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Cambridgeshire - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
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HOUGHTON WATER MILL
Mill Street, Houghton, Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ
Tel: 01480 301494
E-mail:
sally.newton@nationaltrust.org.uk
A large timber-built watermill on an island in
the Great Ouse, with intact machinery which is
still operational. The mill has a restored
working waterwheel and an art gallery exhibits
work by local photographer every July and
August. Last working watermill on the River
Ouse. Hands-on displays. We also have delightful
riverside tea-room and second-hand bookshop.
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Wimpole Home Farm
Arrington, Royston, SG8 0BW
Tel: 01223 207257 Fax: 01223
207838
E-mail:
wimpolefarm@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Built by Sir John Soane in
1794 for the 3rd Earl of Hardwicke, who was
passionately interested in farming and
agricultural improvement, the farm is now home
to a fascinating range of rare animal breeds,
including sheep, goats, cattle, pigs and
horses.
The Great Barn contains a collection of farm
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Farmland Wimpole -
Photo:
Rodney Burton
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Railworld
Oundle Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2
9NR
Tel: 01733 344240
E-mail:
railworld@aol.com
Web:
www.railworld.net
A hands-on exhibit which demonstrates combating
vibrations and noise from rails. It is called
'Rail Embedment'. Railworld has a 22m long
sausage shaped experimental train called RTV31.
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Nene Valley Railway Ltd
Wansford Station, Stibbington, Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire, PE8 6LR
Tel: 01780 784444
E-mail:
info@nvr.org.uk
Full steam ahead for a great day out! Enjoy a
delightful 15 mile round trip steam train ride
on Britain's International Steam Railway. Nene
Railway is a preserved steam railway with
locomotive carriages from Europe and the UK.
Home of 'THOMAS' - the children's' favourite
engine. A great day out for young and old alike!
Visit the Museum, shop, cafeteria, Exhibition
Engine Shed and Loco Yard. A 'Rover Ticket'
allows unlimited travel on the day of purchase.
Stations at Ferry Meadows in the heart of the
500 acre Nene Park, Orton Mere and Peterborough
(NVR).
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Flag Fen Bronze Age Centre
The Drove Way, Northey Road, Peterborough,
Cambridgeshire, PE6 7QJ
Tel: 01733 313414 Fax:
01733 349957
E-mail:
office@flagfen.co.uk
Web:
www.flagfen.com
Celtic and Roman British re-enactment which
includes educational activities with worksheets.
Opportunity to explore the 20 acre park with
re-constructed roundhouse, museum and visitor
centre and handle weapons and toolsets.
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Sacrewell Farm & Country
Centre
Thornhaugh, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE8
6HJ
Tel: 01780 782254
E-mail:
info@sacrewell.org.uk
Web:
www.sacrewell.org.uk
Sacrewell Mill - hidden away in a quiet valley
setting near the A1 - is the 'jewel in the
crown' at Sacrewell Farm and County Centre. Just
one of the many treasures from the past - the
mill, restored to operating condition in 1993 -
forms the heart of the bygones collection, which
ranges from Bamford Hay Rake to Coulter
Seed-Drill and from a simple chamber pot to
hand-operated washing machines. The farm animal
collection, restaurant and souvenir shop - not
to mention play areas, walks and trails - make
Sacrewell a great day out for visitors of all
ages.
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Grafham Water Exhibition
Centre
Marlow Park, Grafham, Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BH
Tel: 01480 812154
There are at least two halves to Grafham Water,
here on the Northern Shore the visitor will find
the exhibition centre with a small display
showing how the reservoir was built, a useful
gift shop and perhaps best of all a super place
for a snack when you have had a good walk around
some of the reservoir. You can also hire bikes
from here.
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Walpole Water Gardens
Chalk Road, Walpole St Peter, Wisbech,
Cambridgeshire, PE14 7PH
Tel: 01945 781178
Admission is free to Walpole Water Gardens, an
unusual place with over 20 kinds of eucalyptus,
as well as palms, banana trees, bamboos, cannas,
grasses and much more. Relaxing and welcoming,
the picturesque grounds also include an art
gallery featuring paintings and limited edition
prints of wildlife and landscapes, a very good
tea room, and shop selling exotic plants and Koi
carp. Guided tours available.
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Wicksteed Park
Barton Road, Kettering, NN15 6NJ
Tel: 01536 485454
E-mail:
enquiries@wicksteedpark.co.uk
Web:
www.wicksteedpark.co.uk
Nearest theme park to the area of
Cambridgeshire.
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DEFRA – Rural Affairs
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Tel: 08459 335577
E-mail:
helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Web:
www.countrywalks.defra.gov.uk
More than 1800 walks etc in the United Kingdom.
Simply select your destination and you will be
rewarded with mini guides and map references to
help you explore the countryside at your
leisure.
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Ely Easy Access Trail
A 2-mile stroll alongside the River Ouse at Ely.
Suitable for people of all ages and mobility but
access for wheelchair users limited, by weather
conditions to the drier summer months.
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Wandlebury Country Park
Tel: 01223 362013
Picnic site, way marked walks and nature trail
through wooded parkland. Site of Iron Age hill
fort. Hardened paths are accessible to
wheelchair users. Pre-visit audio guide and
raised diagrams available as a pack from
Cambridge Postal Tape Service.
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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
142 acre nature reserve with two circular nature
trails. Hardened paths suitable for wheelchair
users but need to phone warden in advance to
check gates are unlocked. Interpretation Centre
with disabled toilets open at weekends.
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Fen Drove and Bishop Manor
A 5m circular walk in Fen Ditton and Horningsea.
Interesting history and quiet fenland.
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Valley in the Chalk
A 6m circular walk in Shepreth and Barrington.
Includes two nature reserves and picnic area.
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Willows and Wildfowl
A 4.5m circular walk through Wilbraham Fen,
drove roads and reed beds. Quiet Fenland.
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Hobson's Brook and Nine
Wells
A 3m straight walk in Trumpington and Great
Shelford following Hobson's Brook from Cambridge
City to its spring source at Nine Wells.
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THE RAPTOR FOUNDATION
The Heath, St Ives Road, Woodhurst,
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT
Tel: 01487 741140
Fax: 01487 841140
E-mail:
heleowl@aol.com
Web:
www.raptorfoundation.org.uk
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Raptor Foundation is a rescue centre and
life care hospital for injured & unwanted birds
of prey. We have over 200 birds, comprising over
40 species of hawks, eagles, vultures and owls.
We are open to the public throughout the year
(except Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years
Day) from 10am. There are daily flying displays
& have an indoor flying area when the weather is
bad. There is a tearoom, gift shop, children's
play area and also a craft shop on site.
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admission prices are £4 per adult, £2.50 for
ages 5-14, £1 for ages 2-4 and under 2's are
free. Concessionary admission price for OAPs,
wheelchair users and carer for wheelchair user
is £3.00. No smoking is allowed on site & no
pets (except Guide Dogs) are allowed.
For a
more personal visit, we can provide full-day &
half-day "meet the birds" & "hawk walk"
experiences on a one-to-one basis with one of
our experienced handlers where you will get a
chance to hold and even fly some of our birds.
We also run 5-day courses for anyone interested
in owning and flying birds of prey, again on an
individual basis. We also have 1/2 and full day
individual activities & run falconry courses.
In
addition, we also have 3-star self-catering
guest accommodation that is available for all
visitors to the area. There are 5 self-contained
accommodation units, sleeping 4 people and 1
house with 1 double bedroom & 2 single rooms.
All our units have a double bed, sofa bed,
colour TV, microwave, fridge and are central
heated, breakfast is available in our tearoom.
The cost of the accommodation units is £40 per
room per night and the house is £50 per night.
Linen is provided. Disabled access. Children
welcome. Non-smoking. Credit cards accepted.
There is also a small basic campsite, with
access to toilets & water, for a charge of £5
per night.
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WOOD GREEN ANIMAL SHELTER
London Road,
Godmanchester,
Cambs. PE29 2NH
Contact:
Officer for
Tourism
Tel: 08701 90 40 90 Fax:
01480 832817
Web:
www.woodgreen.org.uk
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Provides Shelter and
care for up to 6,000 domestic animals every
year. Some larger breeds such as llamas and deer
are permanent residents.
The Shelter is open
from 10am until 4pm every day except Christmas
and Boxing Day.
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The Shelter enjoys easy access from the A1, A14
and M11. Visitors can enjoy lunch or afternoon
tea in the restaurant/coffee shop and purchase
gifts and pet supplies in our site shop.
The Shelter is home to
many public events at weekends including
craft/collectors fairs, garden shows and German
beer festivals.
Admission to the
Shelter: Free, coach parties welcome by
appointment.
Registered Charity Number:
298348
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Wicken Fen National Nature
Reserve
Lode Lane, Wicken, Ely, CB7 5XP
Tel: 01353 720274 Fax: 01353
724700
E-mail:
wickenfen@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Britain’s oldest nature reserve.
A unique fragment of the wilderness that once
covered East Anglia, the Fen is a haven for
birds, plants, insects and mammals alike.
It can be explored by the traditional wide
droves and lush green paths, including a
boardwalk nature trail, giving access to
several hides.
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Wicken Fen -
Photo:
Stephen McKay
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The William Thorpe Visitor Centre provides a
range of facilities and information about this
fascinating place, which has now embarked on an
ambitious expansion plan for the next 100 years.
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Hinchingbrooke Country
Park
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29
6DB
Tel: 01480 451568
Web:
www.huntsleisure.org
156 acre Country Park near Huntingdon. Free
access to woods, lakes and meadows. Disabled
access to visitor centre, toilets, hardened
paths. Tactile map available, fishing platforms
and wildlife garden. Wheelchairs and self-drive
vehicle available. Watersports available to
people of all abilities.
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Linton Zoo
Hadstock Rd, Linton, Cambridge, CB1 6NT
Tel: 01223 891308
E-mail:
enquiries@lintonzoo.co.uk
There is now a large collection of wildlife at
Linton ranging from Mexican Red-Kneed
tarantulas, axolotis and snakes through giant
tortoises, hornbills, toucans, parrots, owls and
pheasants to beautiful snow leopards,
magnificent Sumatran tigers, Grevy's zebra and
Brazilian tapir. Each year new species are
brought in, many of them being part of an
International captive breeding programme, so the
collection is constantly on the increase. Linton
Zoo is noted for its beautiful gardens.
Thousands of bedding plants are put in every
year and there are some unusual trees and shrubs
too. Look out for the fan palms and Tasmanian
giant tree ferns planted in the aviaries and
shrubberies. The Chinese trumpet vine (or
Campsis) which grows over the patio area of the
cafeteria is an eye-catcher - from Mid August it
is covered in 3" trumpet-shaped flowers which
are salmon-red in colour. During the summer
thousands of butterflies visit the gardens and
breed on the wild plants which are left
especially for them.
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Ouse Washes Nature Reserve
(RSPB)
Welches Dam Manea, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15
0NF
Tel: 01354 680212
Web:
www.rspb.org.uk
The Ouse Washes is an excellent introduction to
Fenland wildlife. In the winter, the reserve
attracts thousands of ducks and swans; and
redshanks, lapwings and snipe breed in the
summer. Walking behind the banks avoids putting
the wildfowl to flight. There are wildfowling
activities from adjacent private fields from 1
September to 31 January, especially on
Saturdays. Sunday is a non-shooting day.
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Welney Wildfowl Reserve
Tel: 01353 860711 (The Warden) for
information and a leaflet.
E-mail:
info.welney@wwt.org.uk
Web:
www.wwt.org.uk
850 acre wildfowl reserve including nature trail
and information centre. Toilet facilities for
people with disabilities and access for
wheelchair users to main observatory. Entrance
fee.
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