The Maids Head Wicken

The Maids Head Wicken Sophisticated food in a homely atmosphere. Jamie
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Our aim at the Maids Head is to provide the ultimate gastronomic experience in a stylish pub setting which feels as relaxed as your own front room.

09/06/2026

Pizza oven is on!!!!

08/06/2026

Jamie and Jonny talk cows!!!!
Spinney Abbey

08/06/2026

Introducing Our Lunchtime Sandwich Menu
Available from this Wednesday

Club Sandwich
Chicken breast, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and a fried egg, served on toasted bread.

Croque Monsieur
A classic French toasted sandwich with ham, Gruyère cheese and béchamel.

Roasted Pepper, Pesto & Mozzarella
Roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella and basil

07/06/2026

Progress at the Kingfisher Nature Reserve Café So Far!

It’s all coming together at Wicken. A proper café serving proper food, along with tasting evenings and special events, is on the way.

We’re also delighted to see local businesses working together and supporting one another. It’s fantastic to see the village becoming busier, with more reasons for people to visit, stay longer, and enjoy everything Wicken has to offer.

Jamie’s comment at the end is so northern!!!

07/06/2026

Brand New Opening Times – Starting Monday 8th June

From tomorrow, we will be introducing our new opening hours.

Pub Opening Hours

Open all day, every day.

Food Service Hours

Monday
12:00pm – 2:30pm

Tuesday
5:00pm – 8:30pm

Pizza Night is staying. Many of our locals were disappointed to hear it might be leaving, so we have decided to continue serving pizzas on Tuesday evenings.

Wednesday – Friday
12:00pm – 2:30pm
5:00pm – 8:30pm

Saturday
12:00pm - 4:00pm
5:00pm - 8:30pm

Sunday
12:00pm – 4:00pm

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to welcoming you soon. Jamie, Melissa, Noah and the whole team!!!

06/06/2026

Wicken village fete Saturday 13th June

Also Bev’s birthday bbq later on today at 6pm

05/06/2026

Jonny’s History Lesson: Spinney Abbey

Jonny explores the rich history of Spinney Abbey, one of Cambridgeshire’s hidden historic gems.

Founded as an Augustinian priory in the early 13th century, Spinney Abbey occupied a rare patch of higher ground on the edge of the Fens. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536, the site passed into private ownership and evolved into the historic home that stands today.

The Abbey also has links to Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell, who spent part of his retirement here. Local tradition even holds that King Charles II paid a visit in 1671.

From medieval monks to Cromwell connections, Spinney Abbey’s story spans centuries of English history.

And yes, we’ve got Jonny mic’d up for this one.

Spinney Abbey

04/06/2026

Jamie’s stripping away all the shields and going bare.

This is Part 1 of 2.

There are almost tears in this one as he talks about the struggles of the maid’s head, going from being a chef to a business owner!!!

Part 2 dives into his childhood—the experiences that shaped him and the driving force behind everything he’s become.

The walls are coming down. The truth is finally surfacing.

04/06/2026

At The Maids Head, our aim is simple: to be a genuine village pub at the heart of the community.

We focus on delivering consistency, a welcoming atmosphere, great food, exciting specials, and live music, while staying true to what matters most — being a great village pub.

As Jamie often says, we’ll never satisfy everyone, because everyone has different tastes, styles, and opinions on how a pub should be run. What we can promise is that we’ll continue working hard to create a place where people can come together, enjoy themselves, and feel at home.

What many people don’t see is that a pub isn’t a hobby — it’s a lifestyle. For one person to be driving the whole operation seven days a week, keeping standards high and the doors open, is not far from a miracle. The dedication, hard work, and sacrifices behind the scenes are immense.

Meet one of our villagers, Rowena, who has watched and experienced the journey of the pub from the very beginning and has seen how it has grown into the community hub it is today.

03/06/2026

Check out this hidden gem – Kingfisher Nature Reserve! A proper version of Wicken!

Join us as we head off on the Wicken Safari and explore what makes this place so special.

The open days are on the 4th and 5th of July, so get it in your diary and make a day of it. Head over to the pub afterwards and round the day off properly.

And because we’re spoiling you, you’ve got two videos in one day, both packed full of positive vibes.

You lucky lot!

Address

12 High Street, Wicken
Ely
CB75XR

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+441353881091

Website

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