Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Grafham Water 

Mander Car Park, Grafham Water, West Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BX, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, (2 miles, 2kms)

An area of 150 hectares covering woodland, grassland, sheltered creeks and open water. Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2BA, Tel: 01480 459676, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

A mid-18thC mansion of architectural importance on the Great Ouse river. A family home with interesting ancestral possessions. To arrange a visit, please can you call 01480 459676.

Colmworth, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2LD, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

A small Augustinian priory founded in about 1195 with a magnificent 13thC timber roof of crown-post construction. There are also medieval wall paintings and stained glass.

Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ, Tel: 01480 301494, (8 miles, 12kms)

Last working watermill on the Great Ouse. Beautifully set upon an island in the river. Great walking, cycling and horse-riding opportunities. Hands-on exhibits for all the family. Stone-ground flour often available to buy.

Sawtry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 5RE, Tel: 01832 293362, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

A wildlife park with tigers, lemurs, marmosets, meerkats, wallabies and a unique bird collection with rare and exotic species from around the world.

Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE293BN, Tel: 01480 375678, (4 miles, 7kms)

Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

St Denys Church, Little Barford, Bedfordshire, PE19 6YE, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

This picturesque church is set idyllically in meadows near the Great Ouse. The west tower features an exquisite window (1887) by the Kempe Studio.

King's Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH, Tel: 08701 904090, (6 miles, 9kms)

Wood Green Animal Shelters is a registered charity that has been taking in and re-homing animals since 1924. The charity takes in over 5000 animals a year and has set national standards in animal care.

The Old Court, 8 New Street, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1AE, Tel: 01480 214163, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Lively museum of local history, with displays appealing to all ages. Visit the 1907 cell block, part of this former police station/court building.

Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, (2 miles, 2kms)

The Wildlife Trust purchased this Site of Specific Scientific Interest after a successful appeal in 1992. Brampton Wood supports a wide variety of plants and animals.

Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3LF, Tel: 01480 375830, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

A museum with portraits, signed documents & other articles belonging to Cromwell and his family.

High Street, Little Paxton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6ET, Tel: 01480 406795, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

190 acres of old gravel diggings as a wildlife lover's haven. Sit in the bird hides & watch water birds, kingfishers, nightingales or otters.

High Street, Abbotsley, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6UJ, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (8 miles, 13kms)

Although evidence suggests that there was a church on the this site in the mid 12th century it is more likely that the church we see here today is from circa 1300 -10 with its chancel and south arcade of this period.

St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1DZ, (5 miles, 8kms)

Priory Park is situated off Huntingdon Road and Priory Hill, St Neots and has parking facilities for approximately 40 cars.

St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7DA, (5 miles, 8kms)

Riverside Park in St Neots is close to the town centre and is bisected by the bridge over the Great Ouse River.

Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BN, Tel: 01480 463134, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Built about 1130. Famous as the House of Green Knowe in the children's books by Lucy Boston. Her patchwork collection is on display. Garden, topiary and roses.

Woodwalton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1UA, Tel: 01733 455000, (8 miles, 13kms)

Monks Wood is a National Nature Reserve situated in Cambridgeshire. An ash-oak woodland has been present on the site for over 2,000 years. In the past, the wood was managed as coppice and some areas were clear-felled.

Off Ambury Road, Behind Huntingdon Leisure Centre, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3, Tel: 01480 451568, (5 miles, 8kms)

Covering over 5 hectares, Spring Common is within easy walking distance from Huntingdon Town Centre.

Chapman Way, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1, Tel: 01480 406795, (5 miles, 8kms)

A peaceful 45 acre site situated next to the river just south of St Neots with a patchwork of habitats and a network of paths to explore.

23 St Marys Street, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2TA, Tel: 01480 215291, (5 miles, 8kms)

Watercolours, pastels and photographs of St Neots and surrounding area. Comprehensive range of artists materials.

1 St Mary's Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE293PE, Tel: 01480 431142, (5 miles, 8kms)

Within the parameters of the Huntingdon Antiques and Collectibles, which started as a brewery and later became the Drill Hall, is a comprehensive collection of artefacts covering the last 200 years.

Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN, Tel: 01480 375678, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

Hinchingbrooke House is a Tudor country house and caters for weddings, events, conferences, fairs and exhibitions.

Robin Hood Cottage, Great Staughton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE195BB, Tel: 01480 860314, (4 miles, 6kms)

Taggart Tile Museum is a tile collectors paradise.

Nr Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DB, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Portholme is the largest lowland meadow in England and is almost completely surrounded by water. It is a designated Site of Scientific Interest.

Hartford Marina, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AA, Tel: 01480 438640, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Relax with a river trip and enjoy the scenery on part of the Great Ouse. Starting from Hartford Marina and taking a slow trip on the Captains Folly towards Houghton and Huntingdon. Cruises last approx 1 hour.

Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0EA, Tel: 01480 860505, (4 miles, 7kms)

A Tudor house, remodelled by Vanburgh with Pellegrini mural paintings, an Adam gatehouse and fine parklands. The castle is now occupied by an independent school.