Wymondham Heritage Museum is housed in The Bridewell, a former police station, prison, and court. The museum, which is operated by the Wymondham Heritage Society, covers the rich history of Wymondham as a centre of the brush-making industry.
What to See
There are exhibitions of daily life over the centuries, and a special display on Wymondham's most famous native, Robert Kett, who launched an unsuccessful rebellion in 1549 and was eventually hung from the tower of Wymondham Abbey.
Learn how the Bridewell prison became a model copied by gaols across Britain and the U.S., and learn about the devastating Wymondham fire of 1615 which destroyed over half of the town.
There are further exhibits on the history of the Norfolk Home Guard and Wymondham's Girl Guides.
About Wymondham Heritage Museum
Address: 10 The Bridewell, Norwich Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, England, NR18 0NS
Attraction Type: Museum
Location: Just off the B1172.
Website: Wymondham Heritage Museum
Location map
OS: TG113015
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
NEARBY HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest
Wymondham Abbey - 0.4 miles (Abbey) 
Coston, St Michael's Church - 4.3 miles (Historic Church)
Forncett St Peter Church - 6.3 miles (Historic Church)
New Buckenham Castle - 7.2 miles (Castle) 
Venta Icenorum - 7.3 miles (Roman Site)
Norwich Catholic Cathedral - 8.1 miles (Cathedral)
Norwich, St Giles Church - 8.2 miles (Historic Church)
The Assembly House - 8.2 miles (Historic Building)
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