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 2025

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​Christmas Special with Father Christmas Sunday December 7th 2025, 11.00 to 16.00

Engines running!

Usual admission charges but £5 for children to visit Father Christmas, receive a present and take part in the crafts and activities. (£4 for children if too young to enjoy the crafts).

Browse the stalls for unusual presents.

​Craft/Gift Stalls available – please contact us early to book.

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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Easter Sunday with the Easter Bunny and crafts at £3 per child.

Normal admission will apply.
Some of the engines running.
Hot and Cold food.

​Open 12.00 to 16.00.


Evening talks

April 17th 2026

Talk by Alan Denney at 7pm – The Dirty History of Cambridge.
How the Victorians improved public health by providing healthy piped water and proper sanitation.  Hot food and drinks will be available from 5.30pm. Booking required – please contact us.


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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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