Museums & Galleries · Cambridgeshire
Whittlesey Museum
📍 PE7 1BD
Photo: Jonathan Thacker (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Explores history of Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Turves
- Museum displays cover prehistoric times to the modern day
- All museum displays are located on the ground floor
- Independent museum funded by entry fees and donations
Whittlesey Museum is a small independent museum in the heart of Whittlesey, telling the story of the town and nearby villages of Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Turves from prehistoric times to the modern day. All displays are on the ground floor, with a wheelchair ramp and accessible toilet available, though some historic doorways have limited access. There are no refreshment facilities on site, but cafes, tea rooms, pubs and restaurants are close by. It's open Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 1pm, with free car parks and on-street parking nearby. Whittlesea station is just 0.7 miles away, and with 10 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays, it suits visitors exploring the wider Fenland area.
Practical details
- Open
- Fridays and Saturdays, 10am to 1pm
- Parking
- No dedicated car park, but free car parks and on-street bays nearby
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair ramp available; some historic doorways not accessible, with alternative routes
- Best for
- Visitors interested in the local history of Whittlesey and surrounding villages
From the attraction's own website on 10 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Parking
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