From Timber Market to Takeaways - Norfolk Street, then and now
Many centuries ago, when entering Wisbech from the south-east, you came through an area known as the Timber Market, which roughly corresponds with the present...
7th May 2026
- 27th Jun 2026 10 AM - 4PMFind out more
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Coffee Morning: Norfolk Street, Now and Then
Join our Curator, Robert Bell, on Friday 15 May for an informal coffee morning where you can explore our latest temporary exhibition From Timber to Takeaways:...
Step into a world in miniature! Inspired by a charming 1940s matchbox from our collection—complete with a tiny kitchen, miniature characters, furniture, and utensils—this hands-on...
Step back in time and explore the bustling shops of the past in our latest exhibition, Norfolk Street: Now and Then. From old-fashioned confectioners to...
Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry: Author Event with Mia Hansson
Join Wisbech-based Tapestry enthusiast and embroidery expert Mia Hansson as she celebrates the launch of her newest publication Embroider the Bayeux Tapestry with a private...
As part of Wisbech Rose Fair 2026, Wisbech & Fenland Museum will be waiving all admission charges on Saturday 27 June.
There will be a small pop-up café...
We are delighted to be hosting Alison Crouch of the Ferry Project Cookery School and Fascinating Food for a cookery demonstration and talk inspired by literature this...
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