EXPERIENCES AND ATTRACTIONS IN BEDFORDSHIRE AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Wander down to the woods and enjoy the great outdoors, perfect your swing on the golf course or jump in the car and venture in to Cambridge. If you’re feeling adventurous then take a dip in the open air hot tubs and Finnish sauna at Paus – The worse the weather the better the experience! There really is something for everybody.

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Woodland walk

RSPB The Lodge

(2 Miles | 5 Mins)

Head to The Lodge, Sandy to find the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire. Ramble through rolling heathland and spot Hobbies racing after dragonflies or large flocks of thrushes darting around.

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Wimpole Estate

(10 Miles | 20 Mins)

A living working estate, guided by the seasons with an impressive mansion, parkland, gardens and rare breed farm. A great trip for the families.

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Walking

(0 Miles | 0 Mins)

The Coach House is a short drive from many walking destinations including country parks and nature reserves but there are also plenty of walks right from our doorstep. Click here for our handy map so you don’t get lost in the woods.

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Byplane on the grass

Shuttleworth Collection

(6.5 Miles | 14 Mins)

The perfect family day out. Come and enjoy our amazing gardens, follow the woodland sculpture trail and discover a unique collection of vintage aircraft, all set in 875 acres of parkland at Old Warden Park.

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Jordans Mill

(6 Miles | 14 Mins)

Welcome to Jordans Mill, a food heritage attraction situated on the banks of the river Ivel in Biggleswade. Explore our beautiful Mill gardens with their crops of cereals, fruits and vegetables growing then relax in the Riverside Café overlooking the stunning views of the River Ivel.

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Danish Camp

(8 Miles | 18 Mins)

A Norwegian log cabin surrounded by woodland on the banks of The River Great Ouse in Willington just east of Bedford. Come for a meal and stay to make the most of the countryside with self-drive boat hire,  river cruises and plenty of routes to walk.

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Burwash Manor

(15 Miles | 23 Mins)

Burwash Manor is two courtyards of converted farm buildings housing a collection of independent, unique shops, a café with both indoor and outdoor seating, a deli, farm shop, beauty salon and more, all open 7 days a week.

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Cambridge street with shops

Cambridge City

(18 Miles | 30 Mins)

Be inspired by a City of History, Culture and world-changing Discoveries. Home to more Nobel Prize winners than any other city, Cambridge is brimming with learning, culture and discoveries as well as shopping, food and drink!

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The Orchard Tearooms - Grantchester

(17 Miles | 28 Mins)

Just a short stroll, bike ride or punt trip away from the bustle of Cambridge lies The Orchard in Grantchester, an oasis of thought-provoking calm that has been an essential part of Cambridge life for over 125 years.

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Sandanavian sauna

Paus

(10 Miles | 19 Mins)

A breathing, bathing space where you can do a lot while doing nothing at all. An oasis of calm set in the Cambridgeshire countryside inspired by the Scandinavian philosophy of balance.  For a few precious hours or a whole day, leave behind the noise of everyday stress and distractions.Pronounced "pause"

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Tiger layoing down

Shepreth Wildlife park

(14 Miles | 24 Mins)

A family focussed compact wild life park with animals big and small, from hedgehogs to a tiger and red panda theres plenty for the whole family to see.

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Blue and green peacock

Herrings Green Activity Farm

(15 Miles | 25 Mins)

Herrings Green Activity Farm is home to over 200 birds of prey and farm animals. Come face to face with different species of Owls, Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and even Pelicans! Take a walk over to the farm where you can visit many breeds of farm animals too.

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