Abington is a tale of two villages Great Abington and Little Abington, positioned on the opposite banks of the River Granta in the historic county of Cambridgeshire, and is home to just over a thousand people. Both with a rich history that dates as far back in time as the Bronze Age when they settled here, Saxons farmed here, and an ancient route which journeys from Colchester to Cambridge was built close by. The village was divided into two just after the Norman Invasion when both were allotted to different families. Today's visitors can enjoy the beautiful surrounding countryside where a network of paths can be explored, together with the ancient flint church which is dedicated to St Mary the Virgin. There is a pleasing mix of architecture lining the roads with picturesque houses, and cottages from across the ages, and a fine 15th Century building which is now home to a Pottery. There are a handful of village shops for that essential purchase, and a welcoming pub offering a drink and a bite, just as it did in the 16th Century when it was built, and, as it is only seven miles or so from the city of Cambridge it's perfectly placed.
Places to Stay near Abington
Holiday Inn Express M11 J10 (2.90 miles)
The Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford hotel aims to be the premier choice for guests searching Cambridge hotels. The stylish Holiday Inn Express Cambridge Duxford offers 73 inviting guestrooms complete ... More
Duxford Lodge (3.65 miles)
Duxford Lodge Hotel, built in the early part of the 1900s as a private house still retains some of its grandeur. All fifteen bedrooms are individually decorated to a high ... More
The Black Bull Inn (3.89 miles)
This gem has just been taken over by the owners of the award-winning Red Lion Hinxton and has ... More | visit website
The White Hart Inn (4.15 miles)
High Green Lodge (4.57 miles)
Dorset House (5.11 miles)
Set in its own private grounds, this beautiful house is ideally situated in the peaceful village of Little Shelford, just 4 miles away from the historic university city of Cambridge. Awarded 4 ... More
Keskin (5.27 miles)
Self Catering Property offering rooms or appartment rental. Close to all local amenities and Addenbrookes hospital. Local bus routes. Ten minutes to city centre. Five minutes from Train Station The ... More
Bosworth B&B (5.30 miles)
Privately operated b&b-a quiet cul de sac modern house 3km from city centre.All rooms are modern,neautral decor,shared bathrooms,full use of kitchen,communal lounge with fax,tv,telephone 24/7 wi fi broadband.Offstreet parking for ... More
The Old Red Lion Inn (5.31 miles)
The Old Red Lion Inn (5.35 miles)
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