War
Room

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Stories include that of St. Mary’s where 11th century church wall paintings were nearly lostby a WW1 zeppelin bomb - more WW1 stories here.

Famous men of conflict include W.E. Johns, the author of ‘Biggles’, and Admirel Knyvet Wilson who won his VC in the Sudan.

Horrifying stories include those  of theFar East prisoners of war – find more here  - and the bombing missions of the USAAF from the airbase just outside the Town.

Address

Museum Of Swaffham
4 London Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7DQ

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm (3pm close Nov/Dec)
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Winter closed season from the Monday before Christmas to the Saturday before 14th February

Access

There is a small fee for adults, with occasional donation-only days. Children, carers, and Art Pass holders are always free. Regrettably, the layout of our Georgian building doesn’t allow wheelchair access above the ground floor. Guide dogs are welcome in the Museum, and all dogs in the shop.