Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Fen Drayton Lakes Nature Reserve RSPB

Fen Drayton Road, Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RB, Tel: 01954 233260, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)

A network of paths help visitors explore our lakes and meadows beside the River Great Ouse, near St Ives. Enjoy warblers, great crested grebes and dragonflies in summer, starling roosts in autumn, and ducks in autumn and winter.

Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ, Tel: 01480 301494, (4 miles, 7kms)

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.

The Heath, St Ives Road, Woodhurst, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT, Tel: 01487 741140, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)

Bird of prey centre, offering 3 daily flying displays with audience participation, gift shop, Silent Wings tearoom, Raptor crafts shop. Various handling courses available. Small and large group visits. Schools visits.

Trumpington Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 5PT, Tel: 01954 230750, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

A church converted to provide facilities for concerts and meetings.

Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DB, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

170 acres of woodland, meadows and wetlands to explore. On site café and toilets.

Madingley Road, Coton, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB3 7PH, Tel: 01954 210350, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Cambridge American Cemetery contains the graves of 3,812 soldiers who gave their lives during World War II, and the names of 5,127 inscribed on the wall of the missing.

Needingworth, St Ives, Cambirdgeshire, SG19 2DL, Tel: 01767 680551, (2 miles, 4kms)

Hanson and RSPB are working together over the next 30 years to create an exciting new nature reserve at Needingworth Quarry. NOT YET OPEN TO PUBLIC.

Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2BA, Tel: 01480 459676, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Between Houghton and St Ives, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27, Tel: 01480 451568, (2 miles, 4kms)

The Thicket is a narrow, steep bank of ash and field maple woodland.

Nr Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DB, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (8 miles, 12kms)

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

The Quay, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5GT, Tel: 07906 257308, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

SCHEDULED & CHARTERED Boat Trips and Cruises to suit your requirements. Name your theme, and ENJOY the river!

Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE293BN, Tel: 01480 375678, (7 miles, 12kms)

Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

Bridge Street, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5EP, Tel: 01480 497314, (2 miles, 3kms)

A 15thC chapel built onto the bridge, in midstream. One of only 4 in England, with a balcony over the river.

1 St Mary's Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE293PE, Tel: 01480 431142, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2, Tel: 01954 713500, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Houghton Meadows is actually three ancient hay meadows and a pasture. The meadows are covered from spring to summer in a sea of flowers, from the yellow cowslips to the pink spears of orchids and purple of knapweed.

1 Post Street, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NB, (6 miles, 10kms)

Queen Elizabeth School Hall.

Grammar School Walk, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3LF, Tel: 01480 375830, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Church Street, St Ives, Cambridgeshireq, PE27 5, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (2 miles, 4kms)

A lovely 7 acre island in St Ives with a boardwalk for easy access, suitable for wildlife lovers and those wanting somewhere peaceful to explore.