Prickwillow Engine Museum (2025)

The Museum in its picturesque setting on the bank of the River Lark

Heavy horses ploughing at Prickwillow Festival

Many very large and rare diesel engines, all in working order, including six large diesel pumping engines, all British-built and of early to mid 20th century design, rescued from Fenland pumping stations. The Mirrlees engine is the original engine installed at Prickwillow pumping station in 1924. It also tells the story of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment.

Contacts

Operator: Prickwillow Engine Trust

Address: Main Street Prickwillow Ely Cambridgeshire CB7 4UN

Telephone: 01353 688 360
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Open Days & Times

20 Apr-Sep Sat-Mon 1200-1600. Visit website or facebook for more details and advance booking.

Travel

By Rail: Ely or Shippea Hill / 4.5 miles

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments
Souvenir Shop
Part disabled access

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The museum is primarily concerned with the history of the unique landscape of the fens, its drainage and social history. Housed in the original pump house, in its picturesque setting by the River Lark, it also benefits from a modern extension incorporating visitor facilities. The collection of historic diesel engines are complemented with interactive display systems and artefacts relating to the area and its history. The events provide the added attraction of seeing the engines working, together with fascinating visiting exhibits, displays and activities for all the family. The highlight of the year is the two-day Ploughing Festival in October, which has become a very popular Country Fair Event.