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Thursford Collection

One mile off the A148 | Thursford, Fakenham, England
44 (0)1328 878 477
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Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Fakenham
Type: Speciality Museums
Owner description: Visit the amazing sights and sounds of the beautiful Thursford Collection, the world's largest collection of steam engines and organs throughout the... more » Owner description: Visit the amazing sights and sounds of the beautiful Thursford Collection, the world's largest collection of steam engines and organs throughout the year, ride on the Carousel rides, and listen to Robert Wolfe on the mighty Wurlitzer. The Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the biggest and most exciting Christmas show of all time in Britain. Also become part of the ultimate Santa’s Magical Journey into Christmas, where children can cherish the wonder of visiting Father Christmas in his very special house. « less
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Derby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Having been to the Christmas Show, we were keen to see the traction engines etc in daylihght and at a non-festive time of year. We were not disappointed, although the entrance seems to be very dull and unexciting when compared with the lights and cheerfulness of the Christmas welcome. Once inside, we were delighted with the display in the main... More

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norwich
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The museum itself is worth a visit, though rather pricey, however our food was awful and on complaining the the General Manager before leaving the site, was met with rudeness beyond belief. Advice - take a picnic Poor rating is due to UNHELPFUL AND RUDE GENERAL MANAGER Unhappy Visitor

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Peterborough, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We try and go to this spectacular every year because the standard of singing and dancing is so high.All the show people are so highly trained and excellent. There is a wide variety of acts such as comedians, jugglers etc. it is set in a large barn so beautifully decorated. There are shops selling high quality goods and restaurants with... More

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england
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I paid fourtynine pounds for myself and family to have just a couple of rides and meet the most misarable staff i have ever come across. The best thing about the visit was the time spent in the play area which we could have had for free in the park on the sea front at Sherringham.

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Southampton. England .U.K.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

You need to check the opening time glad we did on the web site as it opened from 12.00 noon till 4.30 pm . We arrived to find not many people around car park good plenty of space. Not sure what it might be like if they were busy. Main gate was not manned so you could when we went... More

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Norfolk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

If you don't already know about the Thursford Christmas spectacular I hesitate to post this review as it will result in even more competition for seats at all future shows. Thursford's Christmas spectacular is a delight for the eyes and the ears. The quality of performance and production at least equals, and most probably far excels, any performance put on... More

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King's Lynn, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Very enjoyable Christmas Show.. good entertainment and a great night out. Need to book a long way in advanced as people book up a year in advance

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Sheffield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

I went here 2 year ago with my mom on a overnight stay which included the show which was brilliant a the most colurfull show i have ever seen it was everything anyone would wish to see great for children and adults a great family show to go and see it really is something not to be missed ,after breakfast... More

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

it has a wonderful collection of steam engines as well as fairground organs. You can have a ride on fairground attractions as well as have a listen to the mighty wurlitzertere ate old shops as wel as some where to eat

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

I go every few years and it really is something everyone should experience. The show is spectacular, there's lots to see in the shops, there's a great walkthrough Christmas experience suitable for younger children (under 8 years not allowed in to the show), and the lighting is amazing!

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