The Long Shop Museum

The Long Shop Museum, Main Street, Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4ES

Join us at the museum for tours, tea, and steam! See the Grade II listed Long Shop, the world's first building for assembly line production, and…

Join us at the museum for tours, tea, and steam!
See the Grade II listed Long Shop, the world's first building for assembly line production, and enjoy guided tours throughout the day to discover more about this extraordinary site of engineering. Plus see our current exhibition about the enterprising Garrett family and the life of Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Britain's first female doctor and mayor.

Don't miss our engines in steam especially today, and delicious refreshments in our pop up tea room. Suitable for all ages. Tours running through the day, just turn up.

Opening Times

• Sunday 10 September: 1000-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Access Information

The museum is accessible for wheelchairs except the upper floor of the Long Shop due to our original staircase. Folders of the upstairs galleries are available.

Additional information

Max 20 people per tour/session. Tours, engines in steam, and cake! Suffolk Museums Family Friendly Award Winner 2016

Directions

Based in the heart of rural Suffolk. The town of LEISTON lies 10min from Aldeburgh, off the A12. Parking on site.

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