Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Best Western Gonville Hotel

Duxford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4QR, Tel: 01223 835 000, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6PZ, Tel: 01763 262226, (7 miles, 12kms)

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!

Mill Road, Fowlmere, Cambridgeshire, SG8, Tel: 01763 208978, (8 miles, 13kms)

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

2/3 Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 3JL, Tel: 01223 355159, (1 miles, 2kms)

Discover the real story of Cambridge and its people through this fascinating Museum of Cambridge life. Explore Cambridge tradition and history through nine unique room settings.

Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ, Tel: 01223 860988, (7 miles, 11kms)

These historic buildings tell the story of rural Cambridgeshire through the centuries. Denny Abbey’s many rooms have housed Benedictine monks, Franciscan nuns, Knights, Templars and Cambridgeshire farmers.

Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RS, Tel: 01223 359750, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

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

Peas Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AD, Tel: 01223 457577, Email, (0.5 miles, 0.8kms)

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RB, Tel: 01223 332900, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

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.

Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ, Tel: 01223 810080, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

An elegant country house set in a magnificent landscape. Explore 114 acres of vibrant colour, delicious scent and the simple pleasures of nature all year round.

St Peter's Church, Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AJ, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

The original church on this site was built in the 11th century. Additions included the tower and spire, which still stand today.

Wandlebury Ring, Gog Magog Hills, Babraham, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AE, Tel: 01223 243830, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

An Iron Age ring ditch, woodlands, chalk grasslands, footpaths, walks, wildlife and public footpaths to a Roman road and picnic areas.

The Old Pumping Station, Cheddars Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8LD, Tel: 01223 368650, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Based in a Victorian pumping station, displays include steam engines, gas engines, print shop, radios and scientific instruments.

Landbeach Road, Milton, Cambridgeshire, CB24 6DA, Tel: 01223 860374, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

A field full of family fun at The Milton Maize Maze - a puzzle to challenge any age!

3 MIll Yard, Childerley, Dry Drayton, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8BA, Tel: 01954 211433, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

With clever screening the 111 yard long timber framed 19TH Century Barn can accommodate from 100-500 seated for dinner.

11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9DP, Tel: 0208 3485727, Email, (0.9 miles, 1kms)

West Road Concert Hall.

Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire, CB22 4NW, Tel: 01954 713177, (6 miles, 10kms)

14thC chapel, once part of the Hospital of St John. The Baptist, believed to have been a knight's templer preceptory.

6 Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SU, Tel: 01223 324222, Email, (0.6 miles, 1kms)

Changing exhibitions highlight paintings, sculpture, hand-made prints and crafts. With work by acknowledged masters and established artists.

Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EJ, Tel: 01223 336650, Email, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

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.