The Museum will be open from Easter Sunday, March 31st 2024 on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until Sunday September 29th 2024, from 12.00 to 16.00.
The engines will be running on the last Sunday in the month from March 31st to October 27th 2024, excluding August.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The engines will be running on the last Sunday in the month from March 31st to October 27th 2024, excluding August.
We look forward to welcoming you!
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 2024
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Easter Sunday with the Easter Bunny, Sunday March 31st
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Follow the trail around the museum to find the Easter Bunny and his helper and receive an Easter egg, make an Easter card, and other family activities. All for £3 per child.
See our magnificent engines running. Hot and cold lunches available. Adult admission £5, concessions £4, children under 16 not visiting the Easter Bunny FREE. |
Tractor Run, Sunday April 21st 2024
Our popular annual event begins and ends at Coveney with a lunch stop at our museum.
Starting from Coveney, going via Witchford and Ely to the museum. The tractors will be at the museum for lunch approx. 12.00 to 14.00.
They will return to Coveney via Littleport.
Museum open for visitors 11.00 to 16.00 with normal admission charges: £5 adult, concessions £4.
Hot and cold food available.
To enter and for further details contact Kay on 07779063716 or 01353 778442.
Starting from Coveney, going via Witchford and Ely to the museum. The tractors will be at the museum for lunch approx. 12.00 to 14.00.
They will return to Coveney via Littleport.
Museum open for visitors 11.00 to 16.00 with normal admission charges: £5 adult, concessions £4.
Hot and cold food available.
To enter and for further details contact Kay on 07779063716 or 01353 778442.
NEW FOR 2024! Family Science Day, Sunday June 2nd 2024, 12.00 - 16.00.
Science activities suitable for children 5-11 years. Parent/carer supervision necessary.
General play activities available for younger children. Parent/carer supervision necessary.
Museum also open to general visitors.
Sandwiches and cakes available, and children's lunches.
Admission FREE (but donations appreciated).
General play activities available for younger children. Parent/carer supervision necessary.
Museum also open to general visitors.
Sandwiches and cakes available, and children's lunches.
Admission FREE (but donations appreciated).
SPECIAL EVENT on September 14th and 15th 2024, 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS for our Mirrlees engine!
Saturday 14th September: the evening starts with a BBQ available from 5pm to 6.30pm followed by a fascinating talk and slide show by Chris Jakes entitled: ‘From Scoop Wheel to Museum, 1830 to 1982’.
Admission £5, members £3. Food, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea/coffee etc. purchased separately from the cafe.
Places are limited so please book via [email protected] or 01353720737.
Sunday September 15th – open 11am to 4pm.
Admission £7 adult, £6 concession, children 6-16 £1, family £15.
The official starting of the Mirrlees will be after an ‘introduction’ to the engine at 2pm, followed by cutting the birthday cake.
Marvel at the historical documents, photos and general information about Prickwillow and the engine house through the years, enjoy the fen tales by HistoryNeedsYou, see the magnificent celebrity Mirrlees engine working along with our other engines, ‘meet’ Dr Diesel and talk to him about his inventions.
Lots more including model engines, model planes with associations with the local area, children’s activities, birthday cake.
Hot and cold food, usual snacks and drinks, this weekend only beer and wine available, and not forgetting the raffle.
Admission £5, members £3. Food, wine, beer, soft drinks, tea/coffee etc. purchased separately from the cafe.
Places are limited so please book via [email protected] or 01353720737.
Sunday September 15th – open 11am to 4pm.
Admission £7 adult, £6 concession, children 6-16 £1, family £15.
The official starting of the Mirrlees will be after an ‘introduction’ to the engine at 2pm, followed by cutting the birthday cake.
Marvel at the historical documents, photos and general information about Prickwillow and the engine house through the years, enjoy the fen tales by HistoryNeedsYou, see the magnificent celebrity Mirrlees engine working along with our other engines, ‘meet’ Dr Diesel and talk to him about his inventions.
Lots more including model engines, model planes with associations with the local area, children’s activities, birthday cake.
Hot and cold food, usual snacks and drinks, this weekend only beer and wine available, and not forgetting the raffle.
Christmas Special with Father Christmas, December 8th 2024, 11.00 - 16.00.
A festive day out with the chance to do some Christmas shopping!
Father Christmas will be visiting us to meet the children, hear their wish lists, give them an early present and they will also be able to make some exciting Christmas decorations - all for the cost of £5 per child.
Admission: adults £5, concessions £4.
Any children under 16 that do not want to visit Father Christmas and enjoy the crafts can still come into the Museum with an adult for free.
Father Christmas will be visiting us to meet the children, hear their wish lists, give them an early present and they will also be able to make some exciting Christmas decorations - all for the cost of £5 per child.
Admission: adults £5, concessions £4.
Any children under 16 that do not want to visit Father Christmas and enjoy the crafts can still come into the Museum with an adult for free.
Admission to event days (unless otherwise stated):
Adults £7; concessions £6; children 6 -16 years £1 (under 6 years FREE), Family Ticket £15.
Payment at the Museum is by cash or cheque, and we accept credit or debit card payments, except American Express.
Our fabulous collection of restored diesel engines will be running at all events listed (except talks).
Parking FREE. Hot and cold food available. See our Plan a Visit page for more information on all facilities.
Adults £7; concessions £6; children 6 -16 years £1 (under 6 years FREE), Family Ticket £15.
Payment at the Museum is by cash or cheque, and we accept credit or debit card payments, except American Express.
Our fabulous collection of restored diesel engines will be running at all events listed (except talks).
Parking FREE. Hot and cold food available. See our Plan a Visit page for more information on all facilities.
