Places to Visit - Huntingdon
| Published: 27th May 2007 11:22 |
HINCHINGBROOK HOUSE
Brampton Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 3BN
Tel: 01480 375678
Email: njb@hinchbk.cambs.sch.uk
Visitors to Hinchingbrook House, which was originally a Benedictine nunnery, can see examples of every period of English architecture from twelfth century Norman to early twentieth century.
The House is open for guided tours and cream teas on Sunday afternoons during the summer months from 2pm-5pm.
CROMWELL MUSEUM
Grammar School Walk
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 3LF
Tel: 01480 375830
Email: cromwellmuseum@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Oliver Cromwell was born in Huntingdon in 1599 and attended the town's Grammar School, which is now the town's Museum. He rose to prominence during the English Civil Wars and became the Lord Protector in 1653, until his death in 1658. The Museum has the foremost collection of material relating to Cromwell in the world and has many items owned by him or associated with him.
There is a gift shop and guided tours can be arranged. There is ramped access for wheelchairs and visitors with guide dogs are welcome.
For opening times please call direct.
HINCHINGBROOK COUNTRY PARK
Brampton Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6DB
Tel: 01480 451568
Email: hinchingbrookcountrypark@huntsdc.gov.uk
With 170 acres of woodlands, meadows, and wetland to explore you could see and abundance of wildlife and flowers.
Environmental events and children's activities are frequently organised.
Most routes through the park are wheelchair accessible and visitors with guide dogs are welcome.
There is a coffee shop and guided tours can be arranged.
The park is open 24 hours but group visits are only by arrangement and the visitor centre has restricted opening times.
HUNTINGDON RACECOURSE
Brampton Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE28 4NL
Tel: 01480 453373
Email huntingdon@rht.net
Huntingdon Racecourse has 18 National Hunt Race Days throughout the year which make a great day out. Visitors can either choose to buy tickets for the members enclosure, the paddock enclosure or in the picnic area.
There is a coffee shop and bar.
There is wheelchair access, a disabled viewing area and a disabled car park. There is also lift access to the first and second floor.
For the fixtures list please contact direct or visit the website.
HUNTINGDON LEISURE CENTRE
St Peter's Road
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 7DA
Tel: 01480 388600
For anyone wanting to keep fit, have fun or just relax and unwind Huntingdon Leisure Centre has something for everyone.
Facilities and activities include:
Swimming Pool
Sports Hall
Fitness Suite
Fitness Classes
Sunbeds, Sauna and Steam Room
Squash & Tennis Courts
Holiday Activities for Children
Children's Parties
Café, Bar and much more
WOOD GREEN ANIMAL SHELTER
Kings Bush Farm
London Road
Godmanchester
Huntingdon
Cambs
Tel: 08701 904090
Woodgreen Animal Shelter is Europe's busiest animal rescue and rehoming centre. Go along and see all the lovely animals housed in 50 acres of beautiful countryside.
There is a coffee shop serving a variety of refreshments and also a gift shop.
Open every day from 10am - 4.00pm
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