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A collection of historic diesel engines
Displays of artefacts and documents providing
an insight into the history of the Fens
Interactive display systems
Events for all the family
www.prickwillow-engine-museum.co.uk
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Welcome to the Prickwillow Engine Museum
Our museum is primarily concerned with the history of the unique
landscape of the Fens and its drainage. It is housed in the original
pump house (dating from the nineteenth century) and enjoys a
picturesque setting on the river bank, which has moorings for
visitors arriving by boat. It is also on the Hereward Way for those
enjoying a walk out of Ely. The original building has been
extended to provide modern visitor facilities.
The museum is a registered educational charity, a volunteer
organisation which has to raise the funds to meet everyday
running expenses and to finance projects.
Event Days and Exhibitions during 2015 at the Museum
Sunday 10th May
Motor Bikes and Cycles
Admire the various makes of motor bikes which have thrilled
generations! Trophy for ‘The bike we would most like to take home’
voted by visitors.
Sunday 21st June
Classic and Vintage Cars
This year any make of car can enter but they must
be 40+ years old. Trophy for ‘The car we would
most like to take home’ voted by visitors.
Sunday 9 August
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‘Get up close’ Engine Experience
and Volunteers Secret Lives
Rare opportunity to ‘start an engine’- by application and raffle!
Also see the varied exhibitions related to the volunteers’ ‘other lives’.
Sunday 6th December
Christmas Special 11.00 to 16.00
This now regular event is a real opportunity to enjoy the sounds, sights
and tastes of the season and to buy some unusual Christmas presents.
Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October
The 4th Prickwillow Ploughing Festival
in conjunction with T W H Clarke and Son of Green Farm
Opening at 10am daily.
Heavy Horse and Vintage/Classic Tractor Ploughing
Working Displays and Stationary Engines
Classic Cars • Tractors and Commercials
Arts and Crafts • Trade Stands
Real Ale Bar • Full Catering
Music and Entertainment for all the Family
Admission:
£7.00 adult,
£6.00 concession,
accompanied
children under 16 FREE.
Engines running in the
Museum.
Please check the website
(or phone 01353 720737)
for application forms and further
details about all our events
plus local transport provision for the
Ploughing Festival.
Usual Event Admission charges: Adults £5.00, Concessions £4.00, Children £2.00, Family £12.00
Event times 11.00 to 16.30 unless otherwise stated
Hot & Cold Food • Engine Runs • Lots to enjoy for all the family • Free Parking
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April 25th - October 4th
Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
12.00 to 16.00 unless otherwise stated.
Tuesdays are usually workdays for our volunteers
so why not visit then to watch and talk to them!
Drive-It-Day
26th April 11.00 to 16.00
Stop off venue for touring classic and vintage cars
on this national ‘Drive It Day’.
Opportunities to see an engine start during the afternoon.
Cold lunches available.
Admission charges (Non Event Days)
Adults - £3.00 • Children - £1.00 (6 to 16 years)
Concessions - £2.50 • Family Ticket - £7.00 (2 adults
and 2 children) • Under 6 year olds FREE
See and hear the engines in action at the
Special Event Days, see inside for details.
Free parking on site • Disabled access
Virtually all of the Museum is accessible to wheelchair users.
Group visits are welcome
At any time, by arrangement with the Museum,
subject to volunteers being available.
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Main Street, Prickwillow, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4UN
[email protected]
Tel: Museum (when open) 01353 688360
Group bookings: 07801 050267 Other enquiries: 01353 720737
www.prickwillow-engine-museum.co.uk