Museums & Galleries · Cambridgeshire
The Cromwell Museum
📍 PE29 3LH
Photo: Robert Weedon (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explore the life and times of Oliver Cromwell
- See new acquisition Cromwell's Watch
- View collection of nearly 1,000 Cromwell-related items
- Halloween candlelit tours of the haunted Town Hall
- School sessions from Primary to Sixth Form
The Cromwell Museum sits in the heart of Huntingdon town centre, just off the historic town square, telling the story of Oliver Cromwell through the best collection of artefacts relating to him, including portraits, clothing, miniatures, arms and armour. It suits visitors interested in 17th-century history, as well as school groups, with sessions offered from Primary to Sixth Form, in person or virtually. The museum is small, housed in a medieval building with no toilets or café, so plan accordingly. Seasonal events include candlelit Halloween tours of the nearby haunted Town Hall. Located in Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, it's close to Huntingdon station, just 0.4 miles away, and there are 15 bookable places to stay within 5 miles for those planning an overnight visit.
Practical details
- Best for
- Schools and group visits with onsite, outreach or virtual sessions
- Accessibility
- Tiny medieval building with no toilets or café
From the attraction's own website on 19 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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Make a proper break of it — these stays are all within 25 miles.
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The Old Bridge Hotel
✓ Ivy-clad townhouse with over 250 years of history on the River Great Ouse
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🗓️ Make a break of it
Turn a visit to The Cromwell 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
- Huntingdon 0.4 miles
- St Neots 7.4 miles
- Sandy 14.8 miles
Straight-line distances · live departures on each station page