Discover everyday life in March through local history exhibits spanning Victorian heritage, railway legacy, and wartime stories in a beautifully preserved 1851 school building.

March & District Museum offers visitors a fascinating journey through the town's rich history, housed in a former school building dating back to 1851. The museum features three main exhibition rooms filled with local heritage, including Victorian life displays, railway heritage collections, military stories, and community memories that bring the past vividly to life. One of the museum's most compelling attractions is its exploration of March's crucial role during the Second World War, when the town was home to the largest marshalling yard in Europe. Visitors can learn the extraordinary stories of ordinary people who showed remarkable courage, including Ben Gimbert and James Nightall who helped prevent disaster at Soham, and Jim Hocking who gave his life to save the town. Beyond the indoor exhibits, the museum extends to outdoor spaces featuring a Fenland Cottage, traditional forge, and other historic artefacts that bring rural past life authentically to the present. The museum is volunteer-run and welcomes families and school groups. Entry is completely free, making it an accessible attraction for all ages. Group visits outside regular opening hours can often be arranged, and the museum offers educational loan boxes and structured school visits to support learning.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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MartinR

a year ago

Fascinating little museum. Packed full of interesting artefacts with a connection to March. Plenty to see. Staff are lovely, friendly and enthusiastically knowledgeable. Definitely worth visiting. Free parking close by in City Road car park.

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K. Peake

a year ago

This was a fabulous museum to visit, showcasing old cameras and board games from the March area! Toy trains accompany these and model ones are here too, both wooden and collectors' railway trains which are fascinating. There are mini animals and horses with wagons, old relics are kept from the World War Two era which was very interesting!

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Richard A'Court

2 years ago

We called in simply because we were walking past and it was open. We were greeted by a lovely and helpful lady. Each of the rooms had something of interest with nice well detailed documentation. Entrance was free with an option to make a donation, we’ve recently moved to Cambridgeshire so it was extra nice viewing some local history.

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Samantha Kettle

3 years ago

FREE ENTRY Lots of interesting exhibits covering a wide range of subjects covering local area. More you look, more you see. Staff friendly & helpful. Will return with my family soon.

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michael watling

7 years ago

This museum is one of the best i have been to,March is not a massive town but it has a fantastic history. We spent about 1 1/2 hours looking round and need to go back again. This is only open on wednesdays and saturdays but its well worth a visit. No charge for admission but donations . accepted

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026