check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. full english breakfast is included and afternoon tea is offered for an extra charge. this sophisticated conference and event venue is in a 16th-century country house a 7-minute walk from the village of madingley and 3. free parking is available, and there are 7 acres of gardens and grounds, as well as meeting and banquet space. contemporary rooms have en suite bathrooms, free wi-fi, digital tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. 9 miles away. junction 13 of the m11 is 1. 4 miles from cambridge city centre Heathrow Airport 1 hr 27
Kettle's Yard (8 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. The Fitzwilliam Museum (12 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. University Museum Of Zoology (13 min) University museum offering a range of exhibits on animal life, plus 3 million+ zoological specimens. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (12 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. Anglesey Abbey (18 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. The Backs (9 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (14 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. Mathematical Bridge (13 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. IWM Duxford (15 min) WWI airfield displaying hundreds of military and civilian vehicles, plus exhibits on warfare. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (13 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. King's College Chapel (13 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. National Trust - Wimpole Estate (15 min) Country estate with parkland and walled gardens, a family-friendly farm and a grand mansion. Bridge of Sighs (9 min) Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (12 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. Wren Library (9 min) Storied 1600s college library designed by Christopher Wren, with rare books & medieval manuscripts. |