Attractions in Great Staughton & Things to Do in Great Staughton
(and nearby)

Huntingdon Racecourse (6 Miles)*
Huntingdon Racecourse is an intimate racing venue with an atmosphere all of its own, it was voted Best Small Racecourse in the South Midlands and East Anglia by the Racegoers Club.
Hinchingbrooke Country Park (7 Miles)*
At Hinchingbrooke Country Park there are 170 acres of open grasslands, meadows, woodlands and lakes with a wealth of wildlife everywhere.
Wild Britain (7 Miles)*
You'll discover one wild day out at Wild Britain (formerly Bedford Butterfly Park).Starting your visit in the tropical jungle, become a Safari Spotter and earn your free badge.
Houghton Mill (10 Miles)*
An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton.
Hemingford Grey Manor (10 Miles)*
Most of the Norman house remains virtually intact in spite of various changes over nine centuries. The house and garden are the setting for the Green Knowe books, written by Lucy Boston.
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery (10 Miles)*
The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery is closed for redevelopment. You can find out more about our plans on our website. The Gallery is due to re-open in 2012/13.
Higgins Art Gallery & Musuem (10 Miles)*
The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum, Bedford remains closed for a major redevelopment and will reopen in Spring 2013.
Bromham Mill and Gallery (11 Miles)*
There was a mill on the site of Bromham Mill since before the domesday survey in 1086.
Moot Hall (11 Miles)*
Elstow Moot Hall (or Green House as it was formerly known) was built in the late 15th century as a market-house in connection with the village fairs.
Hamerton Zoo Park (12 Miles)*
The Zoo Park was opened as a conservation sanctuary in 1990. It is set in 15 acres of parkland providing a safe home for a fascinating array of beautiful creatures from around the world.
Swiss Garden (12 Miles)*
A visit to the Swiss Garden takes you back to the early 19th century, when an interest in ornamental gardening and picturesque architecture were first combined.
Raptor Foundation (13 Miles)*
The Raptor Foundation is a bird of prey sanctuary and hospital. It is a unique and exciting place for children and adults alike to meet and learn about owls, falcons, hawks and buzzards.
Santa Pod Raceway (14 Miles)*
Santa Pod Raceway in the UK is the home of European Drag Racing and host to the televised FIA European Drag Racing Championships.
Wimpole Home Farm (14 Miles)*
Wimpole Home Farm, part of the Wimpole Estate, is still a working farm and is East Anglia's largest rare breeds centre.
Wimpole Hall, Garden and Park (14 Miles)*
Wimpole Hall, set in rolling parkland and woodland, is part of the 2,500 acre Wimpole Estate. The Hall is a magnificent country house, mainly eighteenth century in style.
Lyveden New Bield (16 Miles)*
The empty shell of Lyveden New Bield stands like a doll's house awaiting furniture and a family to move into it. After 400 years, that is unlikely to happen.
Cowper & Newton Museum (17 Miles)*
Visit Orchard Side, home of the 18th century poet, translator and Letter-writer William Cowper. See displays of his works, portraits and memorabilia, plus those of his friend John Newton.
Wicksteed Park (17 Miles)*
Wicksteed Park is situated in 147 acres of landscaped English countryside and offers the elements of a country and theme park in one.
Elton Hall (17 Miles)*
Elton Hall stands in the midst of unspoilt landscaped parkland, on a site where there has been a house since the Norman Conquest.
Southwick Hall (17 Miles)*
Dating from the 14th Century and owned successively by three families, Southwick Hall illustrates the development of a manor house.
Wrest Park (18 Miles)*
Fans of baroque and classical architecture are in for a treat at Wrest Park in Bedfordshire with its French inspired mansion, baroque pavilion and Chinoiserie garden pagoda.
Manor House Museum (Kettering) & The Alfred East Art Gallery (18 Miles)*
Explore Kettering's history at the Manor House Museum and view the constantly changing programme of exhibitions at the Alfred East Art Gallery.
Boughton House (19 Miles)*
Boughton House is the Northamptonshire home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry.
Cambridge & County Folk Museum (19 Miles)*
Visit Cambridge's only social history museum! Housed in the former 17th century White Horse Inn, this family friendly, interactive museum brings history to life.
Fitzwilliam Museum (19 Miles)*
The Fitzwilliam Museum was founded in 1816 by the bequest of the VIIth Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion to the University of Cambridge.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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