Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of St John's Church

Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR, Tel: 01223 835 000, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

IWM Duxford tells the story of the impact of aviation on the nature of war, on people’s lives and the history of our region.

Mill Road, Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, SG8, Tel: 01763 208978, (4 miles, 7kms)

A 100-acre nature reserve incorporating a nature trail and 3 bird-watching hides. Attractions include unspoilt wetland scenery and birdlife including the kingfisher.

Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RS, Tel: 01223 359750, (8 miles, 12kms)

Established in 1910, we are Cambridge’s oldest and friendliest punting company.

Audley End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF, Tel: 01799 522842, (6 miles, 9kms)

Step back in time and see Victorian life come to life before your eyes at Audley End House and Gardens. You can experience what life was like at one of England’s grandest stately homes.

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6PZ, Tel: 01763 262226, (6 miles, 9kms)

Since opening its doors to the public in 1984, Shepreth Wildlife Park, set in natural grounds, has become one of East Anglia’s major attractions and is home to tigers, otters, monkeys, reptiles and even creepy crawlies!

Chilford Hundred Hall, Balsham Road, Linton, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4LE, Tel: 01223 895625, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Chilford Hall Vineyard and Conference Centre is a culture rich estate with a 20-acre vineyard and conferencing facilities.

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RB, Tel: 01223 332900, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

A large, world class collection of antiques, applied art, illuminating manuscripts, coins and paintings. Original buildings are mid 19thC with later additions, including the courtyard development.

Peas Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AD, Tel: 01223 457577, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

1 Market Place, Market Square, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1HR, Tel: 01799 524002, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Saffron Walden Library, 2 King Street, Saffron Waldon, Essex, CB10 1ES, Tel: 01799 523178, (6 miles, 10kms)

Situated on the first floor of Saffron Walden library, this gallery has a continuing series of varied exhibitions of contemporary art by local artists.

Museum Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1JL, Tel: 01799 510333, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

Friendly, family-size museum. Exhibits include moccasins, mummy cases, woolly mammoths and Wallace the Lion! Meadow for picnics with castle ruins. Winner Best Museum of social history. Accessible for disabled visitors.

Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EJ, Tel: 01223 336650, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Spectacular displays of internationally important specimens, including fossils, mammal skeletons, birds, beautiful shells… Discover hundreds of animals from all over the world and follow displays tracing the evolution of animal life.

Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, Tel: 0845 196 2320, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

A university theatre presenting professional touring and local community theatre. Excellent tiered seating offers good views from all 264 seats.

Cambridge Passenger Cruises, PO Box 401, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 3WE, Tel: 01223 307694, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

Your unique venue opportunity in Cambridge offering you a luxury river cruise and a 1st class service in the magnificent surroundings of the River Cam. Please visit our website www.georgina.co.uk.

Church Hill, Ashdon, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2HF, Tel: 01799 584253, (7 miles, 11kms)

Museum of village life through the ages. Domestic & agricultural. Local shops & craftsmen. Fashion & entertainment. Crime and punishment, including the farm labourers strike of 1913.

Castle Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BD, Tel: 01799 513779, (6 miles, 9kms)

Unique collection of work by 20th century artists who have lived in and around Great Bardfield & Saffron Walden, e.g. Edward Bawden, Michael Rothenstein, Eric Ravilious and others. Facebook: The Fry Art Gallery, Twitter: @FryArtGallery

Audley End, Essex, CB11 4JB, Tel: 01799 541354, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

Lord Braybrooke's private 1.5 mile railway through mature woodland adjacent to Audley End House. Steam hauled on Sundays and occasional Saturdays. A wonderful addition to your day at Audley End.

78 Meldreth Road, Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, SG8 6PS, Tel: 01763 261071, (6 miles, 9kms)

The crossing keeper's cottage and a small plantsman's garden with a very wide variety of plants.