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, Oliver Cromwell was born here, his grandfather had the George Inn
and he went to the grammar school, which was also attended by
Samuel Pepys. The school is now the Cromwell Museum.
Some nice buildings can still be found in and among the new
developments.
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Map of Huntingdon |
What
To See -
Huntingdon Tourist Attractions
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 Houghton
Mill, take the A1123, National Trust, timber watermill
on an island, demonstrations of machinery, you can buy the flour!.
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| Cromwell
Museum, Grammar School Walk, Cromwellian exhibits, shop
etc, Tel: 01480 425830 |
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| Hemingford
Grey, moated mansion on bend of the River Ouse
in a charming village, 12th century, off A604. |
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Hinchingbrooke
House, B1043,Tudor
and later mansion, former home of Cromwell and earls of Sandwich.
Limited opening as it is a school.  |
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| Hinchingbrooke
Country Park,
B1043, lake, guided walks, picnic site.
Tel: 01480 451568 |
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the A1 north of the town,a few miles out, is Hamerton
Wildlife Park, animals in an expanding zoo park, shop
etc, Tel: 01832 293362 |
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Where
To Stay in Huntingdon
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Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Around
The Huntingdon Area
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day out shopping in Peterborough,
or for a quieter time the town of Godmanchester
is worth a visit as is the riverside town of St
Ives. All after visiting Cambridge
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Godmanchester (0.96 miles) St Ives (4.58 miles) St Neots (8.03 miles) Willingham (10.20 miles) Bourn (10.90 miles) Chatteris (12.95 miles) Sutton (13.27 miles) Sandy (14.63 miles) Wimpole (15.22 miles) Cambridge (15.49 miles) Oundle (16.05 miles) |
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