East of England

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Journey Time:
3 Days
Distance:
166½ miles (267.5km)
Airport:
Luton/Stansted/East Midlands

Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner (visitbritain.transportdirect.info/web2)

Overview

Magnificent architecture, open skies, rolling countryside and bags of history - come and see for yourself why the East of England has inspired artists for centuries.

Day 1: Cambridge – Ely

Cambridge - Ely: 17½ miles (28.3 km)
Totals for Day: 17½ miles (28.3 km)

Cambridge

Begin your tour at the elegant university city of Cambridge and feel yourself slipping back to a gentler era. Wander narrow medieval streets browsing the bookshops and galleries, or take a gentle punt cruise and admire some of the most magnificent architecture in the world.

Must see and do:

Fitzwilliam Museum | Anglesey Abbey Gardens and Lode Mill | King’s College Chapel | Wimpole Hall | Cambridge American Cemetery

Ely

From Cambridge journey north to Ely. The first thing you’ll see as you approach this charming riverside town is its striking Norman cathedral towering above the low-lying land around it. Stop by at Oliver Cromwell’s house, and then head to the riverside to enjoy a boat trip.

Must see and do:

Ely Cathedral | Oliver Cromwell's House | The Stained Glass Museum | Isleham Priory Church | Wicken Fen | Apple Day | Sulgrave Manor

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