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
Weapons
Amnesty Week
From 19th May 2025
Policing East Cambs
Médecins Sans Frontières
MSF Web Site
Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Disasters Emergency Committee Logo
Red Cross Appeal
UNICEF
Area Photos
Pound Hill
Lode
Burwell Lode Bridge
Burwell - St Mary's Church
Burwell Windmill
Burwell Lode
Village News
Election Turnout 33.5%
County Council
Election Results

UK's biggest solar farm approved for east of England (Click on image for larger version)
Proposed Solar Farm
Latest Proposals
Project and
Current Status

Millstone Park Housing Development
(350 new homes)
Linden Homes
Web Site

Planning Docs
This Land
Councillors
Express Concerns

BBC News
University college to stop arms company investment
The decision comes after students took part in demonstrations and protests last year.
Human bones found by member of public
Police put a cordon in place and say they are making inquiries.
County council leader confirmed for second term
The Lib Dem councillor for Cambourne has been confirmed as the county council leader for a second term.
Knife-wielding robber jailed after taxi attack
Cambridgeshire Police says the driver thought he was going to be stabbed to death by Adam McDonnell.
Police seize more than 70 e-scooters and e-bikes
Most riders stopped during a three-day crackdown were under 18 and one was aged eight, police say.
Cows get GPS collars to stop them falling into river
A council says two to four fall into the water in a city centre during grazing season each year.
Kitten stuck a week in pipe and cellar is rescued
Little William evades capture for days in a protracted community effort to save him.
Barrett joins Cambridge as assistant boss
Cambridge United appoint former Southend United and Bristol Rovers defender Adam Barrett as assistant head coach.
Support for relief road to ease town traffic
A 15-minute journey could sometimes take 45 minutes - a "ridiculous" situation, says one resident.
Sewage plant objectors drop judicial review plan
Anglian Water is replacing its current facility near Milton with a new plant close to Horningsea.
Teen boxer punches down barriers for England debut
Jerry-Mike will represent England at a tri-nations boxing event.

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