Stanford Park makes an ideal base from which to explore the delights of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.

So whether you want to spend a day at the races, plunge yourself into the history of the colleges, gaze in awe at the magnificence of Ely Cathedral, walk or cycle along miles of ancient tracks and Roman roads or experience the nostalgia of Spitfires and be dazzled by supersonic jets - there is something for everyone!

Here is a comprehensive list of the attractions and events close at hand.
 

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Ely Cathedral All year
The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Ely is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Ely, which covers some 1,500 square miles of East Anglia.
 
13 miles | Web link
   
Duxford Imperial War Museum All year
The Imperial War Museum Duxford is Europe’s premier aviation museum with many original buildings, such as the Control Tower and hangars still in use. Duxford also has one of the finest collections of tanks, military vehicles and artillery in the country and features the Normandy Experience and Monty exhibitions.
20 miles | Web link
   
Weeting Steam Rally
20, 21 & 22 July 2007
Weeting held it's first show in 1968 - A small rural Steam Engine Rally and village fete, with a few vintage cars, tractors and probably 20 or so steam engines.
20 miles | Web link
 
Haddenham Steam Rally

8 & 9 September 2007

A nostalgic weekend for all with Over 500 exhibits from a bygone age.
16 miles | Web link
 
Quy Country Fair
August Bank Holiday
Many attractions including stunt teams, shooting, craft fair, rare breeds, shire horses, vintage cars and motor bikes, children's rides.
7 miles | Web link
National Trust - Anglesey Abbey
All year

A Jacobean-style country house set in fine formal and informal gardens. The house, dating from 1600 and built on the site of a 12th-century Augustinian priory, houses a unique collection representing the tastes of one man, Huttleston Broughton, 1st Lord Fairhaven.
 

5.6 miles | Web link

photo © National Trust
 
Other National Trust attractions
All year
Ickworth House
18 miles | Web link
Wimpole Hall
24 miles | Web link
Wicken Fen Bird Sanctuary 9 miles | Web link
 
Cambridge University
All year

It is possible to walk through most College and University grounds at most times of year. Most Colleges are closed during the exam period in May and June.

Some Colleges charge a small entrance fee.

  8 miles | Web link
 
Other Attractions in Cambridge
All year
Punting on the River Cam
8 miles | Web link
Cambridge Botanical Gardens
8 miles | Web link
Fitzwilliam Museum 8 miles | Web link
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All distances given are approximate
 
Exclusively Adult only