Places to Visit

Angelsey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey and Garden
Angelsey Abbey
Burwell Museum & Windmill
Set among beautifully preserved historic farming buildings, Burwell Museum tells the story of a bustling fen-edge village. Alongside the 19th-century mill, displays from the everyday to the amazing vividly recreate Burwell life over the ages. There are also open spaces for children to play, lots of hands-on interactive exhibits, and play and picnic areas. Burwell Museum is run solely by volunteers, who generously donate their time to keep the Museum open to the public, and offer a wide range of events and learning opportunities. Find out more about volunteering with us here.
Web

Burwell Museum & Windmill
Bury St Edmunds
Official tourism web site for Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds
Chippenham Fen
Woodland Trust
Web

Chippenham Fen
Denny Abbey
Denny Farmland Museum and Abbey
Denny Abbey
Devil's Dyke
A walk from Woodditton to Reach A 7 mile long embankment, thrown up in Anglo-Saxon times believed to be around 1450 years old. It is scheduled as a S.S.I. (Site of Special Scientific Interest)
Wikipedia

Woodditton Site

The Wildflife Trusts

Devil's Dyke
Ely Cathedral
The very impressive cathedral in nearby Ely. Hosts concerts, lectures, craft and food fairs etc.
Cathedral Web Site

Cathedral Events

Wikipedia

Ely Cathedral
Go Ape In Thetford Forset
On Segway's, Bikes or Climbing in trees
Go Ape In Thetford Forset
Ickworth House
Ickworth House Park and Garden
Ickworth House
National Horseracing Museum
Museum tours, shop, cafe, galleries, education and even a racehorse simulator. 99 High Street, Newmarket Suffolk CB8 8JH
National Horseracing Museum
National Trust Properties
Newmarket Horseracing
Find out about the home of racing, events tickets etc.
Newmarket Horseracing
Red Lodge Karting Centre
Outdoor Karting Centre
Red Lodge Karting Centre
St Mary's Church (Burwell)
A fine mediaeval building, which is in the perpendicular style, and visible from many miles away.
Web Site

St Mary's Church (Burwell)
Thetford Forest Park
Family park in Thetford Forest
Thetford Forest Park
Wicken Fen and Burwell Fen Farm
National Trust info on Wicken Fen and Burwell Fen
Wicken Fen and Burwell Fen Farm
Wimpole Hall & Farm
National Trust Property
Wimpole Hall & Farm
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Pound Hill
Lode
Burwell Lode Bridge
Burwell - St Mary's Church
Burwell Windmill
Burwell Lode
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Bin changes June 2026
New bin changes
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BBC News
Council wants to go ahead with elections
Huntingdonshire District Council says it is important to "maintain democratic accountability".
Villagers' shock at theft of sculpted animal bench
The "beloved" work of art featuring a horse's head and two dogs sat in the centre of the village.
New community shop a 'fantastic asset' for village
A new shop opens in the car park of an Indian restaurant, partly funded and staffed by villagers.
Heavy rain warning issued for East of England
There is a risk of flooding and travel disruption, says the Met Office.
Passengers fell out of seats on speeding train
The service went through a junction in Hitchin at more than twice the speed limit.
County's road repair backlog bill stands at £800m
More than half of the total figure is needed to fix "soil-affected" roads, a council claims.
Plans for £2m wildlife hospital refused by council
East Cambridgeshire District Council refuses animal centre on the Suffolk and Cambridgeshire border.
Hospital charity gets record-breaking £435k gift
Wendy J. Tomlin-Hess says it is a "thank you" to the Royal Papworth for saving her brother's life.
Work starts on solar park to power bin lorries
The councils behind the project say it will include 36 electric vehicle charging points.
Families pay tribute to women who died after crash
Cheryl Pierre will be remembered for "grace and strength", Letitia Cuney is described as a "legend".
Cambridge United sign up to abuse reporting app
Former England striker Emile Heskey says he does not want abuse at football to be normalised.

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