March and District Museum

The railway heritage and local history of the Fens doesn't get much airtime, which is precisely why March and District Museum deserves a proper look. Located in the town centre, it's a small affair run by enthusiasts who actually care about what they're showing you - the kind of place where someone will chat your ear off about the old railway junction if you let them.

You'll find exhibits covering March's development from a sleepy fenland village into a Victorian railway hub. There are photographs, artefacts, and information about the engineering that transformed the landscape - draining the marshes, building the rail lines, all of it. If you've got an interest in social history or the industrial past of East Anglia, it's well worth an hour of your time. Kids might find it a bit dry unless they're already into railways or local history, but there's enough tangible stuff to keep them engaged rather than just reading panels.

The museum sits handily for anyone staying at Fenland Camping and Caravan Park or Knightsbridge Caravan and Marina Park, both just a couple of miles away. It's free admission - a proper bonus - and you can usually just turn up, though it's worth checking opening times before you go. Don't expect to spend half a day here, but as part of a broader Fenland exploration, it adds genuine depth to understanding where you are and why the landscape looks the way it does.