This is an English Heritage place. We went here when we went to Duxford and thought we might pop in…read moreon the way back. It wasn't really that easy to find, and it was very small. All that was there was a derilect building, that anyone could walk into (and obviously had). There was a notice on the wall explaining what it was and that was it. The kids were not impressed. I think we were there for all of 10 minutes. Don't bother to make a special trip here its not worth it.

A peaceful place to pause while bustling about in the city, with welcoming services. The occasional…read morebooksales in the neighbouring Henry Martyn Hall are an excellent place to find bargains!

This is the kind of place that is run by James-May-type paunchy, middle-aged men who sit around in…read moregrubby overalls drinky milky tea getting excited by things that produce lots of noise and steam - and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that ! It's best to visit when the museum is "in steam", i.e. with the various machines actually working. My 2 1/2 year-old son was very keen on the various mechanical objects, including a 1940s steam car which turned up. Probably not suitable for girly girls who like ponies and ballet and with some very hot surfaces around you need to keep a close eye on young ones. The site used to be the sewage pumping station for Cambridge (!) and there is some surprisingly interesting information on the history of sewerage in Cambridge (true !).

It is a useful place to visit for those who have an interest in technology or/and history. There…read moreyou can find main engines, gas engines, electric room, boiler house and more other interesting things to be seen. Personally I think this museum is extremely helpful for students/shool children as there they have an oportunity to visualise what have learnt in classroom, to have a clearer picture how different engines are working , ecc. It is very helpful for writing projects on this topic. Their admission fee is very reasonable -£3 per adult, children under seven go for free. Sometimes fee may vary depending on event.

The Tree Cathedral is another hidden gem of Milton Keynes. I walked in the area back in March when…read morethe trees were all bare but even then it looked insanely cool. I've looked up photos of the tree cathedral in full bloom and it's just beautiful. Constructed in 1986 to look like Norwich Cathedral, I'm sure it's a great spot for small ceremonies. It's divided into various sections all meticulously planned which you can read about on the plaque right in front of the cathedral. It has a nice stone path down the center for easy navigation. Upon reading a bit more on the Tree Cathedral when I got home - you can now scatter ashes there. Peaceful and creepy at the same time. The Tree Cathedral can be found opposite of Willen Lake.

Knebworth house, gardens and park is a brilliant family day out. The grounds are huge, the gardens…read moreare interesting, and the house is beautiful. You can park the car by the house and gardens, and also at the bottom of the park. For the kids, there is a huge adventure playground (best to do this on the way out as it's right at the bottom of the park, miles from the house and gardens), which has a good range of play equipment for pretty much any age range. In the summer they have a free bouncy castle too. The gardens are seperated into different areas, and it is all very well signposted so you won't get lost. The dinosaur garden is really good, and the kitchen garden smells heavenly in the right seasons. There is a fun maze too. The house itself is really beautiful, and you can pay extra to have tours. I could go on forever explaining everything here, but I won't. Rest assured it is well worth the entrance fee. The cafe is really expensive so take a picnic!

Anglesey Abbey is a National Trust property, comprising a country house, 100 acres of landscaped…read moregrounds, and a working water mill. It is immensely popular, and has one of the Trust's largest restaurants. The site began life early in the 12th century as a priory of Augustinian Canons (it was never actually an Abbey). At the dissolution, it was sold, and much of the stone was removed to build nearby Madingley Hall. In 1595 it was acquired by the Fowkes family, who turned the remains into a Jacobean-style house, incorporating the Chapter House and Monk's warming room. It passed through a series of owners over the next 300 years, who added further wings and developed the grounds as an arboretum and garden. In 1926, it was acquired by two Anglo-American brothers, Urban Huttleston Broughton and his brother, Henry Rogers Broughton, who had recently inherited a fortune from their maternal grandfather. Broughton also inherited the title Lord Fairhaven, which had been granted to his father, who died before it could be conferred. On his marriage, Henry vacated the house and his older brother, now Lord Fairhaven, set about making further alterations and extensions, turning it into a comfortable and modern aristocratic country home, filled with his growing collection of antiques. These include an important collection of tapestries, paintings (notably a large number of landscapes of Windsor Castle), furniture, books and clocks. A notable item is the famous, late 18th Century "Pagoda Clock", regarded as one of the treasures of the National Trust. On chiming the hours, it comes alive with rotating obelisks and jewelled pineapples. On his death, the house was bequeathed to the National Trust. As well as the house itself, visitors can walk the extensive grounds, and visit the Lode Mill, a working mill rebuilt in the 18th century. Converted in 1900 to grind coprolites, it has now been converted back to grind flour. The entrance is off the main B1102 road on the Cambridge side of the village of Lode. There is a series of car parks, with disabled parking closest to the modern entrance buildings. These include a large cafe and a shop, which also sells plants. A small cabin holds second hand books, also for sale. The cafe - one of the largest on the NT estate - serves hot and cold meals as well as the cakes the Trust is known for.

Anglesey Abbey is a stunning place. I offen go for a walk around the gardens…read more The mill is fully working and produces very good brown flour, which i use for making bread. The gardens have many hidding places for the children to explore. The house is lovely and i would recomend watching the clock strike its magical. The resturant is good serving meal, snacks and drinks.

Beautiful property that even the Queen visits some times during her travels in the UK. I did not…read morehave time to see the inside of the property unfortunately, however the outside is beautiful and it has amazing gardens. They even have a train going around one of the gardens for children. It is open longer hours in the summer and you can spend 2-3 hours here.

This is a fantastic day out for young kids, my 1 year old and 3 year old loved it. Audley House…read moreitself and the grounds are spectacular, and there is a car park right next to the train station. Tickets for the trains are very reasonably priced, and the trains go roughly every 20 mins. The 1.5 mile trip is great, the engines are wonderfully maintained and there are lots of teddy bears dotted around the wood that the kids love pointing out. Crucially you need to check the opening times before planning a trip here. For the 2012 season the railway was only open at the weekends and school holidays, and even then only from 12 noon to 4.45pm (with the last steam train departure at 4pm). It's also the sort of venue that suits decent weather. The train carriages are covered, however there is also a large open 'Picnic and Play' area beside the terminal that has great play equipment, but would be much less pleasant in rainy weather. Other nice touches are the cafe and the guided Fairy Walk that kids can take through the woods. Overall a fantastic afternoon, just make sure to check the timetable and weather forecast.

Oxburgh Hall is a place that shouldn't be missed when visiting the area. It sits within a moat and…read moreis a great example of English brick gatehouses of the 15th century. It was originally built circa 1482 by Sir Edmund Bedingfeld and has been continuously occupied by the family ever since. There have been several upgrades as well over the years...centuries. There are Victorian additions that were added later in the 1800's like the terracotta chimneys and windows along with amazing gardens to name a few. It has always been used as a home, and not a fortress. The home has seen the War of the Roses, survived a fire and near demolition prospects and still stands. It is truly an amazing place to visit and I'm happy it's under the care of the National Trust. The hall is known for its "Priest hole". In the event of a raid a priest could hide in the wall and couldn't be found. This is open to the public, whereas most like it are closed. That makes this is a fantastic historical opportunity alone. I must say, it is a little unsettling to go into the hole and you definitely get the idea of how the priest must have felt. The home is also known for the needlework on display by Mary, Queen of Scots while imprisoned in England and Bess of Hardwick. You can also tour the Kings Room where King Henri VIII stayed when visiting. Photos are not allowed inside...darn it, but you are welcome to take pictures of the grounds and such. You can obtain books and postcards in the gift shop. This review was overdue and I simply can't believe that I didn't finish it. But I'm even more surprised that no one else has reviewed this place when it is so extraordinary. It shouldn't be missed if you are in the area. If you are a history buff like us, then you'll truly enjoy it. Gee Whiz info...the name is pronounced: "OX bru" Note: I also recommend becoming a member of the National Trust. They do great things and keep history alive. Whether you are from or live in the UK or just visiting from outside the country...it's well worth it and goes to a great cause...it's a win/win for all!

Absolutely lovey visit to this stunningly architecturally exquisite cathedral, made extra special…read moreby Shirley, our tour guide, who shared her love of this special place by sharing her secrets with us and bringing an old empty stone building alive with history and characters. Stained glass was stunning. The defaced saints etc shows how the cathedral managed to survive religious upheavals through the years and still stay a focus for the local population's faith. Nice gift shop to peruse and take a gift or memory home with you. Definitely put this majestic historical building on your Ely itinerary.

Today, 21 November 2025 was Ely Cathedral's annual Christmas Market…read more First, the exterior architecture was stunningly amazing. To think that a building of this size and historic nature is being preserved is commendable. Inside, the numerous stained glass is breathtakingly beautiful. But the reason for today's visit was the annual Christmas Market, a ticketed event featuring high quality artists. The aroma of dried orange wreaths fill the church. I can't begin to name all the artwork being sold, and included the church gift shop. A truly memorable experience!