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American Military Cemetery - The Cemetery commemorates American
service men & women who lost their lives in WWII. Coton,
CB3 7PH. Tel: (01954) 210350. Fitzwilliam Museum - Cambridge
332900 Outstanding collection of paintings, antiquities, ceramics,
armour and much more. Museum of Zoology Cambridge 336650. Zoological
specimens of insects, mammals and sea animals. Kettles Yard Gallery,
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King's College Cambridge, CB2 1ST. Tel: (+44)
(0)1223 331212. King's is one of the oldest Cambridge colleges,
having been founded in 1441 by Henry VI. It is also Cambridge's
premier tourist attraction, due above all to its spectacular
Perpendicular chapel. Members of the public are welcome to visit
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Cambridge
Railway Station, Station Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1
2JW. 0871 200 49 50. Customer Service - 0845 600 7245. www.nationalrail.co.uk |
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Cambridge Golf Club - 18 hole golf course near
Cambridge. Station Road, Longstanton, CB4 5DR. Tel: (01954) 789388.
Cambridge Golf Driving Range - 30 bay floodlit driving range.
Cowley Road, Cambridge, CB4 4DL. Tel: (01223) 425000. Cambridge
Lakes - 9-hole golf course close to the city. Trumpington Road,
Cambridge, CB2 2AJ. Tel: (01223) 324242. |
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Abbey
Swimming Pool - 25 metre pool. Whitehill Road, Cambridge, CB5
8LX. Tel: (01223) 213352. www.slm-leisure.co.uk. Jesus Green
Outdoor Swimming Pool - open air pool. Jesus Green, Cambridge.
Tel: (01223) 302579.www.slm-leisure.co.uk. |
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Cambridge City Football Club - non-league
football club. Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 1UY. Tel: (01223)
357973 www.cambridgecityfc.com. Cambridge United Football Club
- Enjoy the thrill of Conference football at the Abbey Stadium.
The Abbey Stadium, Newmarket Road, Cambridge, CB5 8LN. Tel: (01223)
566500. www.cambridgecityfc.com. |
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Arts
Picturehouse - 38-39 St Andrew's Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AR.
Tel: (01223) 504444. www.picturehouses.co.uk. Cineworld Cinema
- 9 screen cinema. Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge,
CB1 7DY. Tel: (0871) 2208000. www.cineworld.co.uk. Vue Cinemas
- 8 screen cinema. Grafton Centre, Cambridge, CB1 1PS. Tel: 08702
406020 www.myvue.com |
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Cambridge Tourist Information Centre, The
Old Library, Wheeler Street, Cambridge, CB2 3QB. Tel: (01223)
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War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR. Tel: +44 (0)1223
835 000. About 6 miles south of Cambridge. |
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Anglesey Abbey, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge,
Cambridgeshire CB5 9EJ. Tel: 01223 810080. Jacobean-style country
house with rare works of art. National Trust. Charges apply.
About 4 miles east of
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Cambridge Arts Theatre Box Office, 6 St Edward's
Passage, Cambridge, CB2 3PJ. Tel: 01223 579004. www.cambridgeartstheatre.com |
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Punts
are a popular ways to see the famous bridges and colleges along
the River Cam. They are propelled by means of a long pole. Tours
available with a chauffeur guide or you can hire a punt for yourselves. |
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Cambridge The Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington
Street, Cambridge CB2 1RB. Tel: 01223 332900. The Fitzwilliam
Museum houses numerous collections of works of art and antiquities.
Painting from the 14th century to the present day, drawings and
prints, armour, sculpture, furniture, pottery and glass, oriental
art, coins and medals and antiquities. www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk |
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Cambridge
bus tours. City Sightseeing Cambridge. Start Point: Silver Street.
The unmistakeable red, open-topped double deckers operate all
over the City, taking you to the University Colleges, the famous
Backs and the River Cam, the Fitzwilliam Museum and much more.
www.city-sightseeing.com |
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Chatteris Library, 2 Furrowfields Road, Chatteris,
Cambridgeshire, PE16 6DY. Tel: 0845 045 5225. In Chatteris. |
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Community Market, Park Street Chatteris. Opening times Friday
07.30 - 16.30. In Chatteris. |
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The Chatteris museum is run by volunteers
who give up their time in order to preserve the history of the
town. Location is now at the old doctor's
surgery at 14 Church Lane, Chatteris, PE16 6JA. Exhibitions include
the history of the area and people of Chatteris and an exhibition
featuring Stone Age Southern Fenland. In Chatteris. |
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North
London Parachute Centre Ltd, Chatteris Airfield, March, Cambridgeshire,
PE15 0EA. Tel: 0871 664 0113. We offer a range of skydiving gift
vouchers for all occasions. They come in a colourful presentation
pack accompanied by a DVD showing recipients exactly what they'll
be doing. www.ukskydiving.com. Location: About 2 miles east of Chatteris. |
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The Stained Glass Museum, Ely Cathedral, The
College, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL. Tel: 01353-660347. Children
can design patterns. The Museum's exhibits include an early 19th
century stained-glass copy of a work by Raphael. www.stainedglassmuseum.com.
Location: In the centre
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Ely
Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL. Tel: 01353-667735. There
is a toilet suitable for disabled visitors in the Processional
Way. The Cathedral Shop offers a wide range of guides, souvenirs,
gifts, classical CD's and Cassettes, religious and local books.the
Refectory Café provides a welcome stop for refreshments.
Visitors are asked to pay an entrance fee. www.cathedral.ely.anglican.org. Location:
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Welney Visitor Centre, Wildfowl & Wetlands
Trust, Hundred Foot Bank, Welney, Wisbech, PE14 9TN. Tel: 01353
860711. The reserve, visitor centre, tearoom and shop are open
every day except Christmas Day. Parking is free of charge and
for visitors with disabilities there is wheelchair access to
the centre. Note: dogs are not allowed in WWT Centres, except
for Guide Dogs. Charges apply. www.wwt.org.uk. About 12 miles north of Ely. |
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Anglesey
Abbey, Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB5 9EJ. Tel:
01223 810080. Jacobean-style country house with rare works of
art. National Trust. Charges apply. About 11 miles south of Ely. |
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Ely Museum (01353 666655) is a bright and
friendly local history museum, located in the Bishop's Gaol in
the centre of the city. Location:
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Ely has a pleasant and busy waterfront (Photo
right) with the city centre a short walk away. Location: In the centre of Ely. |
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Oliver Cromwell's House (Photo right and below)
is also the Ely Tourist Information Centre. Wall plaque (left)
reads:- "The home of Oliver Cromwell and his family. Cromwell
rose to power during the English civil wars, to become 'Lord
Protector of the Commonwealth' during England's brief period
as a republic in the mid 17th Century. The Cromwell family lived
in Ely for some 10 years from 1636 to 1646". Location: In the centre of Ely. |
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Huntingdon Racecourse, Brampton, Huntingdon,
Cambs PE28 4NL. Tel: 01480 453373. We offer exciting competitive
racing at all of our meetings. During the course of a season
we have something for everyone: Corporate friendly weekday fixtures
plus Bank Holiday meetings and weekend packages for families,
groups and couples. www.huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk. About 2 miles west of Huntingdon. |
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Hamerton
Zoo Park, Hamerton, Nr Sawtry, Cambs, PE28 5RE. Tel: 01832 293362.
In 2006 we've improved and enlarged the animal collection and
facilities. Our new and unique system of walkways will be expanded
and will eventually serve the whole park. There's always bigger
and better things going on for Hamerton Zoological Park so come
and see us. www.hamertonzoopark.com. About 7 miles north west of Huntingdon. |
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Rally Karting Centre, Kings Ripton Road, Off
Huntingdon Northern Bypass, Kings Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
Tel: 01480 457263. Our off road activity centre on Kings Ripton
Road, Huntingdon, aims to offer you the chance to experience
the excitement and exhilaration of off-road karting. Our 400cc
Liberator rally karts, complete with zero-roll suspension, all-terrain
tyres and a full race Corbeau seat with full safety harness,
are easy to drive. www.rallykartingcentre.co.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Huntingdon. |
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Grafham
Water Centre, Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BX. Tel:
0845 634 6022. Grafham Water Centre has been running for over
35 years and has a fantastic range of both Water Sports and Activity
Training Courses available. Sailability is a registered charity
that provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to sail. www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk. About 4 miles south west of Huntingdon. |
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Kimbolton Castle, Kimbolton, Huntingdon, PE28
0EA. Tel: 01480 860 505. Kimbolton Castle is best known as the
final home (or prison) of King Henry VIII's first queen, Catherine
of Aragon. Although the Castle now belongs to Kimbolton School,
visitors can still see the impressive range of State Rooms, with
an outstanding set of murals by Pellegrini. We regret that access
to the State Rooms is difficult for visitors with limited mobility
and that there is no wheelchair access. About 8 miles south west of Huntingdon. |
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March & District Museum, High Street,
March, PE15 9JJ. Tel: 1354 655300. The museum is housed in a
former school building. Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals,
Land Transport, Social History. Location: In the centre of March. |
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Welney
Visitor Centre, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Hundred Foot Bank,
Welney, Wisbech, PE14 9TN. Tel: 01353 860711. The reserve, visitor
centre, tearoom and shop are open every day except Christmas
Day. Parking is free of charge and for visitors with disabilities
there is wheelchair access to the centre. Note: dogs are not
allowed in WWT Centres, except for Guide Dogs. Charges apply. www.wwt.org.uk. About
6 miles north of March. |
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The Fenland and West Norfolk Aircraft Preservation
Society, Old Lynn Road, West Walton, nr Wisbech, Norfolk, PE14
7DA. A splendid collection of aircraft, memorabilia, engines,
artefacts, uniforms and insignia, models and so much more connected
with aviation past and present. Our items span from the beginning
of powered flight, through the Great War and World War Two, Korea,
Vietnam and both Gulf Conflicts, right up to the latest in the
world of aviation. www.fawnaps.co.uk. About 10 miles north of March. |
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George
Campbell Leisure Centre, City Road, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15
9LT. Tel: (01354) 622399. Activity Room, Fitness Room, 25 metre
– 6 lane Swimming Pool, Suite – Sauna. |
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North London Parachute Centre Ltd, Chatteris
Airfield, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0EA. Tel: 0871 664 0113.
We offer a range of skydiving gift vouchers for all occasions.
They come in a colourful presentation pack accompanied by a DVD
showing recipients exactly what they'll be doing. www.ukskydiving.com.
Location: About 5 miles
south of March. |
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Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery, Priestgate,
Peterborough, PE1 1LF. Tel. 01733 343329. Peterborough Museum
has an archaeology gallery which explores the early history of
the area from prehistory up until the Middle Ages. Features a
collection of Artwork which is regularly on display or can even
be hired. Lift to all floors and galleries, public toilets, baby-changing
facilities and disabled toilets. Location: In the centre of Peterborough. |
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Peterborough
Cathedral. Described as "The most beautiful Norman Cathedral
in England". Two queens were buried in the Cathedral during
the Tudor period. Katherine of Aragon’s grave is in the
North Aisle near the High Altar, whilst Mary Queen of Scots was
buried on the opposite side of the altar, though her grave is
now empty (she was re-buried in Westminster in 1612). www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Peterborough. |
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Key Theatre, Embankment Road, Peterborough,
PE1 1EF. Box Office: 01733 552439. The auditorium seats 379 and
has a unique atmosphere - providing both intimacy and an excellent
view for all patrons. There is disabled access, an infrared hearing
system for the deaf and hard of hearing and there are also regular
signed performances. www.peterboroughkeytheatre.co.uk. Location: In the centre of Peterborough. |
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Hamerton
Zoo Park, Hamerton, Nr Sawtry, Cambs, PE28 5RE. Tel: 01832 293362.
In 2006 we've improved and enlarged the animal collection and
facilities. Our new and unique system of walkways will be expanded
and will eventually serve the whole park. There's always bigger
and better things going on for Hamerton Zoological Park so come
and see us. hwww.amertonzoopark.com. About 12 miles south of Peterborough. |
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Huntingdon Racecourse, Brampton, Huntingdon,
Cambs PE28 4NL. Tel: 01480 453373. We offer exciting competitive
racing at all of our meetings. During the course of a season
we have something for everyone: Corporate friendly weekday fixtures
plus Bank Holiday meetings and weekend packages for families,
groups and couples. www.huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk. About 7 miles north of St Neots. |
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Grafham
Water Centre, Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BX. Tel:
0845 634 6022. Grafham Water Centre has been running for over
35 years and has a fantastic range of both Water Sports and Activity
Training Courses available. Sailability is a registered charity
that provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to sail. www.grafham-water-centre.co.uk. About 3 miles north of St Neots. |
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Kimbolton Castle, Kimbolton, Huntingdon, PE28
0EA. Tel: 01480 860 505. Kimbolton Castle is best known as the
final home (or prison) of King Henry VIII's first queen, Catherine
of Aragon. Although the Castle now belongs to Kimbolton School,
visitors can still see the impressive range of State Rooms, with
an outstanding set of murals by Pellegrini. We regret that access
to the State Rooms is difficult for visitors with limited mobility
and that there is no wheelchair access. About 6 miles north west of St Neots. |
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- King's College Cambridge, CB2 1ST. Tel: (+44) (0)1223 331212.
- Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4DL. Tel: 01353-667735.
cathedral.ely.anglican.org.
- Huntingdon Racecourse, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambs PE28 4NL.
Tel: 01480 453373. huntingdon-racecourse.co.uk
- Welney Visitor Centre, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, Hundred
Foot Bank, Welney, Wisbech, PE14 9TN. Tel: 01353 860711. wwt.org.uk
- Hamerton Zoo Park, Hamerton, Nr Sawtry, Cambs, PE28 5RE. Tel:
01832 293362