Attractions to Visit
Angles Theatre
Alexandra Road, Wisbech PE13 1HQ
Tel: 01945 474447
Built in 1793 The Angles Theatre is one of the oldest surviving Georgian theatres in the country. Tucked away in Alexandra Road this remarkable community theatre, with only 112 seats, offers a very intimate performance space. Specialising in drama, dance and musical theatre. The Angles Theatre welcomes both top amateur companies and visiting professionals. Many acclaimed performances have taken place on this stage so visitors may look forward to a memorable evening.
Butterfly and Wildlife Park
Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincs, PE12 9LE
Tel: 01406 363833
Web: www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk/
Tropical Butterfly House, Reptile Land, Ant Room, Birds of Prey displays, Adventure Playground, walk through Tropical Bird Aviary,
Open 21st Mar - 1st Nov from 10am
Admission: Adult £7.95, Child (3-16) £5.95, Family (2+2) £25, SC £6.95
Chatteris Museum
Church Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6JA
Tel: 01354 696319
Web: www.chatterismuseum.org.uk
Small local museum with displays reflecting the areas agricultural heritage.
Open Summer: Thurs 2-4.30pm, Sat 10am - 1pm. Open Winter: Thurs 2-4pm, Sat 10am - 12 noon
Admission free.
Dunhams Wood
Rodham Road, March PE15 0DN
Tel: 01354 652134
Trees, trains and sculptures - a woodland oasis in the flat Fenland countryside. Open bank holiday Sundays and Mondays, Easter - Aug 2-5pm. Last Sunday during July and every Sunday in August. 22nd March - Mothering Sunday.
Admission; Adult £2, Child 50p
Elgoods Brewery and Garden
North Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1LN
Tel: 01945 583160
Web: www.elgoods-brewery.co.uk
Traditional 18th century family brewery with 4 acre garden with many delightful features. Visitor centre and tea room. Open 28th April - 24th September 2009 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 11:30 - 16:30.
Garden Admission: Adult £3, Children/over 60's £2.50, under 6 years free.
Brewery Tour including Garden and tasting at 14:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Admission: Adult £6.50, Children 6-16 £4 ( no children under 6 years)
New for 2009: Sunday openings 7th June, 5th July and 2nd August. 13:00-16:00.
Fenland and West Norfolk Aviation Museum
Bambers Centre, Old Lynn Road, West Walton, Wisbech, PE14 7DA
Tel: 01945 461771 (During opening hours)
Web: www.fawnaps.co.uk
Open weekends and Bank Holidays from Good Friday to to end of September. 9.30 - 17:00. Admission; Adult £1.50, Children/Concession 75p.
March Museum
High Street, March, PE15 9JJ
Tel: 01354 655300
A busy museum reflecting life in a Fenland market town over the past 100 years. Open all year (except Christmas and New Year) Wed by arrangement at other times. Admission free. Donations welcome.
Octavia Hill's Birthplace House
8 South Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JB
Tel: 01945 476358
Web: www.octaviahill.org
A grade II* listed Georgian house, in which Octavia Hill, social reformer and co-founder of the National Trust, was born. New features include a Victorian Chamber of Horrors and one of Octavia's 'outdoor sitting-rooms' in the 'secret' garden.
Open: Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun 15th March - end Oct. 13:00 - 16:30 (last admission 16:00) other appointments are available by appointment.
Admission: Adult £3.50, Concessions and NT members £2.50. Children £1.50, Family (2+2) £8.00
Ouse Washes Reserve
Welches Dam, Manea, Nr March PE15 0NF
Tel: 01354 680212
Web: www.rspb.org
RSPB Reserve attracting thousands of over- wintering swans and ducks. Phone for lastest information. Open all year.
Peckover House and Garden N.T.
North Brink, Wisbech, PE13 1JR
Tel: 01945 583463
Elegant Georgian Town House with 2 acre walled Victorian style garden with summer houses, croquet and licensed tea room at the Reed Barn.
Open: March 14th - November 1st, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues and Wed. Also Good Fri, Bank Holiday Mondays and Rose Fair. Garden and Restaurant 12-5pm, House/shop/bookshop 1-4.30pm.
Admission: Adult £5.80, Children £2.90, Family ticket (2+2) £14.70. Garden only Adult £3.70, Child £1.85 (N.T. members free)
Skylark Studios
Hannath ROad, Tydd Gote, Wisbech, PE13 5ND
Tel: 01945 420403
Contemporary art gallery with changing exhibitions, classes, framing, tea and coffee. Open 9th Jan - 20th Dec, 10am - 5pm Wed - Sat (Tuesday by appointment) Admission free.
Stonea Camp
Off the B1093 near March, signed Stitches Farm
Site of the lowest 'hill fort in Britain', built during the Iron Age, Open all year. Free Admission.
St Wendreda's Church
Town End, March
A magnificent church noted for its timber roof with 120 angels carved from wood. Key for the church can be collected from The Stars Public House, between 12noon - 5pm, tel 01354 652863. Church open on Saturdays.
The Cage Interpretation Centre
Parsons Drove
Once the village lock-up, now a 'mini'museum depicting Fen life as seen through the eyes of John Peck, farmer, village constable and diarist.
Open: April - Sept, Wed and Sun 2-5pm.
Whittlesey Museum
Market Street, Whittlesey PE7 1BD
Tel: 01733 840968
Wide randing displays and reconstrustions including the local brick industry, drainage and argriculture.
Open all year Fri and Sun 2.30pm - 4.30pm, Sat 10am - 12noon. Other times by appointment. Small admission charge.
Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust
Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Near Wisbech, Cambs PE14 9TN
Tel: 01353 860711
Web: www.wwt.org.uk/visit/welney
Wetland Centre famous for its thousands of over-wintering wild swans and ducks. Large observation hides, shop and tearoom. Open daily 10am-5pm. Late opening until 8pm from mid November until end of February. Thurs - Sun. Closed Christmas day.
Admission: Adult £5.95, Children £2.95, Concessions £4.50 and Family ticket (2+2) £16.
Wisbech and Fenland Museum
Museum Square, Wisbech PE13 1ES
Tel: 01945 583817
Purpose built Victorian Museum retaining the charm and character of the time. Exhibits include Fenland history, archaeology and geology, Thomas Clarkson and the abolition of slavery. Open all year Tues -Sat 10am-4pm. Admission free.
Woodhouse Farm Park
Jew House Drove, Friday Bridge, Near Wisbech, PE14 0HB
Tel: 01945 860309
Web: www.woodhousefarmpark.co.uk
Come and experience a genuine working farm. Plenty of animals to see and handle. Also indoor and outdoor play areas, tea room, gift shop, picnic area, nature walk and wildlife pond.
Open Easter to 30th October Tue-Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays 10:30 - 5pm (last admission 4pm). Reduced opening for winter (contact for details)
Admission: Adult £5.50, Children/SC £5.00, under 3's free, Family ticket (2+2) £20. Seasonal membership available. Guide dogs only.
For more information please contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01945 583 263
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