Prickwillow Museum
THE MUSEUM OF FENLAND DRAINAGE
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    • Mirrlees 5 cylinder blast injection
    • Allen T47 2-stroke
    • Allen 3S60 4-stroke
    • Allen 3 cylinder 76.6 bhp
    • Ruston & Hornsby single-cylinder horizontal engine 36 HP
    • Vickers Petter 2-stroke
    • Ruston Hornsby 9HRC
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    • The 2-stroke cycle
    • The 4-stroke cycle
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    • Pressure charging
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The landscape of the Fens is unique, intriguing and curiously beautiful. And maintained by an incredible network of drainage systems and pumping stations, without which this fascinating landscape would disappear under the waves.  

Prickwillow Museum, a registered educational charity, tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, the history of the local area, and those doughty individuals who ran the drainage pumps in remote locations. The museum showcases some of the region's finest examples of restored diesel engines.

Within easy reach of Ely, with a spacious café, plus attractive walks nearby, a visit to Prickwillow Museum promises a great day out in rural Cambridgeshire.

Whether you are interested in engineering, history, or looking for a family day out with a difference, Prickwillow Museum will not disappoint!


Opening times 2016

March 26th - October 2nd  

Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 

12.00 to 16.00 unless otherwise stated


Tuesdays are usually work-days for our volunteer engineers so why not visit then to watch and talk to them!

Group visits are welcome at any time, by arrangement with the Museum.
Telephone 07801 050267 or contact us.

Events 2016​​​​​
  • ​Christmas Special: 4th December, 2016

'Victorian' photographs from the Ploughing Festival 2016 can be downloaded here.

More details here on all these events.
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Prickwillow Museum Ploughing Festival 2015. Image by John Marrow, WWT Welney film/photography volunteer

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This website was created in association with the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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Prickwillow Museum receives support from the following organisations:
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Prickwillow Engine Trust is an unincorporated association and a registered charity in England (charity number 285139).
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