Heathrow Airport 1 hr 36
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (27 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. Ely Cathedral (26 min) Gothic-style cathedral with an on-site glass museum, tower with 288 steps and a refectory cafe. The Round Church (24 min) Landmark 12th-century round church with exhibitions & a visitor center offering walking tours. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (27 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. National Trust - Ickworth House, Park and Gardens (25 min) National Trust-owned property with an ornate, domed rotunda and extensive art and silver collection. Newmarket Rowley Mile Course (6 min) Large, upmarket spot with 2 race courses and lots of history, plus 2 restaurants and concert events. University Museum Of Zoology (27 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (26 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (25 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. Palace House (2 min) Remnant of King Charles II’s racing palace, exhibiting British sporting art from the 1600s onwards. Parker's Piece (23 min) 25 grassy acres of pathways and pitches, reputed to be the birthplace of the rules of football. National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve (20 min) Conservation area with a raised boardwalk over wetland habitat and rare species like hen harriers. Oliver Cromwell's House (26 min) Restored, weather-boarded house and tourist centre charting Cromwell's life in the 17th century. Anglesey Abbey (14 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. National Horse Racing Museum (1 min) Family-friendly venue embracing fine/decorative art, social history, archive material and photos. |