Explore 850 Years of Cambridgeshire’s Rural Heritage at Denny Abbey & The Farmland Museum
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From Monastery to Farmland
Located in a rural setting close to Cambridge, Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum offers a day out for all the family! Step back in time and discover 850 years of farming and life in the Cambridgeshire Fens.
Areas to Discover
From countesses and medieval monks to country craftspeople and farmers, their stories come to life within ancient stone buildings and converted farm buildings. Wander through a site rich with captivating artefacts, each revealing the history and heritage of the people of Cambridgeshire.
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Denny Abbey
Step inside Denny Abbey – a 12th-century, Grade I listed gem where every stone tells the story of the monks, nuns, and farmers who once called it home.
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Village Shop
Step back into 1940s Cambridgeshire at the Village Shop and explore vintage signs, classic products, and nostalgic packaging from the era.
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Rural Trades
Explore displays of traditional crafts and trades once vital to everyday life in the Fens, featuring a dairy, Fenman’s hut, and wheelwright’s workshop.
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Walnut Tree Cottage
Walnut Tree Cottage is open again following extensive external conservation work. Take a look at the life of a farmworker in the 1940s.
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Farming Equipment
Our extensive collection of farm equipment and machinery tells the story of agriculture in the Fens before mechanisation changed it forever.
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Nuns’ Refectory
The Nuns’ Refectory was a dining room built in 1350 for Franciscan Nuns. The almost complete Medieval tiled floor can still be seen today.
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Gardens and Open Spaces
Nestled in the rural countryside, Denny Abbey and The Farmland Museum is the perfect getaway from busy modern life.
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Special Exhibition: The Impact of a Changing Landscape
This season’s special exhibition tells the story of the draining of the fens and its impact on the communities that live there.
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Plan your visit
Times and Prices
We’re open Thursday to Sunday, and Bank Holiday Mondays, from 10am to 4pm
Getting Here
Located just off the A10 between Cambridge and Ely, the site is easy to access, with free parking at the entrance.
Food and Drink
Our Docky Box Café is open inside the museum. Check out the latest menus here
Donate to the Museum Today
The Farmland Museum is an independent charitable trust, relying on visitor income, generous donations, and grants to preserve our collection and keep the museum running. Your support helps us safeguard our future.
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