The Steam Engine that turned into a Cathedral
Main Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4ES
The Long Shop Museum tells the stories of the agricultural and industrial revolutions, of Victorian engineering excellence, and of the people that made it all possible. The Long Shop itself is Suffolk's 'Cathedral of Engineering', a Grade II* listed building that is internationally significant both historically and architecturally.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 13 September:
- 10:00 - 17:00 (last entry - 16:00)
Location & directions
Main Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4ES
- Contact on day:
- Fraser Hale
- Telephone number:
- +447393384168
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The upper floor of the Long Shop is only accessible via a steep staircase. The rest of the museum is wheelchair -friendly.
Additional information
There are regular buses running to Leiston from Saxmundham, and regular trains running to Saxmundham from Ipswich/Lowestoft.
