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WEybourne, Norfolk
CLOSED for the 2024 Season
Entry Adult £14 (No concessions)
Children (4 to 16) £9
Children under4 Free
The Muckleburgh Military Collection is sited on the former Royal Artillery Anti-Aircraft training camp at Weybourne on the North Norfolk coast. It was opened to the public in 1988 and is one of the largest privately owned military Museum in the United Kingdom.
Most of its extensive range of tanks and armoured cars are maintained in working condition. Exhibits include artillery, machine guns and missiles in addition to a fine collection of ships and land warfare models.
The Museum incorporates the Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry collection of uniforms, weapons, photographs and documents, as well as RAF Reconnaissance and Air Sea Rescue and Marine Craft exhibits
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The heroic actions of men and women can be appreciated from this Museum as you see some of the vehicles and equipment used to confront tyranny around the world.
It is where their experiences are appreciated through a extensive display that captures the imagination. A number of the vehicles are demonstrated in action from time to time. Rare exhibits are preserved for historical posterity.
Think of yourself as the pilot of the aircraft below or the driver of the tank and then consider your grandson asking the question “What was it like?” This Museum is where it comes to life.
How the Muckleburgh MILITARY collection came to be established
The Collection was started in 1988 by Sir Michael Savory and his father at a derelict military camp at Weybourne in Norfolk. Some military vehicles had previously been obtained following their experience in establishing a small military display at Inveraray in Scotland.
Michael Savory was a stockbroker and later became Lord Mayor of the City of London. He was Honorary Colonel of The London Regiment (now 1st Battalion London Guards) and a Council member of a leading military charity for a number of years.
His late father, Squadron Leader Berry Savory, served in the RAF during WW2. After the Battle of Britain, while on the staff of Combined Operations, he was involved in the planning and training for the invasion of North Africa and Europe.
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The Museum has a large collection of photos contributed by various photographers over the years
Our thanks especially go to Joe Bridge for his extensive contribution to the Gallery
Link to the Flickr Muckleburgh Gallery
Collection
THE collection
The Muckleburgh Military Collection is the finest private Museum of military memorabilia in the United Kingdom.
The Collection includes tanks, guns and vehicles that have been gathered from all over the world. Those vehicles on display are maintained in working condition while those in store await restoration. There is also a vast display of militaria including missiles, weapons, ammunition, and historic exhibits. On this Website you can see details and videos on a selection of the exhibits or using a PC take the link to see a list of the Whole Collection
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facilities
Cafeteria
Café
The Cafe, which is only open after entry to the Museum, offers a comprehensive selection of hot and cold meals.
A buffet can be arranged for visiting groups when the Museum is open. For more information call the Cafe before 3.30 pm
01263 588 128
Meeting Room
Conferences
The Meeting Room seats 25 people (£5pp) and can be used for meetings and private meals subject to booking.
For more information, when the Museum is open, call the Shop between
10.00 am & 4.00 pm on
01263 588 284
group Visits
Muckleburgh Airfield
The Museum has its own airfield. You are welcome to fly in and walk the short distance to the Museum. A large helicopter pad is also available.
A £5 donation for landing applies
There is no need to telephone or email to land
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Touch here for Airfield detailsDogs
Dogs are not premitted in the Museum which has kennels where visitors can leave their dogs.
A padlock is provided from the Shop for a £5 returnable deposit. Water and a dog bed are also available
Filming venue at Muckleburgh
filming location
Muckleburgh is often used for films and documentaries. Its location includes restored gun emplacements and pill boxes. The setting offers woodland, hills, and fine sea views.
The tanks, guns and vehicles can be hired for use on the site. Email: muckleburgh@aol.com
CHILDREN
educational
school
trips
To book a visit for your school call
01263 588 284 (when the museum is Open and between 10am and 5pm)
With a printer, download a Group Booking Form:
CLICK HERE FOR THE GROUP BOOKING FORM AND Essential information for CHILDREN
For pupils studying Key Stages 1 to 3
The Museum focuses on the following four subjects in the National Curriculum
~ Literacy
~ Art
~ Science
~ History
Material on these subjects can be downloaded (by using a PC and printer) from the links below:
(Links have been updated July 2023)
Key stage 1
Literacy
Account of visit, letter writing and writing of postal address
Make a Postcard based upon looking at and selecting an exhibit
Art
Observational Drawing
Design a Postcard based upon observation
History
Identify significant historical events from the WW1 & WW2 timelines
Key stage 2
Literacy
By descriptive writing for a younger audience
Create Learning labels of selected exhibits
Art
Observational Drawing
Make a Postcard based upon observation
Science
Identify significant technical differences between exhibits
Creating a selection of exhibits to form Own Museum
History
Communicate history through maps, numerical and quantitative skills and writing
Identify significant historical events
Key stage 3
Literacy
1. By identifying key information from a text and summarising facts
Creating Museum Trumps based upon favourite exhibits
Art
2. Observational Drawing
Make a Postcard based upon observation
Science
Identify significant technical differences between exhibits
Creating Own Museum based upon selected exhibits
History
Study events beyond living memory that are of national importance
Identify significant historical global events
