Taking Vacations In Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire is a county in the east midlands part of England landlocked by the counties of Northamptonshire, Rutland, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Lincolnshire and Bedfordshire. This part of England might not possess any sandy beaches however there is a broad range of other attractions which make this an incredible vacation destination.  In the article below I  explain why tourists should think about a trip to this most beautiful part of the UK.

The English county of Cambridgeshire has exciting waterways, outstanding cathedrals, breathtaking countryside, prestigious stately homes, busy picturesque market towns and the fascinating city of Cambridge. The city of Cambridge is a highly popular visitor attraction which is highly suitable for vacations, or short city breaks, in any month of the year.

Tourist attractions in the immensely photogenic university town include The Fitzwilliam Museum, The Backs, The Folk Museum, The Round Church, The Orchard Tea Garden and Denny Abbey, but most folk travel to the town to take in the sights associated with some of the thirty one university colleges such as Cambridge University Botanic Garden and King’s College & King’s College Chapel. It can take a great many hours to visit all of the university colleges but the most beautiful buildings to meander around are those belonging to Corpus Christi, St John’s College, Trinity College and Magdalene College.

The Fenlands

The Cambridgeshire Fens are a generally marshy region almost at sea-level. There has been a great many attempts at draining the ground some dating back as far as Roman Times. It wasn’t until the beginning of the 17th Century that serious efforts were made. Unfortunately these attempts were a failure and it wasn’t until the Eighteenth Century that the land was drained successfully and the land was turned over to agriculture.

In modern times the intriguing landscape of marshes of salt and fresh water provide a superb environment for leisure and wildlife. Cambridgeshire features some of the least crowded waterways in the country, ideal for narrow boat vacations.

If you want to learn more about the interesting Fenlands then you will discover that the small towns of Whittlesey, Wisbech, March and Chatteris are each home to an excellent local museum.

Cambridgeshire’s Market Towns

Across the countryside are sited pretty small market towns, which, at one time in the past were actually islands. The town of March grew up as a port during the Tudor era and has an incredible history. Other petite island communities included Ramsey, Chatteris, Littleport and Whittlesey. These small market towns feature architecture spanning a few hundred years such as Whittlesey’s Seventeenth Century Butter Cross. A few hours can be passed enjoyable searching the numerous independent businesses, stalls and shops.

Other Tourist Attractions In Cambridgeshire

The list of local tourist attractions is tremendous. Railways include the Wisbech and March Bramley Line and the Nene Valley Railway and there a handful of interesting buildings to visit including Houghton Mill, Lode Watermill, Down Field Windmill and Great Gransden Post Mill.

The county features a small collection of historic religious buildings such as the abbeys of Denny, Spinney, Ramsey and Anglesey, Ely Cathedral and Peterborough Cathedral plus the Old Vicarage at Grantchester and Duxford Chapel. The list of castles, historic houses and stately homes is simply so  huge that there is insufficient room to include it here, it is the same with the listings of museums & art galleries.

If you are currently planning a vacation in Cambridgeshire and are booking hotel accommodation in Cambridge please take a look at our comprehensive bed & breakfast accommodation in Cambridge

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