Burwell Museum & Windmill

Explore our restored windmill and recreated farm buildings, which tells the story of a bustling fen-edge village. Climb to the top of the 19th century tower windmill, discover what life was like in the old school room, village shop and war time Nissen hut (siren included), and experience our working telephone exchange. With vintage vehicles, historic farm tools, traditional craft demonstrations, special event days and historical re-enactments. Burwell Museum and Windmill offers a unique day out for everyone , as we celebrate past and present in Burwell.

Stevens’ Mill – enjoy four floors and the spectacular views at the top (for safety reasons you need to be at least 1.1m tall to go above the ground floor and additional charges apply).

Timber Framed Barn – learn about fen farming and Burwell home life in the 18th century barn. How people washed, cooked, made and mended.

Blacksmith’s Forge – discover our working forge with hand-operated wheelwright’s lathe and tools.

Nissen Hut – imagine wartime life in our recreated war zone.

Vintage Vehicles – see a rare working Holsman, our three Austin 7’s, Burwell’s last bus and Hurrells’ mobile butcher shop.

Roman Pottery – visit our Roman kiln and excavated Romaan artefacts.

Education Hub – coming in 2026, our new solar and wind power education hub.

The Archive Reading Room – find out about Burwell people, activities and events, and see 120 years of Burwell life in photographs.

Telephone Exchange – we have working land line telephones and a telephone box with pay phone. Do you have 3d or 2p to hand?

McLaren Train Room – find out about Burwell’s lost railway station and play with our toy train.

Vintage Clothing Room – look at fashions of old with equipment and accessories that were used to make them.

Old School Room – see a Victorian school room and try out the clothes they used to wear. Discover the desks and pens and paper that were used.

We also have a Tea Room with cakes and goodies, Roman Pottery, Observatory, Mower display and cart sheds.