Our
Location is ideal for visiting so many attractions in East Anglia.
On this page we have attempted to list what we feel are the key
ones along with web links and any other useful information. When
you come to stay with us we have a comprehensive range of brochures
that cover all the attractions in more detail.
| Communication
Links: |
| We
are a few minutes from Waterbeach Station that has direct rail
links to London's, King's Cross or Liverpool Street via Cambridge.
Check on www.nationalrail.co.uk
for the latest timetables. |
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| We
are only 40 mins drive from Stansted Airport, so come and stay
with us before flying in or out of the UK. Check on www.baa.co.uk
for airport and flight information. |
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| New
Farm is approximately 1½ hours from Harwich, the
gateway to Holland and beyond. Please come and find us in the
centre of East Anglia and make New Farm your base for discovery!
www.harwichferry.co.uk |
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| Towns & Cities
to Visit: |
Cambridge
- This beautiful city offers so much for the visitor from Walking
Tours, open top Bus Tours, river trips, beautiful historic colleges,
parks and gardens, museums and galleries plus great eating and
shopping. What more could you ask for!
Shopping in Cambridge is very varied, from small specialist
shops to large department stores plus of course the famous bookshops.
There is a good daily market in the town centre as well as art
and craft markets at various venues around the town. |
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| Ely
- is a stunning Cathedral City in the heart of the Fens. Oliver
Cromwell's House, a majestic Cathedral, plus great shopping
and eating make Ely a special place to visit. |
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Newmarket
- is known throughout the world as the home of horseracing.
Situated just 15 minutes from Cambridge it is a must for the
horse lover. The National Stud and National Horseracing Museum
are the places to visit where you can join Stud and Racing Tours.
Review what's on at www.nhrm.co.uk |
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| Great
Days Out: |
Anglesey
Abbey Gardens & Lode Mill - 6 miles NE of Cambridge
on B1102 (signposted from A14).
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/angleseyabbey |
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Audley
End House and Gardens - 30 minutes drive from Cambridge,
1 mile west of Saffron Walden on B1383, road to Audley End.
www.theheritagetrail.co.uk |
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| Chilford
Hall Vineyard and Winery - situated on B1052 between
Linton and Balsham. From Spring to Harvest time this is a great
day out. www.chilfordhall.co.uk |
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Imperial
War Museum - At Duxford, Junction 10 off the M11. This
world-renowned heritage complex is a must for all the family.
www.iwm.org.uk |
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Kentwell
Hall - off the A134 between Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds.
www.kentwell.co.uk |
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Linton
Zoo - 10 miles SE of Cambridge on A1307. Discover a
world of wildlife set in 16 acres of beautiful gardens.
www.lintonzoo.co.uk |
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The
Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey - a museum of Cambridgeshire
farming and village life plus Abbey, in a beautiful rural setting.
Situated on the A10 at Waterbeach, just a couple of minutes
from New Farm.
Visit www.dennyfarmlandmuseum.org.uk |
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Wimpole
Hall, Gardens, Park and Farm - 8 miles SW of Cambridge
off the A603.
www.wimpole.org |
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| Useful
Websites: |
www.camguide.co.uk
www.stagecoach-cambus.co.uk
www.tourismcambridge.com
www.visitbritain.com
www.premiairtravelcars.co.uk
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