Museums & Galleries · Bedfordshire
St Neots Museum
📍 PE19 1FA
Photo: Logomachy (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Original early 20th-century gaol cells where prisoners were detained
- Village hall gallery on local history and traditions
- Learn about the medieval priory and Civil War battle of St Neots
- Story of the Great North Road and coaching era
- Family events, walks, talks and touring exhibitions
St Neots Museum tells the story of this busy market town on the River Ouse, from prehistoric times through to the modern day. Housed in the Old Court, a former police station and law court, it features original early 20th-century gaol cells where prisoners were once held, alongside a village hall gallery exploring Victorian schooling, domestic life and local crafts. You can also learn about the town's medieval priory, the Civil War battle fought here, and how the Great North Road and the railway shaped its development. The museum runs talks, walks and touring exhibitions throughout the year. It's open Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm, and makes an easy addition to a visit to St. Neots, Huntingdonshire — the station is 0.9 miles away, and there are 10 bookable places to stay within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm
- Best for
- History enthusiasts and families interested in local heritage
From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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St Neots Camping and Caravanning Club
✓ Riverside setting on the banks of the Great Ouse
Bedfordshire
0.8 mi
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🎪 What's on near St Neots Museum
Events from
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Bedford Audio Tour: Journey Through Bedford's Timeless Tapes...
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Sat 14 Nov · 16:00
Bed By 10pm - Cambridge
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Fri 4 Dec · 09:00
The Frequency Room
Club Sixes, Bedford · 10.4 mi
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Fri 4 Dec · 19:00
Oh What a Night!
West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge · 16.0 mi
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to St Neots Museum into a proper getaway — ready-made plans, and the drive worked out with fuel, EV charging and the best stops.
🚆 Or come by train
- St Neots 0.9 miles
- Sandy 7.2 miles
- Huntingdon 7.7 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page