Prickwillow Museum
THE MUSEUM OF FENLAND DRAINAGE
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Open on Easter Sunday 5th April until Sunday 27th September 2026 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12.00 to 16.00.  Admission Adults £5, Concessions £4, Accompanied children under 16 Free.

You can support the Museum at our GoFundMe page HERE.  A big thank you to all those who have donated to date, it really helps.

Events 2026

Open on Easter Sunday 5th April until Sunday 27th September on Saturday, Sunday and Monday 12.00 to 16.00.  Admission Adults £5, Concessions £4, Accompanied children under 16 Free.

The engines will be running the second Sunday in the month in 2026 from April to October. Open 12.00 to 16.00. Hot and cold food. On these days, from April to September, free entry for a driver arriving in pre-1990 vehicle.

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Family Science Day, June 28th 2026 12.00 to 16.00

Science related activities and experiments suitable for children 5-11. Play activities for younger children. All children must be supervised by a parent or carer at all times.

Some engines running.

Hot and cold food.

​FREE admission for all.


Evening talks

April 17th 2026. Doors open from 6pm.

Talk by Alan Denney – The Dirty History of Cambridge.

Find out how the Victorians improved public health by providing healthy piped water and proper sanitation. 

​Doors open from 6pm for snacks and drinks. Booking required – please contact us. Non members £5, members FREE.
May 15th 2026, doors open from 6pm.

Talk by Peter Wright of the B17 Steam Locomotive Trust.

Hear about the fascinating history of some of the famous B17 Locomotives, first designed in 1923, and how the Trust are building a new example of the LNER B17 Spirit of Sandringham passenger locomotive.
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Doors open at 6pm for drinks and snacks. Non members £5, members FREE. Booking required – please contact us.

Music at the Pump

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Acoustic Music at the Pump, throughout the year except July and August.

Third Monday in the month 19.30 to 22.00. 
Come along with your guitar, other instrument or just your voice if you would like to join in this informal gathering  (no amplifiers). Or you are welcome to just watch, listen and enjoy.

Free admission (but donations appreciated) and a raffle. Tea, coffee, soft drinks and snacks available.

Parking FREE. Hot and cold food available. See our Plan a Visit page for more information on all facilities.

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