in newmarket, this traditional 17th-century pub with guestrooms is 3. all 5 straightforward rooms have en suite bathrooms and include tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. 7 miles from cambridge. 6 miles from the town's famous racecourse and 14. full english breakfast is included, while traditional meals are also served all day in the bar. wifi is free in public areas and parking is available. Heathrow Airport 1 hr 38
Ely Cathedral (21 min) Gothic-style cathedral with an on-site glass museum, tower with 288 steps and a refectory cafe. National Horse Racing Museum (10 min) Family-friendly venue embracing fine/decorative art, social history, archive material and photos. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (28 min) Significant collection of ethnographic objects covering everything from totem poles to teapots. Kettle's Yard (27 min) University-run art gallery set in a large stone family estate, showcasing 20th-century works. Bridge of Sighs (28 min) Named for a famous Venice landmark, this circa-1831 covered arch bridge connects campus buildings. Cambridge University Botanic Garden (28 min) 40 acres of gardens and plants, popular with families and couples, plus glasshouses and a cafe. National Trust - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve (15 min) Conservation area with a raised boardwalk over wetland habitat and rare species like hen harriers. The Backs (28 min) Green space & a river behind several colleges, offering walking paths, trees & boating. Sedgwick Museum of Earth Sciences (29 min) Cases filled with rocks, fossils and preserved creatures, including some donated by Charles Darwin. Anglesey Abbey (11 min) Art-filled mansion and historic buildings in 98 acres of landscaped grounds filled with statuary. The Fitzwilliam Museum (27 min) Huge showcase of classical art and artefacts, from Asian ceramics to armour, coins and paintings. Mathematical Bridge (29 min) This historical footbridge was built with all straight timbers & thoughtful engineering. Scott Polar Research Institute (Polar Museum) (26 min) Founded in 1920, this museum houses exhibits & artifacts on British polar exploration & a gift shop. King's College Chapel (29 min) Late Gothic edifice with a vast fan vaulted ceiling, ornate stained glass windows and CofE services. Newmarket Rowley Mile Course (10 min) Large, upmarket spot with 2 race courses and lots of history, plus 2 restaurants and concert events. |