The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey is opening its doors to everyone on Saturday 14th September.

Home to Benedictine Monks, Knights Templars and Franciscan Nuns, before becoming a farmhouse, the stories of Denny Abbey's inhabitants can be seen in its exposed pillars, beams and arches. The Farmland Museum sits in the grounds of Denny Abbey and showcases farming and domestic artefacts used in this part of the Cambridgeshire Fens up to the middle of the last century.

At this year’s Heritage Open Day, a skeleton that was found at Denny Abbey during its excavation in the 1960s will be on display, along with information about that original dig. Children can also have a go at some archaeology-themed activities.

There is normally an admission charge to access the whole site, but for for one day only it's free to take a look around this fascinating site, find out more about its 850 year history and perhaps enjoy a treat from our Docky Box Cafe.

If, like many people, you've driven past on the A10 for years and wondered what's here, now is the perfect chance to find out!

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:

10am to 4pm

Location & directions

Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ

Directions:

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey can be found just off the A10, north of Waterbeach between Cambridge and Ely.

Contact on day:

Sarah Michael

Telephone number:

+441223860988

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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