The Muckleburgh Collection has been so named after Muckleburgh Hill at the foot of which the military camp is situated.

The site was an Anti-Aircraft Artillery range and along with a complementary camp at Stiffkey, represented the main live firing training ranges for ACK-ACK Command in World War II.

In 1986, work began to demolish nearly 200 old buildings on the site which were beyond repair. 45,000 tons of rubble was cleared away to make way for the Collection which was started in 1988 by Berry and Michael Savory

The heart of the present Museum is the NAAFI building which underwent several years of restoration and enlargement. At the time of opening, the principal display consisted of 30 vehicles and a small room describing the camp history.

Since then, the Collection has grown to over 120 vehicles, tanks and guns with a back-up of 3,000 other exhibits. Across the meadow, in front of the main building, is the compound area. This remains virtually as it was in 1948 and is now used for the workshops and the storage of equipment awaiting restoration. One of these buildings also houses a large collection of operational radios from the early days of World War II.

The vehicles on display have come from far and wide; Russia, Norway, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Holland, Eire, Syria, Kuwait, Israel, the Falkland Islands and Iraq.

Many of the Collection's vehicles have undergone complete restoration in the workshops as conservation is a very important factor in the work of the Museum.

Other fine exhibits include the historic memorabilia from The Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry and a unique collection of naval and civilian ship models. Visitors have the opportunity of paying to drive a tank and enjoy an exciting coastal ride in a USA personnel carrier. A children’s play area and the picnic site give all members of the family an exciting day out.

There is an unlicensed full service restaurant available during opening hours.

All diets are catered for with light healthy salads and vegetarian menus. Afternoon teas and ice creams for those who just require a snack.

The shop stocks a wide range of gifts with a military theme from clothing to model kits and from books and postcards to toys for girls and boys of all ages.

There are baby changing provisions and a disabled toilet.

The Muckleburgh Collection at Weybourne is on the A149 three miles west of Sheringham. There is a regular bus service along this coast road from Kings Lynn to Cromer

The Collection is sited on the beautiful North Norfolk coast with fine views. Most of the exhibits are under cover and offer many hours of interesting and educational pleasure. There is something for every age.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Muckleburgh Collection, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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