National Gas Museum

195 Aylestone Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
PO Box 28
LE2 7QJH

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The museum holds the largest collection of gas and gas related artefacts in the world. Following the demerger of British Gas in 1997, Centrica Plc and Transco set up the National Gas Museum Trust to take over the running of the museum. The objectives of the Trust are to ensure the preservation of the artefacts for future generations and to provide a way of collecting and displaying present and future artefacts.

Situated in the Victorian gatehouse of the original Aylestone Road Gas Works, Leicester, the museum has something of interest for everyone. On the ground floor is the gas production area where visitors can marvel at the giant tools and equipment used to make gas and learn how gas was made from coal. Upstairs discover about natural gas and see our gas appliances display.

Displays include:

  • Old appliances - gas radio, hair-dryer, photographic equipment and much more
  • A complete all gas 1920s kitchen
  • Lighting, Heating, Cooking and Washing/Ironing from Victorian to modern times
  • Victorian Boardroom
  • World War Two display

    Additional Information:

  • Teachers pack available
  • Quiz sheets for children
  • Access for the disabled to ground floor
  • Free car parking
  • Guided tours arranged free of charge



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    Opening Times
    (2009 times)
    Open all the year round (except Bank Holidays)Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12.00pm - 4.30pm.

    Open for group visits at other times by prior arrangement.

    Admission Charges
    (2009 prices)
    Free.

    Directions
    Leicester City Bus No 37 passes the Museum.Sat Nav Code le2 7qj
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    National Gas Museum Postcode for SatNav: LE2 7QJH

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