"Fossils Galore" offers fantastic kids activities and a Dino dig with great prizes. The activity bundle is reasonably priced and includes lots of fun for kids of all ages. The staff are friendly and professional, and the shop offers reasonably priced items, making it perfect for kids with pocket money. Visitors highly recommend the experience and look forward to returning to explore the museum.
We attended today, it was fantastic!! The kids activities are amazing, the image below is everything one of my children got from the activities she did and the prize she won from the Dino dig.
Fossils galore is brilliantly priced, I couldn’t believe everything we got for the activity bundle! 100% worth doing. Lots of activities for kids of all ages.
All of the staff are friendly and professional. After the activities we looked round the shop, all items were priced in the right price range for crystals. I was so impressed because all the kids items were perfectly priced. Brilliant for kids who maybe are going with pocket money.
I highly recommend, we didn’t have time for the museum today but we’re all looking forward to go back and see the museum.
Cherie — Google review
This was a new discovery for us! Me and my son had no plans so I searched online for things to do and this place popped up.
Very welcoming and the young volunteers were absolutely lovely and so helpful.
It's not something to fill the whole day maybe 1-1.5 hours but still my son loved it!
Jessica — Google review
Fab morning at Fossils Galore. Lovely activities, friendly stuff all very knowledgeable and encouraging. Worth a visit.
Stephanie Bryant — Google review
Came in looking for some crystals for my friend for Christmas ,the staff were extremely helpful telling me what they all meant and do then helped me pick out the perfect ones for her :)
Holli Venni — Google review
This shop is a real find, fossils, gem stones and crystals galore. Not only that but a tea room and children's workshop too.
Lady at the till was lovely to chat with, nothing was too much trouble.
I will definitely visit again, next time with my son.
Ria Kendall (FibroPrincess) — Google review
Such a hidden gem.....volunteers are informative and friendly. Great rapport with kids and the activities get the kids engrossed. My 8yr old came away so proud of what he had found. Gold, shark's teeth, geodes etc etc. I took older grandchildren there 10 years ago and they still remember it!
June Burton — Google review
Really lovely little place. For a dino lover it's the perfect place to visit. We went in the museum and a really lovely, polite young man called Marshall helped us with our activity where we dug for fossils. We learnt a lot and really enjoyed our time. Well worth a visit.
Alexandra Cooper — Google review
Thank you for a really fun and informative afternoon. We had such a good time and Jamie, Aaron and Lacey took time and great care to make sure we got the most out of our visit. We will definitely be coming back again soon.
Carole East — Google review
Just popped in when I stayed in March for work. Amazing shop and well priced with lots of fossils and minerals to choose from. Staff were really helpful and friendly.
Will definitely come back if I'm in the area to check out the museum since I didn't have time!
Lee Popplewell — Google review
We are first time visitors and we will definitely be back!!
We completed the skills bundle and it was so much fun!! We did get a bit competitive as a family.
When you first arrive, I didn't see anywhere to park but we found a car park that was 5 min walk, it looks like a shop. Lacey was telling us it's an old bank (the old safe can still be seen). When you first walk in, there are cases filled with crystals, fossils and jewellery. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We asked about fossil hunting (found on their website and from reviews read) and they gave us a list!! Skills bundle selected!! Jamie suggested the museum and we have 6 months membership... hopefully a little bit more Indy will be seen).
Out back is where we had a great time going from station to station. Lacey stayed with us the whole time and helped me find a blue and white piece of pottery 🥰🥰 thank you Lacey!! We could take 3 pieces from each station. Safe to say we now have a goody bag upon leaving!! It was carefully thought of as all pieces were bagged with a info sheet!! Perfect to help remind ourselves after a few months!!
Lacey offered to show us around the museum, though small... it was enough to appreciate the work that went into what they have!! Check out the mammoth hip and Indy's skin prints!!
After walking around the museum... shopping!! OK, me and my step daughter can shop but we struggled to think of what we wanted to buy!! There are so many pieces that we could of got, the thought and care behind the displays!!
We will be back!! And we are thinking about joining the field trips too!!
Thank you Jamie and Sarah for fossil galore and thank you Lacey for putting up with us 🥰🥰
Jess — Google review
Boys aged 9 and 10 had a great time. A little expensive so didnt get to see the museums it was extra. Felt we were rushed through each activity so very disappointed considering how much I spent
Skylark Garden Centre & Cafe offers a variety of attractions including a cafe, fishing lakes, farm shop, events space and funyard. Visitors can enjoy an appetizing Sunday lunch at the cafe and explore the garden-related products available for purchase. The center also features clean facilities with sanitizers available. However, some visitors may find the lack of seating outside the cafe to be a downside, especially for those with walking or standing problems.
Best coffee around in their cafe. Some good deals in the garden centre. Had a great day, lots of activities. Can't wait to go again.
Jennifer Gill — Google review
Really great time. The maze was amazing. There were plenty of other act as well. The water splash games and. The trampoline / sandpit area was amazing. My daughter and her cousins all had a great time. Just a little bit pricey for what we felt it's worth.
Had a great long day out though.
Stephen Edwards — Google review
Local garden centre. Nice cafe if you don't go when it's busy in the school holidays. Very noisy with echoing children shouting! You are allowed to take your dog in and take him for a walk round the big field at the back, but have to eat outside if you want a cuppa after the walk with the pup. Bacon sandwich was nice. Good bread and nice tea.
I heard that they are going to expand the cafe. It would be nice if they had an area that allows dogs.
Hilary Gibbons — Google review
I can't really comment on the garden center as I've only been in there once. Had a quick look round and left because the prices were way out of my league. But I do go to the car boot a bit, but even that's getting expensive too. A pound a person to go in and minimum of £15 a table if you want to sell your stuff on the car boot. That's a lot of dosh for a table on a car boot. You have to sell 15 quids worth of stuff before you make anything. Plus what ever it cost you to get there. So I would have to sell 25 quids worth of stuff before I made a penny. And we all know that that is not guaranteed that you will make that money back. But it is a large car boot with dealers and normal booter people. Sorry not got that much good to say but I always am honest in my reviews. Keep looking honesty as always my friends. X
Barry ?Baza T? Thompson — Google review
We not only went to the garden centre but also spent the day at the Maze and play park. Great fun for the children (it was not busy when we were there). Ample free parking with several options for food and drink (I can personally recommend the ploughman's!) All in all, a great family day out!
Dee Sturgess — Google review
Dog friendly, pleasant experience. Our food was very tasty despite how busy they were after the car boot, but I would add one thing, my egg, sausage, and bacon sandwich was sincerely let down by the bread! It was far too flimsy! A big bap or rustic style bread might be better! I had to eat it with a knife and fork 🤣🍽
rita yorke — Google review
Brilliant family day out! A welcoming and friendly team throughout the site with an array of activities for the family. Very reasonably priced and well worth the visit!
Sam L Edmunds — Google review
Hands down this has got to be one of my favorite garden centers since moving to the UK. We have a lovely garden center only 6 minutes from us, but will go out of our way to travel to Skylark from the Haddenham area. The staff here is incredibly helpful and friendly. There is always some sort of deal on plants, the cafe, or the inside shopping area. Last time we even got a very large beautiful glazed pot free with our total order. Also the farm stand in the parking lot has the best eggs from their chickens.
Jub's Journey — Google review
We visited again November 2023. This was for trip out, thanks to my daughter and son-in-law. I had a really good, appetising, tasty Sunday lunch.
Later I took a few photos of the 4 pygmy goats. Really brilliant.
Very good selection of all things garden related.
Some were too expensive for me, others good value.
Toilets very clean, with sanitiser available.
Only let down for me, and anyone who has walking/standing problems was the lack of any seating, except in the café. Home now and suffering from walking too far.
Rob Marple — Google review
Beautiful garden centre, wouldn't say it is massive but a good size! Love all the local food and drink selections.
The cafe...
It is amazing! Breakfasts are the best around, absolutely stunning, fresh, and perfectly cooked, kudos to the chef! The staff are always so lovely, thank you!!
Amie — Google review
What it is, is, you never quite know what to expect from Skylark. Today it's full of Christmas, a supreme toasted teacake and perfectly percolated coffee. Extraordinary, as ever.
Probably the very best cheese scone I've ever tasted: warm from the oven with plenty of butter. Sensational.
David Learner — Google review
Called in mid morning for a bacon sandwich in the cafe while ordering my spring supplies for the garden,which were delivered later in the week (free). Good selection for breakfast food.Three rashers and cooked properly as you expect.Pleasant staff throught and an easy way to pass a couple of hours.Convenient store with good selection,i hope they can sell all that garden furniture ,a really extensive display for anybody in the market for it
bodix006 UK — Google review
What a lovely little day out , nice food and the staff were honestly tge best bunch of people , plenty to do and stress free
St Wendreda's Church is a must-see for its impressive vaulted ceiling adorned with 118 angels and intricate wood carvings on the font. The church also features beautiful stained glass windows and a small area dedicated to a WW2 pilot. Visitors can appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and take in the inspiring carved ceiling, making it a highly recommended stop for those seeking historical and architectural marvels.
I went in to look at the angel carvings. The two curators were very helpful with information concerning the church.
colin “Retro Brit” powell — Google review
Beautiful building, lovely angel roof carved in wood. Well worth a visit
Dallas Frost — Google review
Very nice venue in a lovely location. Good kitchen but the toilets are a bit obvious the tight side.
Toni-ann Hammond — Google review
Fantastic Angel roof...claims to be the best example in the world....well worth a look
Laura Cavener — Google review
Main interest is the vaulted ceiling which is why you should visit. Church also has a small area in remembrance of a WW2 pilot who gave his life to steer a bomber away from the town. Church is nice interesting and peaceful to sit quietly
Max Mobius — Google review
Had to call keyholes, only had to wait a few minutes. Lovely church. Angels amazing. Recommend hugely
Donna Cyd — Google review
This is a must see , 118 angels on the roof inside (and 1 devil) , give it a wow factor. The wood carving on the font is top notch and the stained glass is also beautiful highly recommended
kevin mills — Google review
Beautiful church! So much history to explore and the carved angels are breathtaking
Cheryl Smith — Google review
Beautiful church. Make sure you look up to see all the beautiful carved angels inside the roof
J T — Google review
Inspiring carved ceiling - according to the church guide the carved angels are 'half life size'!
David Lamkin — Google review
The angels on the interior of the roof are totally awesome. If you like churches.
Bodge Aylestone Ward — Google review
Excellent church most inspiring.
philip ball — Google review
This is a lovely church with a fantastic arched ceiling. The grounds are well kept and there are a few benches for quiet contemplation. Its in a quiet end of town and parking is not a problem in the street to the front. The services are friendly and welcoming. I would heartily recommend a visit if you are in the area.
The March and District Museum is a small but fascinating museum in the town of March, offering free admission with donations accepted. Open only on Wednesdays and Saturdays, it showcases a wide range of exhibits covering local and fenland history. Visitors can expect friendly staff, interesting displays, and the opportunity to learn about the area's rich heritage. Many visitors express their desire to return due to the ever-changing exhibits and wealth of information available at this charming museum.
Lovely local museum with friendly and helpful staff and lots of interesting exhibits. The only problem was that it was baking hot in all rooms except the one with the camera collections. Would like to have stayed longer but needed to go outside to cool down.
Jerry Pank — Google review
Nice local museum.
Helpful and friendly stewarding staff
Mark Pegler — Google review
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.
Samantha Kettle — Google review
Absolutely amazed at the history in here, ladies on reception very informative & helpful, was taken aback at how much is in here, definitely worth a visit
Linda Elderton — Google review
So much to see and read, a wonderful museum.
People are wonderful who work there.
Susan Cornhill — Google review
Sad to find it closed until the weekend. We previously visited from Australia in June2000, almost 45 years after beginning school here in September 1955. The museum was great back then and would have liked to see it today.
Christine Borserio — Google review
Lovely museum full of local and fenland history. Exhibits often change so always worth another visit.
Free admission as Museum runs on donations. So please if you do visit leave a little in the donation box
colin steer — Google review
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
michael watling — Google review
So much to look at and volunteers are very helpful.
Darrell Felton — Google review
What a wonderful local museum. So many items to see all with local connections. Some displays in historical contex other in subject selections. Lots of information either with the exibitions, in folders and pictures or from the very helpful and friendly local staff. Well worth many vists as will see different perespectives on each visit. Well done to the Museum and local supporters. And its free but please consider supportive donation.
Fox Narrowboats offers day boat hire near Ely, Cambridge. Visitors had a great time with their families, finding the boats well-equipped and the team welcoming and helpful. They enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and encountered friendly boaters and fishermen. Another visitor praised the fantastic service received during their narrowboat hire experience, expressing interest in returning for a longer term hire in the future.
Somewhat of a late review, but it's only right to do so after such fantastic service we received.
We hired a narrowboat for the day and found it an absolutely brilliant experience. The staff were very professional and friendly, we will definitely be visiting again, maybe partaking in a longer term hire next...
Thanks again.
Jason Murfitt — Google review
Although I'll never do this again, it was brilliant. This boat was a year old and kitted out beautifully. Two bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. Fully loaded kitchen...the meals we were able to cook...mwah!
The people at Fox Narrowboats were lovely smiling people. Their happiness was contagious.
They even let you pre-order to have a Tesco delivery loaded on board.
It's a very lovely setup for beginners and experienced narrowboat-ers.
But beginners be aware that it isn't simple to keep the long boat away from the shores and/or putting it gently into the locks. You must take your time and concentrate.
I am ex-navy, familiar intimately with water, but this is something completely different. There are no real waves, but a passing boat can make you feel like there are.
This experience was one of my best trips taken over the years because the narrowboat community is welcoming and very inviting. For this reason alone, I'd go again, but as a novice 60-foot narrowboat skipper, I will say only, "been there...got the t-shirt." I've got new grey hair from the responsibility...lol.
joh L. R. — Google review
A wonderful family day out - we hired the Adventurer Narrowboat for the day. Staff were friendly, helpful and informative. Boat was clean and well equipped.
Sarah Babin — Google review
We really enjoyed our day on The Adventure narrow boat, which was smart and well equipped. Going through the Marmont Priory lock was educational and also fun. We indulged in some Glam Grazing by Gem (afternoon tea) on board which was excellent. All 10 of us had a great day.
Angus Culverwell — Google review
Day Boat hire.
We were due to go earlier in the year but due to high winds got postponed.
Just been and we absolutely loved it. 2 families with 5 children between 7 and 16.
Really well kitted out and team couldnt have been more welcoming and helpful.
Lovely and peaceful and all the other boaters and fisherman we encountered were very friendly.
I'd definitely do this again and recommend it to others.
Thanks
J D — Google review
My wife and I come from Sweden and had a plan for hiring a narrowboat.
We have hired the Rural Fox for one week from Fox Narrowboats in March.
We came fram March and drove the boat till Oundle.
The river Nene is beautiful and peaceful and the boat life i easy going. Friendly people you meet during the journey. The boat is easy to drive and the locks are fun to deal with. We will thanks the people from Fox Narrowboats for the help and organization to make our week really unforgettable.
The boat was in perfekt condition, clean and cosy.
We had really nothing more to wish.
Wish you all the best
Greatings from Peter & Cina
Peter Rietveld — Google review
Hired a narrowboat for the day. Staff very professional and friendly. After a quick training session we were on our way. We still had lots learn! Time flew fly by and overall we had a brilliant day. We will certainly do again - Thank you
Steve Hall — Google review
20 old geezers took a couple of boats for a day out and enjoyed it immensely. Staff were extremely helpful. You want to see all these old farts walking the plank to enable us to shore and hobble to the Fish and Chip shop. Well worth the money.
Clive Winn — Google review
Fantastic service from everyone at the marina. I unexpectedly landed here in need of repairs, which were done first thing the next day. So much more efficient than I'd anticipated. Really beautiful place, very close to the shops too.
Reed Goodbody — Google review
We took Platinum Fox out with our 3 children for a long weekend and it was the best! Never long boated before, but staff were super friendly and helpful, boat was really tidy and comfy, highly recommended!