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Museums & places of interest

IN HUNTINGDON & GODMANCHESTER

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The Cromwell Museum is home to the best collection of items relating to the life and times of Oliver Cromwell on public display anywhere in the world. The collection comprises over 800 items, including portraits, clothing, miniatures, arms and armour, historical documents written by or about Cromwell, and displays as diverse items as copies of his death masks and even his hat!

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OUTSIDE HUNTINGDON & GODMANCHESTER

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Jacobean-style house with gardens and a working watermill

The ground floor of the House and library are open daily from March 1 until the end of July

Explore Lode Mill and discover the history of our 18th century watermill. Lode Mill is open Tuesday - Sunday. Please note, due to ongoing conservation works, we're currently unable to run the mill.

Hoe Fen... Read more

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Our interactive, hands-on science centre in the heart of Cambridge offers a fun space for discovery - a place where children and young people can get their hands on science, try stuff out and learn all about the principles and mysteries of our planet, universe and beyond.

We also have a range of great science shows and activities happening. These take place throughout the day, at the... Read more

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At the height of the Victorian era Houghton Mill was one of the most successful flour mills in the region, producing flour on an industrial scale and exporting it far and wide. Explore the history of the building and follow the milling process as you journey through three floors of traditional machinery and hands on exhibits.

Follow the journey from grain to flour
Experience the... Read more

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Jordans Mill is based just off the A1 in Broom, near Biggleswade, boasting a Riverside Café, Mill Gardens, Mill Shop and 150-year- old flour mill which sits by the River Ivel.

Visit this lovingly restored Victorian watermill to gain a fascinating insight into the heritage of flour milling in Britain and the unique story of the Jordan family. The Mill is open for tours from April... Read more

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The Lodge Nature Reserve and Gardens is a very special place, offering an exceptionally rich combination of wildlife and heritage experiences. The woodland, heath and acid grassland here cover an area of some 220 hectares, and now form the largest stretch of heathland in Bedfordshire.

Car park, toilets and shop on site.

Free admittance, cost for non-members parking.

Outdoors

Home of the Green Knowe Stories and Lucy Boston's exquisite patchwork collection

The Garden is open from 11am to 5pm daily. No appointment or booking is necessary. Visitors can arrive and pay onsite but, if desired, pre-booking for the garden only can be made via Candide

The House is open to visitors daily throughout the year, but strictly by appointment. Visits will... Read more

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