Classic Car and Bike Day
2026-08-16 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Burwell Museum & Windmill, Mill Close, Burwell, CB25 0HL, United Kingdom
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON SITE!
Roll back the years and join us for a friendly classic car and bike show. See fabulous elderly vehicles including our 1907 Holsman, 1962 AEC Burwell & District coach and 3 Austin 7s, plus visiting vehicles including : 1965 Ford Mustang, 1950s Citroen Traction.
Also, a snowcat used in Antarctica by the British Antarctic Survey.
More vehicles being confirmed daily. The ones listed are just a few of those that have been confirmed so far. There will be around 40-50 cars plus a selection of motorbikes.
If you would like to bring your own classic car or bike (the older or more unusual the better) please use the online form at the bottom of the page. One of the Trustees will be in touch to let you know if we can accept your vehicle.
Small vintage tractors and vans are also welcome. We only have a limited amount of space but we will do our best to get as many vehicles in as is practical.
Please do not bring your classic car unless you have had confirmation from us. Those who have returned their forms and have had confirmation will be contacted by Saturday 15th August with instructions for getting on site on Sunday.

Whole museum open as normal.
Windmill running (subject to sufficient wind and available, trained, volunteers).
Spinning demonstrations (tbc)
Enjoy refreshments from our tearoom, including homemade cake.
Locally brewed real ales from Burwell Brewery, plus other alcoholic drinks available from our licensed bar.
Breakfast roll for early visitors and exhibitors. Choose from bacon or sausage. £5 . Available by pre-order only here. Collect your order by 10:30am. Orders must be placed by 12 midday on Friday 14th August. (Image for illustration purposes only)
Barbecue with burgers and sausages made with locally reared meat from Spinney Abbey .

Museum admission applies. (Driver and passengers of each classic car at this event will have free admission and free refreshments)
Buy your admission in advance or at the museum on the day.

Dogs are welcome on a lead. No dogs allowed inside our tea room or windmill, except for assistance dogs. Water is available from the outside tap on our toilet block and the tea room, but please bring your own bowl. (This water is from the mains so it’s suitable for thirsty humans too!)
Location map on the Find Us page which also gives directions to get to the museum. A map of the museum site is available to download from the Explore page.
Parking :

Gardiner Memorial Hall car park, just off the High Street near the 5 Bells pub. It will be signed as “Burwell Museum Open – Car Park” during opening hours. What3Words location of carpark entrance ///intestine.dictation.goat Short walk from rear left of the car park to the museum.
Additional parking for this event at Burwell Surgery, Newmarket Road (What3Words ///filer.viewer.spiking). Pedestrian route to and from the surgery carpark will be via Newmarket Road>High Street>Mill Lane.
Mill Close is for disabled badge holders and residents of the close.

Car Parking

Carpark locations. (Click image to enlarge)

Please park with due consideration to others.
Participant Application Form
Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastContact Address *Contact phone number/s *Email *Car/Bike Details *Please give manufacturer, model and year.Registration Number *Safety *I confirm my car is roadworthy, covered by a valid M.O.T (if required by law) and by insurance. I agree to follow the instructions of the marshals whilst entering, within and on leaving the display area and to display my car until at least 4pm.Submit

Free Kids Days
2026-08-20 11:00 - 15:00
Thursdays in August : Free admission for Children
Maximum of 4 under 16s admitted free with each paying adult.
Whole museum open. Free Scavenger Hunt around museum site and buildings, craft activities, museum related puzzles. Storytelling .
Tearoom open for hot and cold drinks, crisps, muffins, cake, chocolate.
Season Tickets can be used today.
Please note reduced hours of 11am to 3pm today.

Driving/parking
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park just off the High Street. 5 minute walk to the museum from rear of carpark. Directions here. Disabled parking in Mill Close.
🚲Cycle parking available right by the museum entrance.🚲

Free Kids Days
2026-08-27 11:00 - 15:00
Thursdays in August : Free admission for Children
Maximum of 4 under 16s admitted free with each paying adult.
Whole museum open. Free Scavenger Hunt around museum site and buildings, craft activities, museum related puzzles. Storytelling.
Tearoom open for hot and cold drinks, crisps, muffins, cake, chocolate.
Season Tickets can be used today.
Please note reduced hours of 11am to 3pm today.

Driving/parking
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park just off the High Street. 5 minute walk to the museum from rear of carpark. Directions here. Disabled parking in Mill Close.
🚲Cycle parking available right by the museum entrance.🚲

Bank Holiday Monday
2026-08-31 10:00 - 16:00
It’s a Bank Holiday Monday which means that we are open today (Closed Saturday this weekend)
No event. Last admission 3pm.
Normal admission charges
Pay at the Admission cabin on the day, or online in advance.

Heritage Open Days
2026-09-12 10:00 - 2026-09-13 16:00
Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th September
Free admission, including mill tours, today!

Blacksmith demonstrating in the Forge
Traditional spinning demonstrations
Free Entry (Last Entry at 3pm) – Special Treats Available in the New Tea Room – Living Demonstrations by Our Blacksmiths and Spinner – Free Mill Tours (Subject to Availability)

Museum & mill open as normal.
Part of Heritage Open Days 2026
Parking
Please park in the Gardiner Memorial Hall car park in the High Street. Directions here. Cycle parking right by museum entrance.
10:00am-4:00pm. Last admission 3:00pm. Free entry.
https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/burwell-museum-and-windmill-2026.html

Halloween at the Museum (Saturday)
2026-10-24 10:00 - 16:00
£** per child (special priced advance online tickets only. £** if bought on the day at the museum). Must be accompanied by an adult (free) Prices and tickets available soon
Saturday tickets
Special activities:
Scavenger Hunt,
Sensory Boxes,
Crafts,
Story Telling,
Bone Man,
Bug Man,
Face Painting,
Holiday Treats for sale in the Tea Room, prizes

– Fancy Dress encouraged!
Online sales end 2 days before event date.
Museum admission applies for anyone not taking part in the Halloween event.
Tea room open for snacks and hot & cold drinks.
Dogs are welcome on a lead. No dogs allowed inside our tea room or windmill, except for assistance dogs. Water is available from the outside tap on our toilet block, but please bring your own bowl. (This water is from the mains so it’s suitable for humans too)
Visitor parking is at the Gardiner Memorial Hall in the High Street (near the 5 Bells pub). Short walk from rear left corner of the car park to the museum. Please leave Mill Close clear for disabled badge holders.
Cycles
We have cycle racks just outside our main gate.

Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
2026-11-14 10:00 - 13:00
Make your own Christmas wreath under the expert eye of the tutor.
You can take your wreath home with you.
Limited spaces.
Price, time and tickets available soon.
The rest of the museum will be closed.
No tickets available on the day.
Tickets are not refundable.
Cycle parking available right by the museum entrance.
Car Parking in Gardiner Memorial Hall car park. 5 minutes walk from pedestrian gate in rear of the car park to the museum.

Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop
2026-11-28 10:00 - 13:00
Come and learn how to decorate your Christmas cake the professional way!
Tutor: Professional cake decorator Liz Ungless.
All you need to provide is an apron
All tools and ingredients, including the cake, will be provided by us.
Limited places available! Tickets only available online.
Coming soon
The rest of the museum will be closed.
No tickets available on the day.
Tickets are not refundable.
Cycle parking available right by the museum entrance.
Car Parking in Gardiner Memorial Hall car park. 5 minutes walk from pedestrian gate in rear of the car park to the museum.

Santa's Grotto - Saturday and Sunday (Santa in the mill)
2026-12-05 10:00 - 2026-12-06 16:00
Come and meet Santa and his elves at the windmill this weekend!

Choose a 20 minute slot with Santa in the windmill from 10am. Present for every child.
See traditional Christmas decorations in the mill and the museum’s Barn
Story telling with a Christmas theme. (Barn)
Craft activities for children (Barn)
Mulled wine, Burwell Brewery ales, hot chocolate and mince pies on sale. (Barn)
Christmassy soft toys and decorations on sale (Barn)
Local history books on sale (Barn)
Other gift and Christmassy items on sale. (Barn)

Tickets £??* per child. Only available online. (*plus small booking fee).
Price and tickets available from late summer.

Please enter name and age of each child at the checkout where promted (This is so the present that they receive is suitable for their age)
Maximum of 6 children per slot (your child might be in a group of other children)
Only ticket holders meet Santa (accompanying parents/guardians etc can watch free of charge but don’t get a present 😄).
The Barn will be open to everyone (including those not bringing children to meet Santa, to see the demonstrations, the choir, and make purchases at our pop-up Christmas shop.
If you need to change your day/timeslot or cancel altogether, please inform us by email ASAP and, if possible, we will make the requested change.

The only buildings open will be the windmill (Santa’s grotto), the Main Barn and the toilet block. No access to other parts of the museum site or buildings.
Parking :
Gardiner Memorial Hall car park, just off the High Street near the 5 Bells pub. It will be signed as “Burwell Museum Open – Car Park” during opening hours. What3Words location of carpark entrance ///intestine.dictation.goat
Short walk from rear left of the car park to the museum.
Santa checking his list of good children.
Children listening to Christmas tales from the Storyteller.
Christmassy refreshments on sale.

Displays/demonstrations/performances in the Barn may change, but we will try to update this page with the changes as soon as possible.
