Stretham Old Engine

Recently Three Ladies in a Boat looked to moor next to the Stretham Old Engine Museum. One Lady had an accident. Simon, who works at the museum was at hand and so very kindly helped us out. We can not thank him enough.
In additional to the kindness shown we quickly had a look in side the museum and I must say it was GREAT. Well worth a visit. The engine and equipment in the museum were in brilliant condition. Another splendid job.
Thank you Simon for your help and also thank you to you and the rest of the museum team for preserving such great history.

Very interesting old pumping station with a huge steam engine. Only open on certain days but worth a visit. Enthusiasts there give an excellent tour.

A little-known gem - certainly worth a visit for anyone interested in history or early technologies, adults and children alike. A brilliantly enthusiastic and knowledgeable gentleman will generously show you all the nooks and corners of the building, and share all the details. Very atmospheric and entertaining. A good idea to arrive well prepared as there are no facilities there.

Brilliant place to visit for anyone interested in history of the Fens, engineering, agriculture and society. Also it's a super location just to experience some peace and tranquillity. Accessibility is a bit of an issue inside the building, this was actually constructed as a 'working machine' after all! The volunteer team we met were fantastic with their knowledge of the old engine and the fenlands history, their enthusiasm is quite infectious. Well worth an afternoon visit.

Lovely place worth a visit and lovely people who run it .and beautiful walks beside the river 👍very interesting place and it's open to the public this bank holiday weekend and every Sunday I do believe

A trip back to see the machinery used to drain the fens in the 1800s. You can see the beam engine and it's boilers. Walk around and see how it worked and the effort that was involved. Exhibits of tools and equipment used. All run by local volunteers.

A most enjoyable and educational visit with my eldest son Steve and Grandson Josh.
The guides are extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. We intend to visit again next time we are passing in our boat.
Thoroughly recommended

A very interesting place to visit if you like industrial archeology. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful.