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Cambridge and County Folk Museum
Housed in the former White House Inn, this is a warm-hearted, interactive museum displaying the everyday life of Cambridgeshire people. In addition to discovering more about our local heroes and legends, there is plenty to keep the family entertained. Come and find our mummified rat; marvel at the mole's paws; and be watchful of the witches...
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Museum of Cambridge
In the year of our 80th Anniversary, the Museum of Cambridge, together with partners and supporters, brings you the second Cambridge History Festival; a celebration including talks, walks and events. Admission: Adult £4 Concession £2 Children under 12 admitted free! Opening Times: Tuesday to Saturday: 10.30am to 5pm...
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University Museum of Zoology - Cambridge
With its spectacular whale skeleton hanging over the entrance, the museum of Zoology is home to a huge variety of recent and fossil animals. With intricately beautiful shells, a comprehensive collection of British birds, and many large skeletons of mammals, the display trace the evolution of animal life. Admission free Opening hours Monday...
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The Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences - Cambridge
A journey through the worlds history of: Ancient Life In this gallery we explore the distant origins of life on Earth, from the very first traces in muddy pools to the rapid development of marine life and the first land animals. Life in the Jurassic Seas In this part of the gallery we invite you to explore the ancient marine world, and...
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Whipple Museum of the History of Science - Cambridge
The Whipple Museum holds an internationally important collection of scientific instruments and models, dating from the Middle Ages to the present. Opening hours The Museum is open from 12:30-4:30pm from Monday-Friday . Admission is free and open to all.
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Our bicentenary is supported by our Business Partners: TTP Group plc, ACE Cultural Tours, Hewitsons LLP, Marshall of Cambridge, Rheebridge Ltd and Sotheby’s. Admission: Admission to the Museum's collections and to exhibitions is free. Visitors' donations help keep the galleries open and are much appreciated. Opening Times:...
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Centre for Computing History
The Centre for Computing History is an educational charity. Much more than a museum, it hosts hands-on exhibitions, learning workshops and a wide range of events. Most importantly, it makes the history of computing relevant and fun for all ages! Admission: The entry fee is £8 for adults and £6 for children between 5 and 16....
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Cambridge Museum of Technology
Based in the original sewage pumping for Cambridge, the Museum of Technology exists to preserve and exhibit material that is relevant to the Cambridge area, either by its use or its invention. Our collections include: The pumping station's original equipment and other engines. A number of products manufactured by W.G. Pye of Cambridge....
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The Farmland Museum
At the Farmland Museum... Discover farming through the ages and learn about the rural history of Cambridgeshire with objects displays and interactives for all ages. Visit a village shop and see a magnificent 17th Century stone barn and the workshops, which include a basket maker and a blacksmith....
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Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey - Cambridge
A museum of Cambridgeshire farming and village life and an English Heritage 12th century Abbey in a beautiful rural setting. Visit our complete 1940s Farmworker's Cottage and Village Shop, the 17th century Grade II listed Threshing Barn and displays about crafts and occupations. Please see our website for details of prices, opening times and...
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Cromwell Museum
Oliver Cromwell is one of the most significant and controversial individuals in history. He was head of state of the first and only British republic, and remains to this day the only commoner ever to have been offered the Crown. He was born in Huntingdon in 1599, lived in the town for over half his life, and became its MP in 1628. The Cromwell...
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Ely Museum
Ely Museum, a bright and friendly local history museum, located in the Bishop's Gaol in the centre of the historical city of Ely. The Museum is the history centre for the Isle of Ely & the Fens and it takes you on a journey through time from prehistory to the twentieth century. Displays include original prison cells, fossils that can be...
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Burwell Museum
An amazing family day out – climb the windmill, follow the trails, enjoy the rare vintage vehicles, old schoolroom and village shop, and find out how people lived in Burwell on the edge of the Fens Admission: Adult £4 Child (5 to 16) £2 Under 5s free Opening Times: Open from Easter to the end of October. 11am...
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St Neots Museum
Welcome to St Neots Museum website. We are a lively local museum telling the story of our busy market town on the River Ouse, from prehistoric times to the present day. Our displays tell our story with a fascinating selection of photographs, objects and hands-on activities. Admission: Adult £2 Children and concessions £1 Local...
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Imperial War Museum Duxford
'Imperial War Museum Duxford has to be the best museum ever.' Dan Snow, Heritage Magazine Opening times: Open daily except 24, 25 and 26 December. Summer 2011 (19 March 2011 to 29 October 2011) 10.00am - 6.00pm (Last admission 5.00pm) Winter 2011/2012 (30 October 2011 to 16 March 2012) 10.00am - 4.00pm...
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The National Horseracing Museum
The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey who committed suicide, which features the pistol...
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Royston Cave
Royston Cave is unique in Europe. Believed to date from the 14th Century, it is a man-made cavern in the shape of a beehive, with a small aperture at the top for ventilation. It's most remarkable feature is an extensive range of wall carvings representing the Crucifixion, the Holy Family and several saints, among them St Katherine, St...
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Royston Museum
Opening Times: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 - 5 (last entry 4:45) Facilities: The museum shop has a wide range of gifts and souvenirs as well as books and publications of local interest. Royston has a number of great cafes and restaurants for you to enjoy. Public toilets are located just along the road from the museum. ...
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West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village
What was it like in early Anglo-Saxon times? Perhaps we will never really know. At West Stow you can walk in the footsteps of our ancestors, explore their homes, see the evidence for yourself - then make up your own mind.
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Shuttleworth Collection
The Shuttleworth Collection home of the 'Edwardian Flying Machines'! The Shuttleworth Collection - a unique flying collection showcasing the first one hundred years of flight. The Collection is famous for its regular flying displays. During the season, all of the airworthy aircraft are flown in displays, alongside visiting aircraft from other...
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Railworld - Peterborough
"In the heart of Peterborough, Railworld is a fun and informative visitor attraction for the whole family." Our theme of sustainable transport spells out the need to cut global emissions of CO2 and how this is being achieved today. See how much progress has been made in the field of transport since the age of steam. Learn how...
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Railworld
To advance the education of the public in all aspects of Sustainable Transport; To advance the education of the public in all aspects of railway travel as a widely acknowledged form of sustainable transport; To create an eco-transport centre to be opened to the public for the aforesaid...
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Stondon Transport Museum
Take trip down Memory Lane, seeing bygone vehicles from the beginning of the century up to modern day classics, most of which originate from the largest private collection in the country plus more recent aquisitions making a total of over 350 exhibits. If you would like to find out just what classic vehicles of yesteryear we have in our...
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Bedford Museum
With its emphasis clearly focused on the local community the Social History collections reflect both the home and working environments of the people of north Bedfordshire. The collections of some 20,000 items cover the wide range of domestic, corporate, military and agricultural life as well as local crafts and industries. The lives of earlier...
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Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is set in an attractive location beside Castle Gardens and the River Ouse. The Victorian Mansion is a recreation of an 1880s home including the world-famous Gothic room containing works by William Burges There are changing exhibitions of watercolours, prints, drawings from the Gallery's collection which includes...
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John Bunyan Museum
The Bunyan Museum tells the story of this renowned author, pastor and preacher. Visitors to the museum are able to take a walk through Bunyan’s life and times. On entering the museum, visitors are greeted with a three-dimensional model of Bunyan towards the end of his life. Visitors are invited by Bunyan to...
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Glenn Miller Museum
View the superb museum dedicated to Glenn Miller, an RAF room dedicated to the RAF personnel stationed at twinwoods and the gallery of wartime aviation art. During World War Two Glenn Miller was based at Milton Ernest Hall which is a couple of miles from The Twinwood Arena and airfield. It was at this Hall that Glenn gave performances with his...
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Thorney Heritage Museum
Easter Sunday to the last Sunday in September. Sunday afternoons from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Except August Bank Holiday weekend, when we open Sunday morning 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please call 01733 270908 for details. Arrangements can be made to open the Museum at other times at a small charge. Admission: Free! Opening Times: ...
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Moyse's Hall Museum
The museum has themed displays offering opportunities for study and exploration based on: Local history - Suffolk Regiment, Red Barn Murder Social history - Crime and punishment, coinage, death, witchcraft A permanent exhibition is 'Faces of Time', which shows a variety of clocks and paintings. Moyse's Hall offers a variety ...
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Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, the abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensive and include the complete 14th century Great Gate and Norman Tower, as well as the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church. The relics of the martyred Anglo-Saxon king...
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Grime's Graves - Prehistoric Flint Mine
Grime’s Graves is the only Neolithic flint mine open to visitors in Britain. This grassy lunar landscape of 400 pits was first named Grim’s Graves by the Anglo-Saxons. It was not until one of them was excavated in 1870 that they were identified as flint mines dug over 5,000 years ago. A small exhibition area illustrates the...
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The House on the Hill Toy Museum
The owners and curators of the Toy Museum are father and son team, Alan and Jeremy Goldsmith.Alan’s history, as a rock ‘n’ roll promoter from the 1960’s to the present day, lends a unique understanding and experience of this particular field, as well as specialising in early tinplate toys.Jeremy, who was born in the...
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Prebendal Manor House - Peterborough
On our site you can discover the history of the manor and find out about prebends; you can learn about our recreated medieval gardens and see some photographs of both the manor and the gardens. You can also read the archeological research report.
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Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway Museum is home to a collection of exhibits and industrial artifacts, which include, steam and diesel locomotives , a lifesize diorama of a quarry , along with many other interesting displays. Admission: Free Entry Membership: Adult £10 Child or senior £8 Family £20...
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Bromham Mill
A restored water mill dating from the 17th century, set in 7 acres of water meadows. Within the mill buildings are a craft exhibit, art gallery, and a fascinating museum of waterways and milling. Visitors can indulge in activities including milling and baking bread, mask making, and a Teddy Bears Picnic. There was a mill on this site on the River...
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Wellingborough Museum
The charity is called the Winifred Wharton Trust. It holds the lease on the building called Dulley's Baths (because it was built as a swimming pool in 1892). Admission: Free to visit. Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm Closed Sundays. Open Bank Holiday Mondays.
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The Henry Moore Foundation
At Perry Green you will find Henry Moore’s former house and studios, as well as outdoor sculpture displays and galleries. Opening times Sculpture grounds and house Tuesday to Friday 10am - 5pm (studios and gallery from 1pm) All open Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday Mondays 10am - 5pm Pre-booking is needed...
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De Grey Mausoleum, Flitton
Among the largest sepulchral chapels attached to any English church, this cruciform mausoleum houses a remarkable sequence of 17 sculpted and effigied monuments, spanning nearly two and a half centuries (1614-1859), to the De Grey family of Wrest Park. Read more about the history of the mausoleum. Before You Go Opening Times: The mausoleum is...
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Trues Yard Museum
True's Yard is all that remains of King's Lynn's old fishing community, the North End, which existed for hundreds of years, and which was finally demolished in the clearances of the 1930’s and the 1960’s. Once hundreds of families lived within a stone's throw of their chapel of St Nicholas, which still dominates the area, and...
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Wardown Park Museum
Discover displays, objects and old photographs about the history of Luton and its people as well as activities, events and exhibitions for all ages and interest. Free entry* A good display of Luton history A history of the development of Luton industries Ever changing...
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Scotts Grotto
Scott's Grotto is a series of interconnected chambers, extending some 67ft into the chalk hillside. It is rumoured to have cost £10,000 and is thought to have taken 30 years to complete. The chambers and tunnels are lined with shells, flints and pieces of coloured glass, some donated by friends. On top of the hill above the tunnels there is...
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