Cromwell Museum
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Overview
Oliver Cromwell was born in Huntingdon in 1599. He became Lord Protector in 1653, the head of a British republic. His rise to power was extraordinary. This museum interprets his life and legacy through portraits, documents and objects associated with Cromwell. The Museum opened in 1962 in the old grammar school where Cromwell had been a pupil. Cromwell was driven by his religious commitment from the 1630s onwards. As MP for Cambridge he became an active soldier in the English Civil Wars of the 1640s. His success on the battlefield and his skill as a politician led him to power as Lord Protector.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Oct, Tue-Sun 11-3.30; Nov-Mar, Tue-Fri & Sun 1.30-3.30, Sat 11-3.30
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
- Children
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens.
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Caravan & Camping
Huntingdon Boathaven & Caravan Park
- Ice pack facility
- Picnic Area
- Wifi available
- Calor Gas
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