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
Events
Action
Burwell and Fordham
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East Anglian
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Cambridge Airport Will Be Closing
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Médecins Sans Frontières
MSF Web Site
Area Photos
Pound Hill
Lode
Burwell Lode Bridge
Burwell - St Mary's Church
Burwell Windmill
Burwell Lode
Village News
Clunch Magazine
Now Online

Celebrating 50 years
Burwell To Exning
Cycle Path

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Bin changes June 2026
New bin changes
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UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
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Convicted Reform politician no longer councillor
Andy Osborn posted a defamatory social media message about a Conservative candidate, a court finds.
Near-vacant estate in 'Lord of the Flies scenario'
Most of the houses are due to be demolished, but it is seeing anti-social behaviour.
Fen Cottage granted Grade II listed status
Historic England says the cottage is "a rare record" of how people depended on their surroundings.
The sisters sewing their way through a cancer diagnosis
The mum with stage four bowel cancer is making discreet chemotherapy pouches for fellow patients alongside her GP trainee sibling.
Live facial recognition to be used across county
The technology will be deployed for the first time in Peterborough city centre.
Seventy firefighters tackle blaze at former school
A spokesperson says it received more than 60 calls about the fire in Haverhill.
Plans to turn chapel into shop with Post Office
The church has been vacant since 2021 and plans to turn it into homes have already been rejected.
University staff to 'escalate' strike action
Tomorrow is the first of 10 more days of action scheduled to take place this month, says a union.
Man bailed after reports of suspicious device
A 100m (328ft) police cordon is lifted, as police thank residents for their patience.

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