Museums · East of England
Burwell, Cambridgeshire
In or near Swaffham Prior.
Burwell is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, some 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Cambridge. It lies on the south-east edge of the Fens. Westward drainage is improved by Cambridge
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Soham · 6.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Burwell is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, some 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Cambridge. It lies on the south-east edge of the Fens. Westward drainage is improved by Cambridgeshire lodes (waterways), including Burwell Lode, a growth factor in the village. A population of 6,309 in the 2011 census was put at 6,417 in 2019.
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Official information
Burwell Museum showcases the history and heritage of Burwell and the surrounding area. Visitors can explore various exhibits that highlight local life, including historical artifacts and displays related to the community's past.
From the Wikipedia article
Burwell is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, some 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Cambridge. It lies on the south-east edge of the Fens. Westward drainage is improved by Cambridgeshire lodes (waterways), including Burwell Lode, a growth factor in the village. A population of 6,309 in the 2011 census was put at 6,417 in 2019.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2750, 0.3270
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Burwell
- Postcode
- CB25 0HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Soham — 6.7 km
- Official site
- burwellmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Burwell, Cambridgeshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Stocks Green
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Burwell Castle
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Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burwell, Cambridgeshire?
- Burwell, Cambridgeshire is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB25 0HA), in the parish of Burwell.
- What is Burwell, Cambridgeshire?
- Burwell is a village and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, some 10 miles (16 km) north-east of Cambridge. It lies on the south-east edge of the Fens. Westward drainage is improved by Cambridge
- How do I get to Burwell, Cambridgeshire?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB25 0HA.
- How do I get to Burwell, Cambridgeshire?
- The nearest railway station is Soham, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB25 0HA.