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Cities
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Peterborough |
20 minutes |
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All these cities exhibit good
architecture and shopping |
Cambridge |
25 minutes |
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Ely |
40 minutes |
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Stamford |
25 minutes |
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Northampton |
45 minutes |
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London |
60 minutes train journey from
Huntingdon station |
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Seaside |
1 hour |
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Market Towns
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Market Day(s) |
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Huntingdon |
10 minutes |
Wednesday & Saturday |
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St. Ives |
15 minutes |
Monday, Friday & Bank
Holiday Mondays |
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St. Neots |
15 minutes |
Thursday |
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Ramsey |
15 minutes |
Saturday |
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Tourist Atractions
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Hamerton Wildlife Park -
many endangered species |
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A small selection |
Raptor Foundation - bird
of prey hospital and sanctuary homing more than 200 birds with falconry
displays |
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Nene Valley Railway -
working railway with 7.5 miles of track for a "great steamy day
out" |
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Kimbolton Castle - former
residence of Queen Catherine of Aragon, many types of architecture |
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Elton Hall - mixture of
medieval, gothic and classic styles |
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Houghton Watermill -
timber built water-mill milling days are Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays |
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Local Potteries |
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Museums
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Cromwell - in Huntingdon
dedicated to Oliver Cromwell |
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Norris - in St.Ives
dedicated to the history of Huntingdonshire |
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St.Neots - history of
St.Neots and surrounding areas |
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Air Museums
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Shuttleworth Collection -
wide range to aircraft with flying days |
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Imperial War Museum (Duxford)
- speaks for itself |
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Recreational
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Grafham - cycle hire,
nature reserve, sailing club and walking |
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Houghton Marina - eating,
boat rides, children play area |
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Multiplex Cinema - up to
date features |
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Recreation Centres -
swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts etc. |
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Fishing
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Coarse - many well
stocked local rivers and lakes |
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Fly - Grafham 10 minutes
and Rutland 45 minutes |
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Golf
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Many local courses to suit all
handicaps |