Museums · East of England
Fossils Galore
In or near Wimblington.
Fossils Galore — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- March · 1.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Fossils Galore is a museum located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Fossils Galore is a venue dedicated to showcasing fossils and educating visitors about paleontology. It offers various events and activities related to fossils, making it an engaging experience for enthusiasts and families alike.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ouse Washes SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Ouse Washes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Fossils Galore is a museum located in London. It features an extensive collection of fossils, showcasing significant specimens from various geological periods. The museum aims to educate visitors about paleontology and the history of life on Earth.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5474, 0.0877
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- Fenland
- Parish
- March
- Postcode
- PE15 9FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- March — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.fossilsgalore.com
Sources
- osm: node/9631312337 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fossils Galore?
- Fossils Galore is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode PE15 9FL), in the parish of March.
- What is Fossils Galore?
- Fossils Galore — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Fossils Galore?
- The nearest railway station is March, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE15 9FL.
- Is Fossils Galore a protected site?
- Yes — Fossils Galore is part of the Ouse Washes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ouse Washes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Fossils Galore?
- The nearest railway station is March, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE15 9FL.