Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of New Found Place

Colmworth, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44 2LD, Tel: 01223 582700, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Mander Car Park, Grafham Water, West Perry, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0BX, Tel: 01480 811075, Email, (3 miles, 4kms)

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

Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0EA, Tel: 01480 860505, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Chapman Way, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1, Tel: 01480 406795, (3 miles, 4kms)

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.

Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE293BN, Tel: 01480 375678, (5 miles, 8kms)

Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7DA, (3 miles, 4kms)

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

St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DB, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

St Neots common is classed as true common land, which is used communally by the commoners of the parish.

Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN, Tel: 01480 375678, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

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.

High Street, Little Paxton, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6ET, Tel: 01480 406795, Email, (1 miles, 2kms)

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

Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3LF, Tel: 01480 375830, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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

High Street, Abbotsley, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 6UJ, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Nr Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DB, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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

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.

1 Post Street, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NB, (5 miles, 9kms)

Queen Elizabeth School Hall.

King's Bush Farm, London Road, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NH, Tel: 08701 904090, (5 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.

St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1DZ, (2 miles, 4kms)

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