This is a very interesting museum if you are interested in old farm buildings and machinery, my grandad was a master farrier and made ploughs so it was interesting to me to see some of the early machinery horse drawn and tractor drawn at this.museum, in addition they had a reference catalogue for each machine. It's well laid out and has a great play area for you g children. The abbey has been deconstructed in an interesting way that lets you see the change in building styles through each era of it's use. Don't miss out on the old farm house that has a lot of interesting items in it, amazed they can leave so much laying around but it's nice to see people have respected that they have been left so open to see. It's not a cheap visit but we were very glad we stopped. There a cafe on site and the volunteers were very knowledgeable about everything on site and great to chat to. The access to the car park is really single track and you need to be careful as it has some blind corners, the car park is close but is on a grassy field.

What a simply beautiful place to visit, very quiet and tranquil and full of history, I highly recommend coming here and just enjoy. The staff were helpful and joyful which really elevated my experience here.

A nice little museum with a collection of machinery that will make you grateful for modern technology. There is a cafe and toilets as well as a play area for kids. Few bits undercover and information boards dotted about telling you what's on show. The abbey is a puzzle as what's left is only a small part which has been turned into a manor house but you can see it over two levels and again there are information boards or a guide book to help tell it's story.

We had a wonderful family experience immersed in a beautiful historical atmosphere. First of all, the natural beauty and fresh air of the area where the monastery is located reminded us how exhausting city life can be. The environment was quiet, full of oxygen, and thoughtfully designed with both open parks and indoor activity areas for children. Everything was carefully selected—very clean and safe. At the entrance, we were greeted by agricultural equipment, including an early hydraulic system tractor with attachable tools. Learning about the history of this particular tractor made me a bit emotional: it was designed by Ferguson, and sadly, his son passed away after falling into a ditch with one of the tractors. Mothers tend to get sentimental... There were also small museum sections showing how local villagers and those who once lived in the monastery coped with life in those times—daily routines, fishing in the lake, food preparation, and transportation—illustrated with visual objects and audio guides. The story of the monastery itself, its design, and its historical texture were all truly impressive. Over the years, it hosted three different religious orders. If you’re interested in history and architecture, this is definitely a place you should visit.

Very interesting site. It's good value for money if you're local because tickets last for one year, so that's £6 for an adult and you can return as many times as you like in a year. Staff and volunteers were extremely friendly. It's not a full day trip, probably 2 hours if you factor in a stop at the cafe. It would be a great place to factor into a trip to Ely or nearby Wicken Fen. It's very kid friendly and there's quite a lot of learning to do if you take the time to read the information boards. Not a full day, but a really interesting visit to a unique building.