festival will be amazing work by Ric Pimentel inspired by the Gas works and the fight by the Gasworkers union to achive an 8 hour working day.

Address

Hempton Road
Fakenham
NR217LA

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 12:30pm
Friday 10am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+447470341402

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