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Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum

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Jul 08, 2025 - Jul 09, 2025
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History Meets Craftsmanship at Bursledon Brickworks

Travel back in time to the era of steam-driven brick production at Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum, the last of its kind in the country.

Founded to preserve the heritage of brick making, this museum illustrates the evolution from small scale to massive production of bricks—up to 20 million annually. Visitors can explore restored machinery, including a historic kiln, and learn about the patented drying methods used in the process.

Unforgettable Highlights

  • 🚂 Working Steam Machinery
  • 🔥 Historic Kiln Visits
  • 📚 Educational Tours

This museum is accessible with a mix of free entry and guided tours catering to tourists, families, and history enthusiasts alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum

Heritage Award

Bursledon Brickworks won the Institute of Mechanical Engineering Heritage Award in 2011.

Unique Production

This site uniquely showcases the transition to industrial brick making with production capabilities up to 20 million bricks annually.

Restored Machinery

Visitors can see fully restored machinery in operation on special Open Days.

Location

Swanwick Lane Swanwick

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