Burwell Museum and Windmill — Attraction in East Cambridgeshire

Absolutely marvellous place. Bigger than it looks with lots of interesting things everywhere. This isn't a museum just full of historical things , instead it captures a way of life. You can see how your gran did the washing and how your grandad did his bit for the war effort, how a bus looked for your parents and the bikes they rode and how a telephone exchange works. How did people mow the lawn in 1930 and how the Romans made pots. It's all there how people lived and their stories. If you're lucky you can even see a rather talented blacksmith working the forge. Not forgetting ofcourse a fantastic windmill... You can't really miss it. By the way you must go to the tea room and dry the cheese scones...heaven on a plate. Can you tell I...

I went to the museum for a classic bike and car show. Not a huge affair, but friendly and more engaging for it. The museum has many buildings and themes, with spaces that are great for adults and kids alike. The restored windmill is delightful, with free guided tour and a sticker for reaching the top for my grandson. (I did too). A particularly thoughtful inclusion is a couple of stair lifts, to enable the less mobile the opportunity to view the first floor parts of the museum. Even without the vehicles on display, there is plenty to see and do for both adults and children. An afternoon thoroughly enjoyed by myself and my...

A proper hidden gem and well worth a visit!

We stopped off here as we were passing by and ended up staying for hours. There's so much more to see and do here than the windmill and our kids loved how interactive everything is. The working telephone exchange is incredible and it's a credit to the hard work put in that you're able and encouraged to give it a try. It's clear that everyone involved is very passionate about the museum and hats off to the local community that they manage to keep everything so well kept with entrance prices being as low...