# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Straw Bear weekend at Whittlesey Museum 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Straw Bear Festival is a highlight in the Whittlesey Town year!
We will be open on 
- Friday 16th January from 10am-1pm 
-Saturday 17th January from 10am-3.30pm 

Be sure to visit the museum which is a little hidden gem with so much to see.
This year we have some hand crafted items for sale.
These include hand crocheted "Fenland Follies"
We like to think of these as Fen/Whittlesey 'Good luck'  symbols.
Choose your Folly from a variety of charming colours. These are just £2 each / 3 for £5!

We have some hand painted Straw Bear coasters...each one is different. When they're gone, they're gone!

We have a £1 lucky dip (soft toys). You can also  'Guess the name ' of our cuddly bears and dogs for a chance to win one to take home with you.
£1 a go...winners will be contacted as soon as all names are taken.

We have some lovely Whittlesey/Straw Bear fridge magnets, Straw Bear related cards and key rings, Flag of The Fens keyrings and postcards and a great selection of books, including several by local authors.
Indeed, something for all ages!

Why not beat the crowds and come along on Friday.
Our team of volunteer stewards look forward to welcoming you.

Admission is £2.50 adult/75p under 16s 
( cash / card payments accepted)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peterborough/straw-bear-weekend-at-whittlesey-museum/200029503265445
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, volunteering, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029503265445?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=peterborough-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Peterborough
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Market Street, Whittlesey
- **lat**: 52.55652
- **long**: -0.12895
- **full address**: Market Street, Whittlesey, 5052 Market Street, Peterborough, PE7 1, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Whittlesey Museum (https://allevents.in/org/whittlesey-museum/25972033)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Market Street, Whittlesey, 5052 Market Street, Peterborough, PE7 1, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Whittlesey Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, art, literary-art, volunteering, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Straw Bear weekend at Whittlesey Museum  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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