Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Pointers Guest House

Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AZ, Tel: 01480 301494, (6 miles, 9kms)

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.

Abbey School, Ramsey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE17 1DH, Tel: 0870 6095388, (2 miles, 4kms)

The ruins of a 15thC gatehouse.

The Heath, St Ives Road, Woodhurst, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 3BT, Tel: 01487 741140, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

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.

Between Houghton and St Ives, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27, Tel: 01480 451568, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Hinchingbrooke School, Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE293BN, Tel: 01480 375678, (7 miles, 11kms)

Hinchingbrooke Performing Arts Centre

138 Oil Mills Road, Ramsey Mereside, Ramsey, Huntingdon, PE26 2UA, Tel: 01733 844615, (5 miles, 8kms)

The Fenland Light Railway is a 7 ¼ inch gauge Narrow Gauge Railway operating Steam, Electric and petrol locomotives. We operate on a track of 300 yards the majority of which is below sea level.

Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN, Tel: 01480 375678, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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

Woodwalton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1UA, Tel: 01733 455000, (5 miles, 9kms)

Monks Wood is a National Nature Reserve situated in Cambridgeshire. An ash-oak woodland has been present on the site for over 2,000 years. In the past, the wood was managed as coppice and some areas were clear-felled.

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.

Nr Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6DB, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (7 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, (7 miles, 11kms)

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

Needingworth, St Ives, Cambirdgeshire, SG19 2DL, Tel: 01767 680551, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Bridge Street, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5EP, Tel: 01480 497314, (6 miles, 10kms)

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

Church Street, St Ives, Cambridgeshireq, PE27 5, Tel: 01480 451568, Email, (6 miles, 10kms)

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.

Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BN, Tel: 01480 463134, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

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.

Ramsey Heights, Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1UA, Tel: 01733 455000, (4 miles, 6kms)

Woodwalton Fen is one of Britain's oldest nature reserves, purchased in 1910 by the Hon. Charles Rothschild.

1 Post Street, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NB, (7 miles, 12kms)

Queen Elizabeth School Hall.

14 Church Lane, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, PE16 6JA, Tel: 01354 696319, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

A small museum with artefacts, ephemera and photographs relating to the history of the town of Chatteris, its people and its environs.