Burwell Museum & Windmill
A museum (reg.charity No.290431), run by un-paid volunteers and 2 part-time paid staff, depicting village life on the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens from the Saxons to the 60's. The displays are housed in various attractive buildings including an 18th Century timber framed barn.
Stevens' Mill, a Grade II* Listed windmill next to the museum site, is part of the museum and is fully restored thanks to a Heritage Lottery Fund grant and several other donations. Visitors can tour inside with one of our Mill Guides for a small additional charge.
Further details about the museum can be found on our website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk (click the link above right)
Venue Type:
Museum, Archive, Heritage site
Additional info
Wheelchair access to ground floor public areas. Stair-lifts available for access to all upstairs public areas, except the windmill.
Coaches are welcome, but by prior arrangement only, please.
Shop/Tea Room sells souvenirs, books, CD-ROMs and light refreshments (hot & cold drinks, confectionery, snack food, cake) Range of food is expanded on Event days.
Refreshments/cold food (e.g. Ploughmans Lunch) can be provided for pre-booked groups.
Further information on our website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk (click the link above right).
Rollin' Classic Cars at Burwell Museum
- 24 June 2018 11am-5pm
Roll back the years and join us for a friendly classic car show including a brilliant display of vintage tractors. See fabulous vintage cars including a 1907 Holsman and Austin 7, enjoy an afternoon tea or BBQ and dance the afternoon away to classic Rock ‘n’ Roll tunes.
To bring your classic car (or any old vehicle of any type, preferably pre 1980) please book a free place on museum@burwellmuseum.org.uk or tel 01638 605544.
Museum admission applies.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
Where
Burwell Museum
Admission
Standard admission
Website
http://www.burwellmuseum.org.uk
Getting there
Burwell is on the B1102 road about 12 miles north east of Cambridge, 12 miles south of Ely and 4 miles north west of Newmarket.
Museum car parking (free) is signed in the village High Street (at the Gardiner Memorial Hall). Museum is a short walk from rear left of car park. Disabled drivers may park in Mill Close near the museum entrance.
Further details available on our website www.burwellmuseum.org.uk
Burwell Museum & Windmill
Mill Close
Burwell
Cambridgeshire
CB25 0HL
England
Website
Burwell Museum website. Includes: Opening hours, admission charges, Special Events details.
Burwell Museum "Twitter" pages. "Follow" us to receive updates and reminders about forthcoming events plus any Museum news.
Burwell Museum "Facebook" page
www.facebook.com/burwellmuseum
General Enquiries regarding the whole museum.
Enquiries regarding the windmill only.
Other contact details can be found on our website.
Telephone
(Answering machine when office is unstaffed or busy - please leave a message, clearly, with contact details if you wish)
01638 605 544
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