Eastlife Spring 2020

ADVERTORIAL
What are we?
We are an independent museum in Huntingdonshire situated in
open countryside on the edge of a small Fenland town. Housed in
renovated 17th century farm buildings, the museum is full of items
and exhibits kindly donated by local companies and the public.
Ramsey Rural Museum is a charitable trust that is managed and
maintained entirely by volunteers.
What will you find here?
On site there are many areas showing a variety of machinery,
implements and vehicles spanning 200 years of rural life.
Both the Chemist Shop and the Cobblers Shop were donated to
the museum – the former had been owned by the Whitwell family
of Peterborough and the latter from the Paul’s of Chatteris.
A history of the drainage of the Fens can be found in the Pump
Room along with tools used for hedging, ditching and turfing.
The museum also houses extensive archives of local family history
and the range of paperwork, maps and photographs are available
for photocopying. Ramsey and its surrounding villages are also
well documented.
Light refreshments are provided either in our Tea Room or alfresco
in the courtyard. If you prefer, bring a picnic and enjoy the peaceful
setting.
Throughout the year we hold many events details of which appear
on our ‘events page’ of the website.
Group visits are available with prior booking
- a form can be found on our website
For information regarding our Opening Times, Entrance Charges,
How to find Us or any other information please visit us at
https://ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk/
What else do we offer?
We have a wonderful second-hand bookshop in the Courtyard
where there is a great selection of good quality books at bargain
prices on a large range of subjects. Come along and browse, if
you are just visiting the Bookshop you don’t need to pay Museum
admission, but while you’re there why not pop into the tea-room
for a cuppa and a slice of cake!
The Barn Annexe gives a fascinating insight into the work of
Wheelwrights and Farriers, and amongst the myriad of farming
equipment there are even examples of some 19th century Graffiti!
There is so much to look at in the Trades Room. As the name
suggests there are displays depicting a range of occupations
and memorabilia from local companies. Through the tea room
is Ramsey Stores – an early 20th century shop with well known
brands on view at the counter.
The thatched Well was one of the sources of water for the nearby
Ramsey Abbey. We even have a 2 seater Privy!
The Stable Block is a two storey building packed with nostalgia.
Upstairs is an old schoolroom and displays dedicated to the armed
forces, police and fire services. On the ground floor the three
lifestyle rooms and various cabinets exhibit numerous artefacts
from years gone by.
Opening Times 2020
4 April – 31 October
Thursdays 10 am to 5pm
Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays 2pm to 5pm
Other times by appointment - Phone 01487 815715
Ticket Prices
£4.50 Adults | £4.00 Concessions | £1.00 Children (5 – 16)
Children under 5 FREE
FAMILY TICKET £10.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Facilities
- Tea Room - Gift Shop
- Toilets - Disabled Toilet with Alarm
- Wheelchair Access - Play tent
- Free Parking with Disabled Parking
- Well stocked second hand bookshop
- Baby changing facilities
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