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The museum’s flagship event returns in a slightly different form this year, but still with old favourites such as the Heavy Horses, classic vehicles and Blessing The Plough. There will be food, drink and craft stalls and activities for children. WE HAVE REDUCED PRICES THIS YEAR. See the poster for details and check the museum’s[…]
The museum is pleased to once again be a vital part of Ramsey’s contribution to National Heritage Day. The theme this year is Everyday Histories and we have special exhibitions and activities that relate to this. The museum, and the tea room, are open from 11:00 to 16:00 and entry is free. If you are[…]
Gaynor Sekimori relates what it was like for a girl growing up in Ramsey in the early twentieth century, based on the reminiscences of Nellie Aldred (1900-1997) and contemporary newspaper reports. In addition, there will be a magic lantern show about the Vicar’s school treat in January 1911. Not to be missed. Note that this[…]
The Ramsey version of the popular TV programme, “A House Through Time”, with Gaynor Sekimori tracing family and occupational histories through the plots of land people occupied. Would you like your own plot traced? Note that this talk was originally scheduled for June 3rd. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door.[…]
Following on from the history of Abbey House, Martyn Smith relates the Fellowes family stories from their time of ownership. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
The Abbey House, gardens and estate in Ramsey was for many years owned by the Fellowes family. Martyn Smith explores the changes that were planned or completed during that time. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
The White Hall Barn at the museum has graffiti on the cladding boards. Martyn Smith explores the story behind the graffiti and the people who defaced the boards. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
Phil Nichols looks at how mechanisation has changed farming and in turn changed British society. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
The Ramsey and District Horticultural Society’s annual garden show returns to the museum. This year it incorporates two community events: the best front garden and best scarecrow. See the posters for details of what is happening when and for the cut-off dates for the front garden competition. Check the society’s Facebook Page for updates and[…]
Martyn Smith tells the fascinating story of a cockerel and its owner who raised a fortune for disabled local soldiers in World War One. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
Phil Nichols’ concluding talk on the history of Ramsey Abbey. This part covers the dissolution of the abbey and what happened to it before the Fellowes family acquired the former abbey’s estates. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
The 1st of 2 talks by Phil Nichols on the history of Ramsey Abbey. This part covers the foundation of the abbey and aspects of the life of the inhabitants. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on the door. For information about all the talks download The Summer Talks Programme.
As part of our schedule of additional activities during weekend opening hours, we are pleased to announce a series of Brass Rubbing sessions. These are open to adults and children and to groups or individuals. Groups can book in advance by contacting the museum; individuals can simply turn up and get rubbing. There is a small[…]
The museum hosts The Huntingdonshire Amateur Radio Society’s contribution to The International Museums on the Air event.
The rally is for club members only, but the public are welcome to view the cars. Three days of activities and as it’s the 60 Year celebration of the Abbots Estate conversions and also 60 years since the official launch of the Crayford Convertible, there will be great examples of these cars.
As part of our schedule of additional activities during weekend opening hours, we are pleased to announce a series of Brass Rubbing sessions. These are open to adults and children and to groups or individuals. Groups can book in advance by contacting the museum; individuals can simply turn up and get rubbing. There is a small[…]
Ramsey Rural Museum, in collaboration with the Ramsey 1940’s camp present the 2026 Fen Fair and Fenland Classic Vehicle Show. Festivities start at 11:00 am, and a timetable of events will be published nearer the time. See the poster for admission charges and further information.
Join Gaynor Sekimori and a family in Tokyo, celebrating the New Year, the Girls’ and Boys’ Festivals in March and May, the local shrine festival in June, the Star Festival in July and the Chrysanthemum Festival in September, as well as the important events in the children’s lives. All talks start at 6:30. Entry is[…]
In the opening talk of the season, Gaynor Sekimori takes you exploring the 40+ pubs that Ramsey has lost over the last century. Where were they and what is there now? How come they were established and who ran them? When did most disappear and why? All talks start at 6:30. Entry is £5 on[…]
As part of our schedule of additional activities during weekend opening hours, we are pleased to announce a series of Brass Rubbing sessions. These are open to adults and children and to groups or individuals. Groups can book in advance by contacting the museum; individuals can simply turn up and get rubbing. There is a small[…]
Following the success of the April activities for children weekend, we are organising activities in May to coincide with our Railway Book Sale. Entrance is free, as are most activities. See the poster for details and Visit Us for information about the museum.
The museum is holding a sale of over 200 transport-related books and hundreds of railway magazines and periodicals from the estate of the late Andrew Procter, a renowned local collector of railway memorabilia. The sale will take place in the White Hall barn at the museum during the normal opening hours of 2 to 5[…]
The return of the museum’s spring Food and Craft Fair is scheduled for Sunday 26th April, starting at 11:00 am.
To celebrate the opening of the museum for the 2026 season, we have put on some special activities for children, with a focus on plants and gardening. Entrance is free, as are most activities. See the poster for details and Visit Us for information about the museum.
Are you bored? Want to make a difference? Then why not volunteer at the museum? We will be having a informal get-together for anyone who thinks they might be interested in volunteering. Come and see what we do and have chat with the current volunteers. There will be tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits. See the[…]
Following on from the success of the last Christmas activity day for children, we will be again putting on a series of child-centred activities, with an empashis on craft activities. Entry is free. See poster for more details.
The Wildlife Trust for Beds, Cambs & Northants and The Great Fen Project, in collaboration with Ramsey Rural Museum, The Ramsey Walled Garden and the National Lottery Heritage Fund present an Apple & Harvest Fair. See posters for details.
