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Huntingdon Tourist Information


Huntingdon has been a market town from time immemorial. It is situated beside The Great River Ouse. In 1205 it was given the royal seal by King John, thereby showing it's national importance.

Despite the ravages of the developers in the 1960's Huntingdon has thankfully retained many of it's beautiful old buildings!

The town centre has a vast array of shops from boutiques to supermarkets. There are very nice cafes and restaurants.

There are two beautiful churches All Saints and St. Mary's full of visual and historical interest.

There are are many very good hotels to both stay and dine at.

The history of Huntingdon is very interesting, from ancient times to the present day. Oliver Cromwell was born in Huntingdon. There is a Cromwell museum situated in a building which was first a religious hospice run by Bendictine monks and then a Grammar School. Cromwell was a pupil at this school as was Samuel Pepys. Samuel Pepys lived here too sometimes as a young man.

You can visit the new library and look through all the county records and find out much more!

There are many lovely and interesting places to visit within a comfortable walking distance of Huntingdon. You can walk along the Great River Ouse to the lovely village of Hartford and the 12th century church there.

You can see the Hill ( on the edge of town) where Norman the Conqueror built a wooden castle, now gone. You can walk across the Huntingdon bridge and visit the (intact) 15th century town of Godmanchester.

PortHolme meadow is on the edge of Huntingdon just through the town centre. You can walk across Portholme and down the river and look at the wildlife and boats on the river.

At Huntingdon bus station you can catch buses to many towns and villages, where you can explore these and the surrounding countryside- endlessly fascinating!

It is less than an hour's travel. to Cambridge. There are also buses to cities such as London, Leeds and Liverpool and many other places. By car car you travel along the A14.

If you walk across Mill Common( just across the ring road there is a pedestrian crossing, next to the bus station where people still graze their cattle, you will eventually, after a 10 minute walk arrive at the Huntingdon station where you can catch trains to Peterborough(15 minutes), and London(50 minutes). From these stations of course you are able to link up to destinations all over Britain.

There are now also many bike lanes in Huntingdon.

I certainly recommend a visit to Huntingdon and to St. Ives nearby. (another story)

Description by Angela Mander-Jones

 

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Godmanchester Bridge © Geoff Soden
Huntingdon Marina © Geoff Soden
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Attractions near Huntingdon
Hinchingbrooke Country Park (1 Mile)*
At Hinchingbrooke Country Park there are 170 acres of open grasslands, meadows, woodlands and lakes with a wealth of wildlife everywhere.
Huntingdon Racecourse (2 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.
Houghton Mill (3 Miles)*
An impressive 17th century water mill in working order on the River Ouse in the village of Houghton.
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What's near Huntingdon

Attractions:
  Hinchingbrooke Country Park  1 Mile
  Huntingdon Racecourse  2 Miles
  Houghton Mill  3 Miles
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Towns:
  Huntingdon and Peterborough  1 Mile
  Godmanchester  1 Mile
  Hartford  1 Mile
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Estate Agents:
  Harvey Robinson Ltd  <1 Mile
  Campbells Estate Agents Ltd  <1 Mile
  Haart Huntingdon  <1 Mile
Hotels:
  George Hotel  <1 Mile
  The George Hotel  <1 Mile
  The Black Bull  1 Mile
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Self Catering:
  New Found Place  6 Miles
  Colmworth Golf Club Holiday Cottages  12 Miles
  Polopit Lodge  13 Miles
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Campsites:
  Quiet Waters Caravan Park  3 Miles
  Bourn Golf and Country Club  11 Miles
  Yarwell Mill  18 Miles
TIC: Huntingdon Tourist Information Centre     Tel: 01480 388588  <1 Mile



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Towns near Huntingdon
Huntingdon and Peterborough Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Godmanchester Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
Hartford Tourist Information (1 Mile)*
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Hotels near Huntingdon
George Hotel (< 1 Mile)*
The George Hotel is a historic inn with well-equipped modern rooms, a bar, and a restaurant serving good traditional meals. The hotel was once the home of Oliver Cromwell's grandfather, and is located about 200 metres from the Cromwell Museum.
Huntingdon Marriott Hotel (1 Mile)*
A highly regarded 4-star hotel, the Huntingdon Marriott Hotel meets guests' expectations for attentive service, supreme comfort and thoughtful amenities. A fully equipped leisure club with gymnasium and pool will revive and relax.
Olivers Lodge Hotel (5 Miles)*
Oliver's Lodge Hotel offers a warm and friendly welcome to guests, providing excellent service and an enviable reputation for high quality food.
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Self Catering near Huntingdon
Willow Cottage (13 Miles)*
Delightful and spacious one bedroom 17th Century Grade II listed thatched cottage. Achieved the GOLD AWARD for exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service 2009/2010.
Scald End Farm (15 Miles)*
5 self catering cottages. Cottage 1 sleeps up to 3 people; Cottage 2 sleeps up to 4 people; Cottage 3 sleeps up to 5 people; Cottage 4 sleeps up to 7 people; Cottage 5 sleeps up to 2 people
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