Strumpshaw Steam Museum

Strumpshaw Steam Museum near Norwich is a proper day out with steam engines, beam engines, a narrow gauge railway and fairground exhibits and dogs on leads are welcome inside the museum. It's rare to find a heritage attraction where your dog can join you among the exhibits, making this a genuinely useful destination when the forecast is uncertain or you're looking for something beyond the usual field walk.

The museum opens Sundays and Bank Holidays only, 10:30 to 15:30, with last admission at 14:15, so check the calendar before you set off. Free on-site parking takes one logistical worry off the list.

Dogs must stay on the lead throughout, which is standard for indoor collections and makes sense around machinery and narrow spaces. The combination of industrial history, manageable opening hours and a clear dogs-on-leads policy means you can plan a relaxed visit without leaving anyone in the car.