Helen’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Historic Kimbolton is famous for Kimbolton Castle - Katharine of Aragon's last residence following her divorce from King Henry VIII. It's now a school, but open to the public on the first Sunday of every March & November.
Kimbolton is a lovely small town to visit - have a browse in the small unique shops on the High Street, call in at Oliver's Cafe or Crawfords for coffee/tea!
There are several local public footpaths in the area.
Kimbolton
Historic Kimbolton is famous for Kimbolton Castle - Katharine of Aragon's last residence following her divorce from King Henry VIII. It's now a school, but open to the public on the first Sunday of every March & November.
Kimbolton is a lovely small town to visit - have a browse in the small unique shops on the High Street, call in at Oliver's Cafe or Crawfords for coffee/tea!
There are several local public footpaths in the area.
Cambridge is just a 30-40 minute drive away & there is plenty to do in the City. Shopping is good (head for the Grand Arcade area), there are plenty of places to eat, walk around the many university colleges or you can try punting on the River Cam.
We'd recommend that you use the Park & Ride (as parking in the City Centre is expensive).
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Cambridge
Cambridge is just a 30-40 minute drive away & there is plenty to do in the City. Shopping is good (head for the Grand Arcade area), there are plenty of places to eat, walk around the many university colleges or you can try punting on the River Cam.
We'd recommend that you use the Park & Ride (as parking in the City Centre is expensive).
Grafham Water is a 5 minute drive away & there is lots to do here...
If you're feeling energetic you can walk or cycle the 10 miles around the reservoir - cycles can be hired from the cycle centre located in the Marlow Car Park.
Alternatively have a coffee at the Visitor Centre or picnic in one of the many picnic areas.
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Grafham Water
Grafham Water is a 5 minute drive away & there is lots to do here...
If you're feeling energetic you can walk or cycle the 10 miles around the reservoir - cycles can be hired from the cycle centre located in the Marlow Car Park.
Alternatively have a coffee at the Visitor Centre or picnic in one of the many picnic areas.
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve is a rich mosaic of wildlife habitats, with lakes, riverside, meadow, reedbed, scrub and woodland. It is open for visitors all year round and has a Visitors Centre for refreshments and friendly expertise on the area - this is open most days 10am - 4.30pm.
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Little Paxton Pits
High StreetPaxton Pits Nature Reserve is a rich mosaic of wildlife habitats, with lakes, riverside, meadow, reedbed, scrub and woodland. It is open for visitors all year round and has a Visitors Centre for refreshments and friendly expertise on the area - this is open most days 10am - 4.30pm.
The park covers 170 acres of open grasslands, mature woodland and lakes. It's a great place to visit for families, nature spotters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
They run a host of events throughout the year - details of what's on when you visit can be found by visiting www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/leisure.
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Hinchingbrooke Country Park
Brampton RoadThe park covers 170 acres of open grasslands, mature woodland and lakes. It's a great place to visit for families, nature spotters and anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
They run a host of events throughout the year - details of what's on when you visit can be found by visiting www.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/leisure.
Wimpole Hall is a National Trust property. You can pay to tour around the Hall, alternatively the gardens, grounds and Wimpole Home Farm are free to wander around.
There is a National Trust shop and a couple of cafes - it's a nice place to visit!
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Wimpole Hall
Wimpole Hall is a National Trust property. You can pay to tour around the Hall, alternatively the gardens, grounds and Wimpole Home Farm are free to wander around.
There is a National Trust shop and a couple of cafes - it's a nice place to visit!
The Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a botanical garden associated with the university Department of Plant Sciences.
The garden covers an area of 16 hectares (40 acres) and in addition to its scientific value, the garden is highly rated by gardening enthusiasts. It holds a plant collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research.
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Jardin botanique de l'Université de Cambridge
1 BrooksideThe Cambridge University Botanic Garden is a botanical garden associated with the university Department of Plant Sciences.
The garden covers an area of 16 hectares (40 acres) and in addition to its scientific value, the garden is highly rated by gardening enthusiasts. It holds a plant collection of over 8,000 plant species from all over the world to facilitate teaching and research.
City/town information
You can do as much or as little as you like in Cambridge! It's a great city for wandering around - walk along the 'backs' by the river, have a look at the colleges, or simply stroll through the city centre.
It's always busy and watch out for all the cyclists!
We'd recommend hiring a punt - you can either have a guide, or do it yourself!
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Cambridge
You can do as much or as little as you like in Cambridge! It's a great city for wandering around - walk along the 'backs' by the river, have a look at the colleges, or simply stroll through the city centre.
It's always busy and watch out for all the cyclists!
We'd recommend hiring a punt - you can either have a guide, or do it yourself!
Food scene
Our local village pub that serves decent beer and pub grub!
They serve great fish & chips on Thursday and Fridays (fresh from Billingsgate) - it's generally advisable to book for this.
Tel: 01234 376260
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The Crown
2 High StOur local village pub that serves decent beer and pub grub!
They serve great fish & chips on Thursday and Fridays (fresh from Billingsgate) - it's generally advisable to book for this.
Tel: 01234 376260
A village pub popular with walkers and cyclists going around Grafham Water. Serves great pub food - open most lunchtimes & evenings.
Tel: 01480 810253
The Wheatsheaf
West PerryA village pub popular with walkers and cyclists going around Grafham Water. Serves great pub food - open most lunchtimes & evenings.
Tel: 01480 810253
A popular restaurant - great for a special occasion. It is advisable to book...
www.bolnhurst.com
Tel: 01234 376274
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The Plough Inn
Kimbolton RoadA popular restaurant - great for a special occasion. It is advisable to book...
www.bolnhurst.com
Tel: 01234 376274
About a 20 minute drive away, but this pub's restaurant come highly recommended.
Tel: 01234 772319
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The Horse & Jockey
Church EndAbout a 20 minute drive away, but this pub's restaurant come highly recommended.
Tel: 01234 772319
A bit further to travel, but The George is a popular pub in Spaldwick village that serves good pub food (& large portions!)
Tel: 01480 890293
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The George Inn
5-7 High StA bit further to travel, but The George is a popular pub in Spaldwick village that serves good pub food (& large portions!)
Tel: 01480 890293
A cafe & restaurant in St Neots - great for breakfast & coffee, and for tapas & a drink in the evening. Nice atmosphere!
We'd recommend booking a table if you want to go there in the evening.
Tel: 01480 716265
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Bohemia
A cafe & restaurant in St Neots - great for breakfast & coffee, and for tapas & a drink in the evening. Nice atmosphere!
We'd recommend booking a table if you want to go there in the evening.
Tel: 01480 716265
Large pub that serves good food - nice outside area too.
Serves a recommended Sunday carvery.
Located in Eaton Socon (just outside St Neots centre)
Tel: 01480 470853
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The White Horse
20-22 High StLarge pub that serves good food - nice outside area too.
Serves a recommended Sunday carvery.
Located in Eaton Socon (just outside St Neots centre)
Tel: 01480 470853
Farm shop, butchery & zoo (well known for its crocodiles!) and it also has a great restaurant.
www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk
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JOHNSONS OF OLD HURST
Church StreetFarm shop, butchery & zoo (well known for its crocodiles!) and it also has a great restaurant.
www.johnsonsofoldhurst.co.uk
The George is an independent contemporary hotel with a recommended bar and restaurant.
www.thegeorgebuckden.com
01480 812300
The George Hotel & Brasserie Buckden
39 High StThe George is an independent contemporary hotel with a recommended bar and restaurant.
www.thegeorgebuckden.com
01480 812300
A popular family-friendly pub in Eaton Socon - situated by the river. They offer craft beers, a great gin selection and have a wood-fired pizza oven.
www.therivermillpub.co.uk
Tel: 01480 219612
The River Mill
School LaneA popular family-friendly pub in Eaton Socon - situated by the river. They offer craft beers, a great gin selection and have a wood-fired pizza oven.
www.therivermillpub.co.uk
Tel: 01480 219612
The Brampton Mill is a pub, bar, and restaurant. Set inside a converted mill it's in a great location and offers relaxing surroundings positioned on the River Great Ouse.
www.thebramptonmill.co.uk
Tel: 01480 459758
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The Brampton Mill
Bromholme LaneThe Brampton Mill is a pub, bar, and restaurant. Set inside a converted mill it's in a great location and offers relaxing surroundings positioned on the River Great Ouse.
www.thebramptonmill.co.uk
Tel: 01480 459758
A lovely thatched county pub that serves great food - suitable for an informal meal or a special occasion.
The Pheasant at Keyston
A lovely thatched county pub that serves great food - suitable for an informal meal or a special occasion.
A popular pub locally for eating - good also for a quick drink in their snug bar!
The White Horse at Tilbrook
A popular pub locally for eating - good also for a quick drink in their snug bar!
A popular pub in Kimbolton High Street… great for just a drink or two & their food is good too!
New Sun Inn
20 High StA popular pub in Kimbolton High Street… great for just a drink or two & their food is good too!
Activities
Based 7 miles away in Risely, Sporting Targets is one of the largest clay shooting clubs in the country. There's a full programme of shoot tuition that covers all levels from the complete beginner to the regular competitor.
Find out more on www.sportingtargets.co.uk
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Sporting Targets Limited
Knotting LaneBased 7 miles away in Risely, Sporting Targets is one of the largest clay shooting clubs in the country. There's a full programme of shoot tuition that covers all levels from the complete beginner to the regular competitor.
Find out more on www.sportingtargets.co.uk