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PLACES TO VISIT

Cities

Peterborough 20 minutes
All these cities exhibit good
architecture and shopping
Cambridge 25 minutes
Ely 40 minutes
Stamford 25 minutes
Northampton 45 minutes
London 60 minutes train journey from
Huntingdon station
Seaside 1 hour

Market Towns

Market Day(s)
Huntingdon 10 minutes Wednesday & Saturday
St. Ives 15 minutes Monday, Friday & Bank Holiday Mondays
St. Neots 15 minutes Thursday
Ramsey 15 minutes Saturday

Tourist Atractions

Hamerton Wildlife Park - many endangered species
A small selection Raptor Foundation - bird of prey hospital and sanctuary homing more than 200 birds with falconry displays
Nene Valley Railway - working railway with 7.5 miles of track for a "great steamy day out"
Kimbolton Castle - former residence of Queen Catherine of Aragon, many types of architecture
Elton Hall - mixture of medieval, gothic and classic styles
Houghton Watermill - timber built water-mill milling days are Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays
Local Potteries

Museums

Cromwell - in Huntingdon dedicated to Oliver Cromwell
Norris - in St.Ives dedicated to the history of Huntingdonshire
St.Neots - history of St.Neots and surrounding areas

Air Museums

Shuttleworth Collection - wide range to aircraft with flying days
Imperial War Museum (Duxford) - speaks for itself

Recreational

Grafham - cycle hire, nature reserve, sailing club and walking
Houghton Marina - eating, boat rides, children play area
Multiplex Cinema - up to date features
Recreation Centres - swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts etc.

Fishing

Coarse - many well stocked local rivers and lakes

Fly - Grafham 10 minutes and Rutland 45 minutes

Golf

Many local courses to suit all handicaps

Spring Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Coulson Way, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 4WU.
Tel: 01480 890328   Mobile: 07710 167071
E-mail: elliciaandcraig@spring-cottage.co.uk

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