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Museums  The Museum of the Broads


Attraction Information
Address:
The Staithe
Stalham
Norfolk
UK
NR12 9DA

Telephone: 01692 581681

Email:

Web: Visit Website

Opening Period: Open March to October

Location Map
The only waterside museum of Broadland life, in a traditional setting at Stalham Staithe on the Norfolk Broads.

Discover the boats of the Broads and how people's working lives shaped the landscape. Ride on a Victorian Steam Launch.

Enjoy displays, videos and a children's playboat in a tranquil and picturesque location.Learn about the crafts and trades of the Broads,climb aboard a 1930s classic cruiser. Ride on our Victorian Steam Launch 'Falcon' on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Boats of the Broads from the last two centuries
Stories of the people who made the Broads come alive
Children's playboat and picnic area
Gift shop.Disabled access and toilets.

Directions:
The Museum is in a waterside setting at the Staithe in Stalham, sometimes called The Poor's Staithe.

It is on the opposite side of the main road (A149) from Stalham town centre and Tesco's, and is accessible by both footpath and road, taking the turning for Richardson's Boatyard and continuing 100 yards.

There are brown road signs on the A149 at Stalham giving directions to the Museum of the Broads.

Buses run from the following locations: Norwich, Wroxham, Mundesley, North Walsham, Cromer and Yarmouth/Caister. Please phone Traveline on 0870 608 2608 or visit their website at www.travelineeastanglia.org.uk/ to get details of travel times.

You can also arrive at the Museum by boat, taking the River Ant north from Barton Broad and going right at the first fork (Stalham and Sutton) and left at the second fork (Stalham). As you approach the Museum, Richardson's Boatyard is on your right. There are moorings at the Museum.


Facilities:
  • Coach Parking Coach Parking
  • Disabled Access Disabled Access
  • Dogs Allowed On Leads Dogs Allowed On Leads
  • Free Parking Free Parking
  • Groups Welcome Groups Welcome
  • Picnic Areas Picnic Areas
  • Shop Shop