Burwell Museum and Windmill
@burwellmuseum.bsky.social
Rural history museum with a working, Grade II* listed, windmill.
https://burwellmuseum.org.uk
https://burwellmuseum.org.uk
Merry Christmas from everyone at Burwell Museum and Windmill.
If you feel like making a donation to the museum this festive season you can do so via our donation page www.givey.com/donations/ne... .
Listen to oral histories from local residents on our Burwell Stories website burwellstories.org.uk
If you feel like making a donation to the museum this festive season you can do so via our donation page www.givey.com/donations/ne... .
Listen to oral histories from local residents on our Burwell Stories website burwellstories.org.uk
December 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Merry Christmas from everyone at Burwell Museum and Windmill.
If you feel like making a donation to the museum this festive season you can do so via our donation page www.givey.com/donations/ne... .
Listen to oral histories from local residents on our Burwell Stories website burwellstories.org.uk
If you feel like making a donation to the museum this festive season you can do so via our donation page www.givey.com/donations/ne... .
Listen to oral histories from local residents on our Burwell Stories website burwellstories.org.uk
Sunday 26th is our final open day until Easter Sunday! Join us for more Halloween fun, plus the blacksmith demonstrating in the Forge for all visitors.
We've only included a few Halloween photos here, so we don't spoil the surprise if you are visiting on Sunday.
Please do send us your photos!
We've only included a few Halloween photos here, so we don't spoil the surprise if you are visiting on Sunday.
Please do send us your photos!
October 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Sunday 26th is our final open day until Easter Sunday! Join us for more Halloween fun, plus the blacksmith demonstrating in the Forge for all visitors.
We've only included a few Halloween photos here, so we don't spoil the surprise if you are visiting on Sunday.
Please do send us your photos!
We've only included a few Halloween photos here, so we don't spoil the surprise if you are visiting on Sunday.
Please do send us your photos!
This is our last open weekend of the year. Open as normal with an optional Halloween event running all day on both days. Our blacksmith will be demonstrating in the Forge for all visitors
Saturday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-vv...
Sunday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ln...
Saturday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-vv...
Sunday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ln...
October 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This is our last open weekend of the year. Open as normal with an optional Halloween event running all day on both days. Our blacksmith will be demonstrating in the Forge for all visitors
Saturday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-vv...
Sunday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ln...
Saturday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-vv...
Sunday tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-ln...
Halloween event. £8 (+ small booking fee) per child online or £10 on the day. Standard admission fees for anyone not taking part in the Halloween event.
Further info and booking links on our website:
Saturday 25th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Sunday 26th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Further info and booking links on our website:
Saturday 25th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Sunday 26th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
October 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Halloween event. £8 (+ small booking fee) per child online or £10 on the day. Standard admission fees for anyone not taking part in the Halloween event.
Further info and booking links on our website:
Saturday 25th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Sunday 26th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Further info and booking links on our website:
Saturday 25th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Sunday 26th burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/hallo...
Happy 90th birthday to our co-founder (and Burwell legend) Paul Hawes.
Here are a few photos from a little celebration we had for him at the museum on Tuesday.
Here are a few photos from a little celebration we had for him at the museum on Tuesday.
September 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Happy 90th birthday to our co-founder (and Burwell legend) Paul Hawes.
Here are a few photos from a little celebration we had for him at the museum on Tuesday.
Here are a few photos from a little celebration we had for him at the museum on Tuesday.
HERITAGE OPEN DAY
Sunday 14th September
Free admission, including mill tours, today!
Windmill running, subject to suitable wind conditions.
Museum open as normal.
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park in the High Street. Directions on our website. Cycle parking right by museum entrance.
Sunday 14th September
Free admission, including mill tours, today!
Windmill running, subject to suitable wind conditions.
Museum open as normal.
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park in the High Street. Directions on our website. Cycle parking right by museum entrance.
September 12, 2025 at 2:57 PM
HERITAGE OPEN DAY
Sunday 14th September
Free admission, including mill tours, today!
Windmill running, subject to suitable wind conditions.
Museum open as normal.
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park in the High Street. Directions on our website. Cycle parking right by museum entrance.
Sunday 14th September
Free admission, including mill tours, today!
Windmill running, subject to suitable wind conditions.
Museum open as normal.
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park in the High Street. Directions on our website. Cycle parking right by museum entrance.
This Thursday, 28th August, sees the last of our Craft Workshops for kids.
10am-11am. Buy tickets online (£6.50 + small booking fee). Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
10am-11am. Buy tickets online (£6.50 + small booking fee). Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
August 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This Thursday, 28th August, sees the last of our Craft Workshops for kids.
10am-11am. Buy tickets online (£6.50 + small booking fee). Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
10am-11am. Buy tickets online (£6.50 + small booking fee). Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
As it's a Bank Holiday this weekend, we will be closed on Saturday, open on Sunday as usual, and then open Bank Holiday Monday.
August 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
As it's a Bank Holiday this weekend, we will be closed on Saturday, open on Sunday as usual, and then open Bank Holiday Monday.
A final call out for a few more classic motorcycles/scooters to join all the classic cars that will be on show at the museum on Sunday. We may be able to squeeze in a few more cars as well. Contact us ASAP to book your bike/car.
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
August 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A final call out for a few more classic motorcycles/scooters to join all the classic cars that will be on show at the museum on Sunday. We may be able to squeeze in a few more cars as well. Contact us ASAP to book your bike/car.
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
Thank you to all the families who came to our Craft Workshop for kids today!
Our next available Craft Workshop is on 28th August at 10am. Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
Our next available Craft Workshop is on 28th August at 10am. Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
August 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Thank you to all the families who came to our Craft Workshop for kids today!
Our next available Craft Workshop is on 28th August at 10am. Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
Our next available Craft Workshop is on 28th August at 10am. Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
Classic Car and Bike Day
Sunday August 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Follow link below for location, parking and full details
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
Sunday August 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Follow link below for location, parking and full details
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
Classic Car and Bike Day - Burwell Museum & Windmill
Roll back the years and join us for a friendly classic and bike show. See fabulous vintage vehicles including a 1907 Holsman and Austin 7.
burwellmuseum.org.uk
August 13, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Classic Car and Bike Day
Sunday August 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Follow link below for location, parking and full details
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
Sunday August 17 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Follow link below for location, parking and full details
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
Looking for creative fun to keep the kids busy this week? Join our experienced volunteers on Thurs 14th August for a kids workshop making string art from 11:30am - 12:30pm. £6.50. Book online or pay at the museum on the day. Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
August 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Looking for creative fun to keep the kids busy this week? Join our experienced volunteers on Thurs 14th August for a kids workshop making string art from 11:30am - 12:30pm. £6.50. Book online or pay at the museum on the day. Info and booking link on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/summe...
Sunday 3rd Aug, blacksmith demonstrating in the Forge.
Plus summer holiday activities for kids every Thurs in Aug and our Classic Car & Bike Show on 17th Aug. Info about the events along with booking links (the kids activities must be booked in advance) on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
Plus summer holiday activities for kids every Thurs in Aug and our Classic Car & Bike Show on 17th Aug. Info about the events along with booking links (the kids activities must be booked in advance) on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
July 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Sunday 3rd Aug, blacksmith demonstrating in the Forge.
Plus summer holiday activities for kids every Thurs in Aug and our Classic Car & Bike Show on 17th Aug. Info about the events along with booking links (the kids activities must be booked in advance) on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
Plus summer holiday activities for kids every Thurs in Aug and our Classic Car & Bike Show on 17th Aug. Info about the events along with booking links (the kids activities must be booked in advance) on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
Also in August is our Classic Car and Bike Show. Please contact us if you have a vehicle you would like to bring. burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
July 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Also in August is our Classic Car and Bike Show. Please contact us if you have a vehicle you would like to bring. burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/class...
Not long to go until the first of our summer holiday activity days, which take place every Thursday in August! Tickets only available online via the link on our website. (Thursday 21st August is sold out) burwellmuseum.org.uk/events-list/...
July 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Not long to go until the first of our summer holiday activity days, which take place every Thursday in August! Tickets only available online via the link on our website. (Thursday 21st August is sold out) burwellmuseum.org.uk/events-list/...
Every Thursday in August at the museum there will be a craft workshop for kids. Different theme each week.
£6.50 per child (parents/guardians free of charge). Purchase your tickets online. Season Tickets are not valid for these workshops.
Select a date for more info burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
£6.50 per child (parents/guardians free of charge). Purchase your tickets online. Season Tickets are not valid for these workshops.
Select a date for more info burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
July 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Every Thursday in August at the museum there will be a craft workshop for kids. Different theme each week.
£6.50 per child (parents/guardians free of charge). Purchase your tickets online. Season Tickets are not valid for these workshops.
Select a date for more info burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
£6.50 per child (parents/guardians free of charge). Purchase your tickets online. Season Tickets are not valid for these workshops.
Select a date for more info burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/
Next Sunday, 13th July, 1940s Day. Please feel free to dress 40s style! If you have children and they like dressing up, why not get them to come as evacuees?
Details of the event on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
and Facebook www.facebook.com/events/10230...
Details of the event on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
and Facebook www.facebook.com/events/10230...
July 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Next Sunday, 13th July, 1940s Day. Please feel free to dress 40s style! If you have children and they like dressing up, why not get them to come as evacuees?
Details of the event on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
and Facebook www.facebook.com/events/10230...
Details of the event on our website burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
and Facebook www.facebook.com/events/10230...
We've got 3 reminders for you:
1) We will be closed on Burwell Carnival day, Saturday 5th July.
2) Our 1940s event is on Sunday 13th July. Feel free to dress 40s style!
3) Craft workshops for children every Thursday in August. Book online.
burwellmuseum.org.uk
1) We will be closed on Burwell Carnival day, Saturday 5th July.
2) Our 1940s event is on Sunday 13th July. Feel free to dress 40s style!
3) Craft workshops for children every Thursday in August. Book online.
burwellmuseum.org.uk
June 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We've got 3 reminders for you:
1) We will be closed on Burwell Carnival day, Saturday 5th July.
2) Our 1940s event is on Sunday 13th July. Feel free to dress 40s style!
3) Craft workshops for children every Thursday in August. Book online.
burwellmuseum.org.uk
1) We will be closed on Burwell Carnival day, Saturday 5th July.
2) Our 1940s event is on Sunday 13th July. Feel free to dress 40s style!
3) Craft workshops for children every Thursday in August. Book online.
burwellmuseum.org.uk
Dance, dine, swing and sing to 1940’s Burwell Museum on Sun 13th July 10am-4pm
• Sarah Mai & Michael Anthony belting out 40’s tunes
• East Anglia Dance Troupe
• GI 41-45 re-enactors & period vehicles
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-xm... , or pay on the door
• Sarah Mai & Michael Anthony belting out 40’s tunes
• East Anglia Dance Troupe
• GI 41-45 re-enactors & period vehicles
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-xm... , or pay on the door
June 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Dance, dine, swing and sing to 1940’s Burwell Museum on Sun 13th July 10am-4pm
• Sarah Mai & Michael Anthony belting out 40’s tunes
• East Anglia Dance Troupe
• GI 41-45 re-enactors & period vehicles
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-xm... , or pay on the door
• Sarah Mai & Michael Anthony belting out 40’s tunes
• East Anglia Dance Troupe
• GI 41-45 re-enactors & period vehicles
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/1940s...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-xm... , or pay on the door
Our Made in the Fens craft fair is this Saturday 10am-4pm at the museum. Live music. Food by Purple Pepper.
Admission charges. Museum open as normal.
Please park at Burwell Surgery on Newmarket Road. Walk to the museum via Newmarket Road-High Street-Mill Lane
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/artcr...
Admission charges. Museum open as normal.
Please park at Burwell Surgery on Newmarket Road. Walk to the museum via Newmarket Road-High Street-Mill Lane
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/artcr...
Made in the Fens - Arts and Crafts Fair - Burwell Museum & Windmill
Art and Crafts Fair. Meet local artists and craftspeople. See and buy (and taste!) some of their creations. Showcasing local workmanship and artistry with talks and interactive sessions.
burwellmuseum.org.uk
June 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our Made in the Fens craft fair is this Saturday 10am-4pm at the museum. Live music. Food by Purple Pepper.
Admission charges. Museum open as normal.
Please park at Burwell Surgery on Newmarket Road. Walk to the museum via Newmarket Road-High Street-Mill Lane
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/artcr...
Admission charges. Museum open as normal.
Please park at Burwell Surgery on Newmarket Road. Walk to the museum via Newmarket Road-High Street-Mill Lane
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/artcr...
It's Father's Day on Sunday (15th)
Take Dad out for the day to Burwell Museum. Bring a picnic. Buy a cuppa and cake from our tea room.
#fathersday #fathersday❤️ #FathersDay2025 #dayout
Take Dad out for the day to Burwell Museum. Bring a picnic. Buy a cuppa and cake from our tea room.
#fathersday #fathersday❤️ #FathersDay2025 #dayout
June 14, 2025 at 11:56 AM
It's Father's Day on Sunday (15th)
Take Dad out for the day to Burwell Museum. Bring a picnic. Buy a cuppa and cake from our tea room.
#fathersday #fathersday❤️ #FathersDay2025 #dayout
Take Dad out for the day to Burwell Museum. Bring a picnic. Buy a cuppa and cake from our tea room.
#fathersday #fathersday❤️ #FathersDay2025 #dayout
Ryan is our new blacksmith, taking over from his dad Wil of Steel. Wil is still going to be visiting us occasionally to talk to visitors about the forge.
Ryan is back on 8th June.
Ryan is back on 8th June.
May 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Ryan is our new blacksmith, taking over from his dad Wil of Steel. Wil is still going to be visiting us occasionally to talk to visitors about the forge.
Ryan is back on 8th June.
Ryan is back on 8th June.
Free tours of the windmill today (Saturday) and tomorrow. Museum open as normal (admission charges for the museum)
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
May 10, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Free tours of the windmill today (Saturday) and tomorrow. Museum open as normal (admission charges for the museum)
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
National Mills Weekend is this weekend (10th and 11th May). Burwell's last surviving windmill, Stevens' Mill, will be open for free tours of the inside.
Details on our website
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
#burwellwindmill #windmill #nationalmillsweekend
Details on our website
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
#burwellwindmill #windmill #nationalmillsweekend
May 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
National Mills Weekend is this weekend (10th and 11th May). Burwell's last surviving windmill, Stevens' Mill, will be open for free tours of the inside.
Details on our website
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
#burwellwindmill #windmill #nationalmillsweekend
Details on our website
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
burwellmuseum.org.uk/events/natio...
#burwellwindmill #windmill #nationalmillsweekend
Earlier this week the refurbished dome and the refurbished base of our observatory were finally reunited.
Also, another reminder that we are open Sunday and Monday this Bank Holiday weekend, closed Saturday.
www.burwellmuseum.org.uk
Also, another reminder that we are open Sunday and Monday this Bank Holiday weekend, closed Saturday.
www.burwellmuseum.org.uk
May 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Earlier this week the refurbished dome and the refurbished base of our observatory were finally reunited.
Also, another reminder that we are open Sunday and Monday this Bank Holiday weekend, closed Saturday.
www.burwellmuseum.org.uk
Also, another reminder that we are open Sunday and Monday this Bank Holiday weekend, closed Saturday.
www.burwellmuseum.org.uk