Step back through time and discover our famous connections with Oliver Cromwell, the diarist Samuel Pepys, William Cowper, the poet, and Queen Katherine of Aragon. Find out about our history at the museums in the fascinating market towns of Huntingdon, Ramsey, St Ives and St Neots. Or visit one of the delightful heritage houses and gardens in the area. Hinchingbrooke House, in Huntingdon, is a Tudor country house built on the site of a former Benedictine nunnery. Elton Hall’s gardens are rose fragranced in summer providing a perfect backdrop to the magnificent house. Make an appointment to visit The Manor at Hemingford Grey, the second oldest continually inhabited house in England, built in 1130, and on which the Green Knowe children’s books were based.
Take a relaxing break in the attractive Huntingdonshire countryside, spend a day fishing, bird watching, horse riding or simply walking through the peaceful country parks. Alternatively, cycle on the purpose-built track around Grafham Water, or down quiet country lanes, pausing for refreshment at a country pub or tea room.
Water lovers can cruise the meandering waterways of the beautiful River Great Ouse or enjoy sailing, wind surfing or water skiing. For something a little different try rally karting, gliding, ten-pin bowling, an afternoon at the races at Huntingdon Steeplechases or even hot-air ballooning!
Children of all ages can discover Huntingdonshire’s wilder side at The Raptor Foundation, home to over 300 birds of prey. See exotic animals at Hamerton Zoo Park or visit Wood Green Animal Shelter, which houses all types of animals from hamsters to llamas. Alternatively, take a ride on ‘Thomas’, the children’s favourite engine at the Nene Valley Railway. Population 20,000
Attraction
Brampton Wood
Cromwell Museum
Grafham Water Nature Reserve
Hamerton Zoo Park
Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Huntingdon War Museum
Island Hall
Kimbolton Castle
Norris Museum
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse
Ramsey Rural Museum
Saint Ives Bridge Chapel
The Manor
Wood Green Animal Shelters
Budget
Premier Inn Huntingdon (A1/A14) *book online*
Redwings Lodge *book online*
Camping
Huntingdon Boathaven & Caravan
Willows Caravan Park (The)
Caravan Park
Grafham Water Caravan Club Site
Huntingdon Boathaven & Caravan
Park Lane Touring Park
Willows Caravan Park (The)
Care Home
24 a/b/c Kings Ripton Road
Ringshill Care Home
Church
All Saints Church
Huntingdon Methodist Church
Cinema
Classes
Council
Huntingdonshire District Council
Dentist
Doctor
Charles Hicks Centre
Priory Fields Surgery
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Connell Estate Agents
Gatehouse Estates Ltd
Langstaff Bishop
Taylors Estate Agents
Thomas Morris
Farmers Market
Golf Club
TP Golf Centre & Driving Range
Health and Fitness Club
LA Fitness
Manor Park Farm Spa
Oakcrest Health & Leisure Club
Holiday Park
Old Manor Caravan Park
Wyton Lakes Holiday Park (adults only)
Inn
Elephant & Castle
George Hotel
Market
Huntingdon Farmers Market
Huntingdon Market
Pub and Bar
Bulls Head
Falcon
Golden Knight
Hyde Park
New Inn
Priory
Racehorse Country Inn
Samuel Pepys
The Pheasant
Victoria
White Hart
Ye Old Sun Inn
Racecourse
Restaurant
Bennetts Restaurant
Bongo Raj
Cinnamon Restaurant
Darjeeling Restaurant
Frankie & Benny’s
Gallery Restaurant
Pappadum Restaurant
Pizza Express
Prima Restaurant
Racehorse Country Inn
Spice Inn
The Pheasant
Tony’s
White Hart
School
Abbots Ripton C of E Primary School
Hinchingbrooke School
Huntingdon Nursery, Infant & Junior School
Kimbolton School
Spring Common School
St John’s Primary School
St Peter’s School
Thongsley Junior School
Whitehall School
Solicitor
Kirkpatricks
Stephensons
Warrens Boyes & Archer
Taxi
Johns Taxis
M A Taxis
Steves Taxis
Vet
Sports Clubs
Cambridge TTC (Table Tennis)
Cherry Hinton CC (Cricket)
Grafham Water Sailing (Sailing)
Huntingdon RC (Rugby Union)
Sawtry CC (Cricket)
Shops
Bargain Books Of Huntingdon
Wild Frost
Boots
Rymans
Huntingdon Garden and Leisure Ltd
Fenland Ironworks
Parkhall Garden Centre
Frosts Brampton Garden Centre
Petssesories
Clifford
Church & Compton
Staples
Halfords
Thorntons
H Samuel
Homebase
Game
Canvas Print Shop
Julian Graves
Specsavers
Pets At Home
Niche Comics and Gaming
Antiques
Hyperion Auctions & Antique Centre
Activities
Pidley Paintball and Impact Games UK(Adventure)
Nene Valley Gliding Club(Aviation Sports)
Huntingdon Passenger Cruises(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Grafham Water Cycling(Cycling)
Grafham Water Trout Fishery(Fishing)
Grafham Water Visitor Centre(Fishing)
Rally Karting(Motor Sports)
Monarch Farm Riding Stables(Riding)
Mount Royal Riding School(Riding)
Cambridgeshire Marine Industries(Water Sports)
Daylock Marine Services(Water Sports)
Grafham Water Sailing Club(Water Sports)
Grafham Water Visitor Centre(Water Sports)
Huntingdon Marine and Leisure Limited(Water Sports)
Places to Stay near Huntingdon
George Hotel (0.08 miles)
Recently refurbished coaching Inn dated around the 15th century. Situated in the centre of town within easy access of the A1 and A14.
... MoreOld Bridge Hotel (0.43 miles)
The 24 bedrooms are individually decorated to ... More | visit website
Black Bull Coaching Inn (0.89 miles)
Huntingdon Marriott (1.17 miles)
Three Horseshoes (2.76 miles)
Premier Inn Huntingdon (A1/A14) (2.90 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the A14/A1. Huntingdon racecourse is a local attraction near to this Premier Inn. Conveniently located for Huntingdon train station. For shops and local amenities Huntingdon town centre is only ... More | visit websiteThe Horseshoe Inn and Restaurant (3.48 miles)
George Hotel & Brasserie (3.94 miles)
The George offers a selection of 12 beautifully designed bedrooms - all individually characterised after their namesake of a famous George. All our rooms are en-suite and equipped with facilities ... More
St Ives Motel (4.57 miles)
The St.Ives Motel is a family-run hotel on the outskirts of St.Ives, in Cambridgeshire. It offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. The St. Ives Motel has easy access to the A14, making ... More
Slepe Hall Hotel (4.61 miles)
Slepe Hall was once a small country house and more recently a private boarding school for girls. Famous locally for it's excellent food & ever changing menus, Slepe Hall is ... More
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