Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse
Ramsey Abbey Gatehouse is a 15th-century Gothic gatehouse ruin in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, managed by the National Trust, offering visitors a glimpse into the historic Benedictine abbey that was dissolved in 1537.
Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire is a historic and picturesque county in England known for its university city, fenland landscapes, and cultural heritage with good transport links and diverse outdoor and cultural attractions.
Located in Ramsey
Ramsey is a historic market town in Cambridgeshire with roots in medieval Benedictine monastic life, featuring a walkable town centre, heritage museums, annual living history events, and a traditional weekly market.
Apethorpe Palace
Apethorpe Palace is a Grade I listed Jacobean country house in Northamptonshire, known for its historic royal connections to James I and Elizabeth I, exquisite state rooms, and centuries of architectural evolution. Visitors can explore the palace through pre-booked tours in summer months, experiencing a significant example of English heritage and royal history.
Isleham Priory Church
Isleham Priory Church is an early 12th-century Norman church in Cambridgeshire, mostly preserved in its original state and designated as a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, with historical significance as a Benedictine alien priory.
Houghton Mill
Houghton Mill is a historic water mill on the Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire, offering visitors a working mill experience with traditional and modern milling techniques and a nearby camping site. It is a National Trust property with heritage significance.
Willington Dovecote and Stables
Willington Dovecote & Stables is a National Trust property in Bedfordshire featuring historic 16th-century stables and a large stone dovecote with nesting boxes for over 1500 pigeons, both Grade I listed.
Wrest Park
Wrest Park is a Grade I listed country estate in Bedfordshire featuring a historic English country house with early Rococo Revival interiors and extensive formal gardens with notable landscaping by Capability Brown. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor formal gardens, with the estate also serving as a filming location for various productions.
Moulton, Suffolk
Moulton is a historic village in Suffolk featuring a rare 15th-century packhorse bridge, a Grade I listed church, and outdoor recreational facilities including a park and playground, making it suitable for family visits.
Wimpole Home Farm
Wimpole Home Farm is an 18th-century model farm on the Wimpole Estate featuring rare breeds of farm animals, historic listed buildings including a Grade II* barn, and a display of traditional farm implements. It offers an outdoor farm park experience managed by the National Trust.
Near parkrun
10 Oct, 17 Oct…
A weekly community 5k at Wimpole Estate where participants can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. The event takes place on Saturday mornings and has no time limit.
Longthorpe Tower
Longthorpe Tower is a 14th-century medieval tower in Longthorpe, Peterborough, famous for its rare and well-preserved medieval wall paintings. The tower offers visitors insight into medieval life and art in a historic stone structure owned by English Heritage.
Peckover House and Garden
Peckover House & Garden is a National Trust property in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, featuring an elegant Georgian interior, a Victorian walled garden with rare trees and historic features, and a barn now serving as a restaurant and gift shop. It offers a blend of indoor historic charm and outdoor natural beauty for visitors.
Located in Wisbech
Wisbech is a historic Georgian market town and inland port in Cambridgeshire, known for its fine architecture, riverside setting, cultural festivals, and rich history including connections to abolitionism and theatre.
Denny Abbey
Denny Abbey and the Farmland Museum in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire feature historic medieval abbey ruins alongside a museum showcasing local farming history with indoor and outdoor exhibits, a café, and educational activities.
Anglesey Abbey
Anglesey Abbey is a National Trust property in Cambridgeshire featuring a Jacobean country house built on a priory site, surrounded by 98 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds including a working historic mill. Visitors can explore the richly furnished interiors with art collections and tapestries, as well as extensive outdoor gardens with seasonal events and an outdoor cinema.
2 miles from TOUR: Collecting Passions
7 Oct, 9 Oct…
A guided tour of Anglesey Abbey explores how Lord Fairhaven collected and displayed objects, visiting the Newmarket Bedroom, Library and Upper Gallery. The tour lasts about 45 minutes, followed by time for questions.
Duxford Chapel
Duxford Chapel is a 14th-century historic chapel located near Whittlesford in Cambridgeshire, England. It is a Grade II* listed building and a scheduled ancient monument, showcasing medieval architecture including windows with tracery and features like a piscina and sedilia. The chapel was restored in the mid-20th century and is managed by English Heritage.
De Grey Mausoleum
The De Grey Mausoleum in Flitton, Bedfordshire, is a significant historic mausoleum housing many monuments to the De Grey family, featuring architecture from the early 17th to 18th century. It is open to the public under English Heritage and is a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument.
Audley End House
Audley End House is a grand early 17th-century Jacobean English country house near Saffron Walden, Essex, set within Capability Brown-designed parkland with historic gardens. It served as a royal residence and was used by the Special Operations Executive during WWII. Visitors can explore the extensive interiors, grounds and gardens, which have been featured in film and television.
Near Monasteries, Mansions, Marriage and Mayhem
14 Oct, 21–22 Oct
Volunteers perform stories about the people and events that shaped Audley End. The performance accompanies an exhibition of paintings about three generations of the family connected with the house.
Wimpole Estate
Wimpole Hall is a historic country estate near Cambridge featuring a grand 17th-century hall with significant architectural and garden designs, a large working farm with rare animal breeds, extensive landscaped grounds, and a range of family-friendly activities and events.
Near Saturday Parkland Walk
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A volunteer-guided walk of around 2 to 3 miles through Wimpole Estate’s parkland, with opportunities to learn about its history and discover scenic highlights. Walks last around 1 to 1.5 hours.
Houghton House
Houghton House is a ruined Jacobean mansion in Bedfordshire, owned by English Heritage and open for free public access during daylight hours. Visitors can explore the outdoor remains of this historic Grade I listed building situated on elevated land with scenic countryside views.