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Attractions Nearby Cambridge (Cambridge, England)



Cambridge is full of many fantastic tourist attractions, but within a short journey from Cambridge city centre there are countless other superb tourist attractions. These popular tourist attractions are within easy reach from the city of Cambridge and are well worth visiting during your stay in Cambridge.

Whether you are looking for historical attractions nearby Cambridge, beautifully landscaped Cambridge gardens or parks, you can be sure that you won't have to travel far from Cambridge. Here are some of the top tourist attractions and sights nearby Cambridge.




Attractions Nearby Cambridge: St. Ives - Cambridge, England
St. Ives, close to central Cambridge, is a lively Cambridgeshire market town and is a perfect spot for walking along the picturesque riverbanks. Downstream from the river you will find Great Ouse, another market town with strong connections with Oliver Cromwell and featuring a museum celebrating the life of Cromwell.

Attractions Nearby Cambridge: Ely - Cambridge, England
Ely is home to the famous Ely Cathedral, which is often referred to locally as 'The Ship to the Fens', due to the expanse of surrounding countryside. Dating from 1081, Ely Cathedral is one of the major attractions nearby Cambridge and features the famous Octagonal Tower and the stunning Lady Chapel. Other attractions in Ely include the 17th-century Cromwell family home, which was once the house of Oliver Cromwell, who led the Parliamentarian forces in the English Civil War and also became Lord Protector of England.

Attractions Nearby Cambridge: Grantchester - Cambridge, England
Situated to the south-east of Cambridge, Grantchester is a charming village full of thatched cottages and meadows of wild flowers next to the idyllic Granta River. Other attractions at Grantchester, near Cambridge, include a historic church, a number of walking trails and scenic surrounding countryside.

Attractions Nearby Cambridge: Newmarket - Cambridge, England
Newmarket, home of British flat racing, is within easy reach from central Cambridge. One of the main attractions in Newmarket is the National Horseracing Museum, which covers the history of horse racing in the United Kingdom and includes numerous interesting exhibits and displays, a gallery area, and a racehorse simulator. Nearby the National Stud provides a real insight into horse racing in the Cambridge area.

Attractions Nearby Cambridge: Saffron Walden - Cambridge, England
Uttlesford, home to the beautiful medieval market town of Saffron Walden, has recently been voted one of the nicest places to live in the whole of the United Kingdom. Famous for its precious saffron crop, Saffron Walden is also home to historic markets which are reputed to be amongst the earliest markets in Essex, dating back almost 900 years.

 
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