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Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Cambridge has an abundance of magnificent buildings, and these together with riverside walks, wonderful museums and quaint old streets.

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Ely, Cambridgeshire

The early life of Ely began with a monastry and town situated on an island in the midst of a vast expanse of marshland in the middle of the Fens.

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Fen Ditton, Cambridgeshire

This pleasant village can be found in the spacious countryside within easy driving distance from Cambridge.

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Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire

One of the most eye catching sights in the town is the intricate Chinese Bridge spanning the Great Ouse, whilst the other, apart from the lovely properties lining the river banks, has to be the historic Saxon Church of St.Mary the Virgin which stands in the heart of the town.

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Grantchester, Cambridgeshire

The village of Grantchester, is a picturesque village along the river Cam, often enjoyed by tourists and students who travel to the village by punt from nearby Cambridge, to...

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March, Cambridgeshire

A curiosity of the town is the tradition of the March, March march. This is when a group of Cambridge students gather in the town to walk back to Cambridge stopping at all convenient inns to quench their thirst!

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Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

The magic of Peterborough lies in the richness of its beautiful Cathedral. It is a glorious historical treasure house, it is unique and quite beyond compare.

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Reach, Cambridgeshire

Owing to Stone-Age flints and other relics found in the surrounding countryside, Reach lays claim to being the district's oldest settlement.

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St Ives, Cambridgeshire

This attractive market town has one of the most highly picturesque river bridges in the country. The bridge dates to the 15th century and is famous for the chapel in its centre bay, it is one of only four medieval bridge chapel's surviving in England.

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Trumpington, Cambridgeshire

Beautifully situated in a wonderful area, yet close to the M11 is Trumpington.

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Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire

Whittlesey is an old area of Cambridge, it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

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Wicken, Cambridgeshire

The open countryside surrounding Wicken is rich and varied, windmills can be seen along with pretty cottages, ancient farmhouses and historic churches.

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Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Wisbech stands on the River Nene, almost 12 miles from the sea, at one time it was closer but changing river patterns over the passing years have altered its position in relation...

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