Prickwillow Museum
THE MUSEUM OF FENLAND DRAINAGE
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    • Where to find us
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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
  • Engineering
    • Internal combustion
    • The 2-stroke cycle
    • The 4-stroke cycle
    • Blast injection
    • Pressure charging
  • Wind, Steam and Diesel
  • Schools
    • Wind, Steam and Dr Diesel
    • Rivers
    • Peter the Prickwillow Drainage Engine
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Plan a visit

Opening times
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​The Museum will be open from Easter Saturday, April 8th 2023 on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays until September 25th 2023, from 12.00 to 16.00.

​Special event details can be found HERE.

Access
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There is wheelchair access to the majority of the Museum, with the rising walkway giving viewing points to the engine exhibits.

If you think you will have problems negotiating the hardcore carpark, please phone to arrange access through the emergency exit door at the front of the Museum, where there is also a parking space.
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Prebook by clicking HERE, or email prickwillowmuseumadm1@outlook.com or telephone 07793117480. Alternatively, call 01353 688360 when the Museum is open or if you need assistance on arrival.
Admission charges

​Adults £5
Concessions £4 
Children (up to 16 years) FREE


We now accept payments by debit and credit cards as well as cash and cheques.
             
Please note, Event Days may have different admission charges.


Group visits

Group visits are welcome at any time, by arrangement, subject to volunteers being available.

A tour with introductory talk and engine run, including tea or coffee and biscuits, £7 pp (min. charge £140).

Other packages including conferences, meetings (organised and private) with lunches/buffets available – prices on request for individual requirements.
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Contact us by clicking HERE.


Where to find us: click here for map and directions
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Facilities
These include a café, providing hot and cold drinks, light snacks and ice creams, accessible toilets and baby changing facilities, and a shop which stocks a range of gift items, including books and DVDs.
The Museum has wifi, and iPads that may be borrowed in order to access further information about the Museum and its collection.

Dogs
Assistance dogs are allowed access to the Museum. All other dogs are welcome to access the outdoor area of the Museum through the foyer, where they may enjoy a bowl of water. We cannot allow them into the Museum, for their own safety. 

Hall hire
The large main hall of the Museum, and areas in the extension, are available to hire (when the Museum is closed to the public) and refreshments (including buffet meals) can be provided, if required.

Please call 01353 720737 or contact us for more information and to book.
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