Special Events
Includes fundraising events organised by the Friends.
During on-site events the refreshments kiosk will be open selling hot and cold drinks and snacks.
Factsheet 2012 Download here
Sunday 8th April Museum Re-opens + Easter Egg Hunt 2012
Easter Egg Hunt & more. The ever popular Easter Egg Hunt returns (say hello to the Easter Bunnies!)
Monday 9th April Easter Egg Hunt 2012
Easter Egg Hunt & more. The ever popular Easter Egg Hunt returns (say hello to the Easter Bunnies!)
Friday 13th April Quiz Night
POSTPONED - NEW DATE WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON
7:30pm Trinity Church, High Street, Burwell. For details and to book your team phone Margaret (01638 741705) or Barbara (01638 741581) of the Friends.
(Off-site event)
Friday 20th April Sheringham Shantymen
Concert at Burwell Village College. Details and tickets from Margaret (01638 741705) and Barbara (01638 741581) of the Friends. Tickets can also be purchased from "Tina's" shop at 1 North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-Op)
(Off-site event)
Sunday 13th May Model Extravaganza (previously advertised as Puffin Boat Club)
Static displays of detailed models including boats from the Puffin Model Boat Club.
(due to the hosepipe ban imposed by Anglian Water we won't have a "lake" as in previous visits by the model boat club)
Tuesday 29th May Coach Trip to Hunstanton and Birchham Mills
Coach Trip. Tickets £12.50. Details from the Friends. (Off-site event)
Sunday & Monday 3rd & 4th June Burwell Bus Birthday
The Burwell & District bus in our Vintage Vehicles Gallery is 50 years old today! Exhibition today and tomorrow.
Monday 4th June Queen's Jubilee Street Party + Burwell Bus Birthday
To celebrate the Jubilee come and join our traditional 'Street Party' (entry by advance ticket only) Museum open as normal at reduced admission charges for those not attending the street party.
Burwell Bus exhibition continues today.
Sunday 10th June American Civil War Day
Historical re-enactment of a field hospital camp. Extended Opening 12-5pm
Sunday 17th June Mr Rainbow
Mr Rainbow - Puppet show & magic for children
The Friends annual summer fete. 2-5pm
Free Admission
Tuesday 17th July Coach Trip to Skegness
Coach Trip. Tickets £15.
Details and tickets from Margaret (01638 741705) and Barbara (01638 741581) of the Friends.
Tickets can also be purchased from "Tina's" shop at 1 North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-op)
(Off-site event)
Thursday 26th July Children's Activity Day
Thursday 2nd August Children's Activity Day
Thursday 9th August Children's Activity Day
Thursdsay 16th August Children's Activity Day
Thursday 23rd August Children's Activity Day
Thursday 30th August Children's Activity Day
8th & 9th September (Sat & Sun) Burwell Museum's 20th Birthday Party
We opened to the public for the first time on Easter Sunday 1992. Join us for our birthday celebrations.
Free Admission
Sunday 16th September Coach Trip to Sheringham 1940s Day
Coach Trip. Tickets £14.50. Details and tickets from Margaret (01638 741705) and Barbara (01638 741581) of the Friends.
Tickets can also be purchased from "Tina's" shop at 1 North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-op)
(Off-site event)
Sunday 30th September Classic Cars
Up to 40 vehicles of varying ages
Extended Opening 12-5pm
Thursday 1st November Autumn Crafts
Child friendly Half Term art and craft workshop. Museum open as normal.
Last Day Open in 2012
Tuesday 6th November Coach Trip to Norwich
Coach Trip. Tickets £12
Details and tickets from Margaret (01638 741705) and Barbara (01638 741581) of the Friends.
Tickets can also be purchased from "Tina's" shop at 1 North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-Op)
(Off-site event)
Monday 10th December Brick Lane Music Hall
Christmas Show & Dinner at Brick Lane Music Hall, London.
Tickets £48 (includes coach there and back)
Details and tickets from Margaret (01638 741705) and Barbara (01638 741581) of the Friends. Tickets can also be purchased from "Tina's" shop at 1 North Street, Burwell (next to the Co-Op)
(Off-site event)
Sold Out! There is now a waiting list in case of cancellations.
All events are subject to availability and may be changed without prior notice, although we aim to publish any updates/changes as soon as possible.