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Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey
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Denny Abbey
Ely Road
Waterbeach
Cambridge
CB5 9PQ
Cambridgeshire
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archaeology, Architecture, Social History
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Contact details
Office (Tel)
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01223 860988
Education (Tel)
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01223 863036
Office (Fax)
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01223 860988
General Enquiries
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f.m.denny@tesco.net
Education Department
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education@f-m-denny.fsnet.co.uk
The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey website
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www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk
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Open
19 March-31 October 2005
Daily 1200-1700
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Closed
1 November - 18 March, except for school/special group visits
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Admission charges
2005 charges
Adults £3.80, Concessions £3.00, Children £1.60, under 5s free, Family ticket £9.60
English Heritage members free to Abbey and reduced entry to Museum
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Discounts
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Description
Explore the rural life of Cambridgeshire and discover the fascinating story of the Benedictine monks, Knights Templar and Franciscan nuns who lived in Denny Abbey. Find out about farming in the past by a visit to the craft workshops, which include a wheelwright and blacksmith.
Experience home life of the 1940's in our farmworker's cottage and visit the village shop. Peel away the layers of history in the abbey - from the Victorian farmhouse to the Norman interiors of the 12th century church and the 14th century Franciscan refectory.
With exciting displays and interactives for all the family, the Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey is a truly wonderful visit, in a beautiful rural setting.
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Collections description
Agricultural objects relating to Cambridgeshire, mostly 19th and 20th century which demonstrate the transition from hand tools to the mechanisation of farming.
Domestic social history collection related to living in rural Cambridgeshire.
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Key artists and exhibits
Interactive displays
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1940's Farmworker's Cottage
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Sugar Beet Machinery
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Articles
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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Disability Access
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Shop
Study facilities
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