Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Scudamore's Punting Company

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.

Granta Place, Mill Lane, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RS, Tel: 01223 359750, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

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

Station Road, Shepreth, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6PZ, Tel: 01763 262226, (7 miles, 11kms)

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!

Denny Abbey, Ely Road, Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9PQ, Tel: 01223 860988, (7 miles, 12kms)

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.

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, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

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.

Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ, Tel: 01223 810080, Email, (6 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.

Peas Hill, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3AD, Tel: 01223 457577, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1RB, Tel: 01223 332900, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

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.

University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3EQ, Tel: 01223 333456, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

Displays include, world's largest spider, minerals and gemstones, rocks collected by Charles Darwin, dinosaursm jurassic marine reptiles and local fossils.

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!

6 Trinity Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 1SU, Tel: 01223 324222, Email, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)

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, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

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.

Castle Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 0AQ, Tel: 01223 748100, Email, (0.7 miles, 1kms)

A major collection of 20thC paintings and sculpture exhibited in a house of unique character. Also changing contemporary and modern art exhibitions in the gallery.

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

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

Resolute, Browns Field, Green End, Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire, CB5 8SX, Tel: 01799 501635, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

An ideal way to see the River Cam and/or Great Ouse. Half hour to full day trips, for individuals or groups.

Downing Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 3DZ, Tel: 01223 333510, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

Displays relating to world prehistory, local archaeology and anthropology displays.

The Orchard, 45-47 Mill Way, Grantchester, Cambridgeshire, CB3 9ND, Tel: 01223 551118, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Small, privately owned museum depicting the life in words and photographs of the poet Rupert Brooke (1887-1915) who lived at Orchard House whilst at university.