Muckleburgh Military Collection

About the museum

The Muckleburgh Military Collection occupies the former Weybourne Camp on the north Norfolk coast. The land was Carvel Farm before the Territorial Army’s anti-aircraft units began using it as a summer training camp in 1935, and in 1937 it became a permanent anti-aircraft training camp. During the Second World War the site had anti-tank ditches, gun emplacements and Nissen huts, and it was visited by Winston Churchill in 1941 to watch a weapon demonstration. After the war it became a gunnery and radar training range, which stayed in use until 1958.

The collection was started by Squadron Leader Berry Savory and his son Michael Savory and opened to the public in 1988 with about 30 vehicles and a small display on the history of the camp. It has since grown to include tanks, armoured vehicles, artillery and anti-aircraft guns, many of them still in working order, as well as indoor exhibitions on the Norfolk and Suffolk Yeomanry, RAF air sea rescue, and photographic interpretation and military intelligence.

The museum stands on a 300-acre site with woodland and sea views. It also offers tank driving experiences, and the site has often been used as a filming location.

Highlights

• Tanks and armoured vehicles including a Sherman, a T-34/85 and a Chieftain
• Artillery and anti-aircraft guns, many in working order
• Norfolk and Suffolk Yeomanry collection of uniforms, weapons and medals
• Exhibitions on RAF air sea rescue and on photographic interpretation
• Tank driving experiences and a picnic and play area with sea views

Permanent exhibitions

• Tanks and military vehicles – Armoured vehicles and artillery including a Sherman, a Soviet T-34/85 and a British Chieftain, with rarer pieces such as an amphibious Jeep.
• Norfolk and Suffolk Yeomanry – Uniforms, weapons, medals and other regimental items of the Norfolk and Suffolk Yeomanry.
• Photographic interpretation and military intelligence – An exhibition on aerial photographic interpretation and military intelligence from the First World War onwards.

Founded

1988

Admission & discounts

Tickets are bought at the shop on the day, by cash or card. Tank driving experiences are booked separately by email.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

There is a ramp at the entrance and disabled parking close to the entrance. Visitors can use their own wheelchair or mobility aid, and a small number can be borrowed. There are seats and rest areas around some exhibits and several accessible toilets. Assistance dogs are welcome, and water bowls and toilet areas are provided at the outdoor kennels. The museum is quieter in the early morning and late afternoon, and tank drives outside can be noisy.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Playground / play area

There is an outdoor picnic and play area near the café, and children aged 4 to 16 pay a reduced price. School and group visits can be booked.

Getting there & parking

The site is on the north Norfolk coast just off the A149; look for the brown tourist signs for Muckleburgh Collection.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The café is reached after entry and serves hot and cold meals. A picnic and play area is near the café. Dogs are not allowed inside except assistance dogs; sheltered kennels with beds and water are provided, and a padlock is available at the shop for a £5 returnable deposit.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

A meeting room can be booked for private meetings, small events and school or group visits. The site can also be used for filming.

Plan your visit