Cambridge

Irresistable - must be visited!

Things to See and Do Around Cambridge and Outside the city limits:

CASTLES
Ely Cathedral - Impressive Norman Cathedral is known locally as the 'Ship of the Fens'.
Framlingham Castle - Explore this fine late 12th Century castle, former home to Mary Tudor.
Hedingham Castle - The castle is well known for its Jousting Tournaments performed by The Knights of Royal England during the summer months.
Kimbolton Castle - Henry VIII’s first wife Katherine of Aragon, is said to haunt Kimbolton Castle.
Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village - Experience life under the reign of William the Conqueror.
Peterborough Cathedral - The Cathedral is the final resting place of Henry VIII’s first Queen, Katherine of Aragon.

HOUSES & GARDENS
Anglesey Abbey Gardens & Lode Mill -A restored 16th century house, set in 98 acres of glorious landscaped gardens.
Audley End House & Gardens - An elegant Jacobean mansion set in parkland designed by 'Capability' Brown.
Burghley House & Park - This fine example of late Elizabethan architecture is set in parkland landscaped by 'Capability' Brown.
Oliver Cromwell's House - Visit the 17th century family home of Oliver Cromwell, and its famous haunted bedroom.
Peckover House & Garden - An attractive Georgian town house built c.1722.

GOLF
Cambridge Golf Club - An exciting 18 hole golf course, complete with all weather driving range. Non members may play at anytime.
Ely City Golf Course An impressive 18 hole golf course covering 6,602 yards. Non-members must hold a handicap certificate.
Girton Golf Club A challenging 18 hole par 69 course, covering 6,000 yards. Located within easy reach of Cambridge.
Gog Magog Golf Club offers two 18 hole courses situated in undulating Cambridgeshire countryside. Non members may play between Monday & Friday & must hold a handicap certificate.
Hemingford Abbots Golf Course - impressive 9 hole par 34 course, covering 5,202 yards. Golfers of all standards are welcome.
Whaddon Golf Course Golfers of all standards are welcome to play at the Whaddon Golf Centre.

MUSEUM
Blacked-Out Britain War Museum - The museum displays items of everyday life from the Second World War.
Duxford Imperial War Museum in Duxford is Europe’s Premier Aviation Museum.
Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum commemorates Octavia Hills life and work, as social reformer, and co-founder of the National Trust.
Prickwillow Engine Museum - An impressive collection of large engines, including the 1924 five cylinder Mirrless.
Ramsey Rural Museum - Enjoy exhibits ranging from World War II memorabilia, to agricultural machinery & sports equipment.
St Neots Museum - The St Neots museum tells the history of the town from prehistoric times to the present day.
Stained Glass Museum in Ely -The museum provides a unique insight into the history of stained glass.
The British Museum of Miniatures - Visit the largest collection of dolls houses & miniatures in the world.
The National Horseracing Museum - Enjoy a fascinating insight into the history of British Horse Racing.

SPORT, ACTIVITIES & ADVENTOURS
Aeromega Helicopters - Treat yourself to a flight with Aeromega Helicopters & enjoy breathtaking views of the Cambridgeshire countryside.
Bassingbourn Barracks Dry ski slope.
Bodyflight Bedford Learn to Fly at the World's Largest Skydiving Wind Tunnel
Cambridge Gliding Club - Book a trial lesson at one of the leading clubs in the country.
Classic Wings Vintage Aircraft Pleasure Flights - Enjoy a nostalgic flight over the stunning Cambridgeshire countryside in a Classic Dragon Rapide, or don the flying jacket, helmet and goggles and take a flight in a British Tiger Moth.
Country Pursuits Clay Target Club Clay pigeon shooting every Sunday.
Go Ape Experience - the excitement of aerial trekking through the heart of Thetford Forest.
Kartsport Experience - the thrill of kart racing at East Anglia’s premier karting centre.
Huntingdon Racecourse - Enjoy National Hunt race days at Huntingdon racecourse.
Mepal Outdoor Activity Centre offers a wide range of watersports and activities, from sailing & windsurfing, to paintball & archery.
Tandem Jumps Enjoy the ultimate experience of skydiving!
New Barns Shooting Ground Clay pigeon shooting.
Peterborough Greyhounds - Experience the excitement of Greyhound racing.
Peterborough Parachute Centre For the ultimate thrill-seeker!
Pidley Paintball - Enjoy the thrill of Paintball.
Virgin Balloon Flights - See East Anglia as never before in this experience of a lifetime.
Voyager Balloons Enjoy a balloon flight over the East Anglian countryside.
Wildtracks Off Road Activity Park - Enjoy the only purpose built off road activity park in the U.K, complete with military vehicles, 4X4, Quads & motorcross bikes.
Wizard Balloons - Enjoy a balloon flight over East Anglia with breath-taking views.

ZOO
Banham Zoo - Award winning zoo of which will appeal to the whole family.
Hamerton Zoo Park - Home to over 100 species of exotic birds and animals, from around the world.
Linton Zoo - Come and enjoy wildlife from all over the world, including snow leopards, tigers, zebras & tarantula spiders.
Mole Hall Wildlife Park - The Butterfly pavilion provides the visitor with a truly tropical experience.

AND THE REST .....
Audley End Miniature Railway - Enjoy the 1.5 mile ride through estate woodland on the Audley End miniature railway.
Bassingbourn Control Tower Museum - The museum is housed in the original airfield control tower, on what was one of the most famous bomber bases of WWII.
Bourn Mill - This is the only mill in Britain of a medieval design, it was rebuilt in the 18th and 19th century.
Byron's Pool Local Nature Reserve Byron's Pool is named after the poet Lord Byron (Trinity College) who would swim at the weir pool. The reserve offers picturesque circular walks next to the river cam.
Cambridge American Military Cemetery commemorates American service men & women who lost their lives in WWII.
Chilford Hall Vineyard & Winery - Explore Cambridgeshire's only Vineyard.
Colne Valley Railway - Experience the atmosphere of the Colne Valley Railway; enjoy its collection of operational vintage steam & diesel engines.
Grimes Graves - Visit this Neolithic flint mine that was first excavated in the 1870’s. Discover the conditions of Stone Age man some 4,000 years ago.
Houghton Mill is the last working watermill on the River Ouse.
Huntingdon is the birthplace of Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England in the 17th century.
Longthorpe Tower - View the finest example of 14th century domestic wall paintings in Northern Europe.
Nene Valley Railway - Home to over 28 steam & diesel locomotives, including Thomas, the children’s favourite engine.
Newmarket - the home of British horseracing. Enjoy a flutter at one of Britain's top class racecourses. Race meetings take place between April and October.
Ouse Valley Way - At 150 miles the Ouse Valley Way is one of the longest river valley walks in Britain. The route takes in Godmanchester, the picturesque Houghton Mill, St Ives & the Cambridgeshire Fens.
The National Stud Experience - the only thoroughbred stud in the country to open its gates to the public for guided tours.
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village - Enjoy a day at this reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village, set on the site of the original settlement. On display in its visitor centre are finds excavated from the site.