Top Things to do in Cambridgeshire
Top Hotels in Cambridgeshire
- 1. Signature Suites
- 2. Gonville Hotel
- 3. The Varsity Hotel & Spa
- 4. The Fellows House Cambridge, Curio Collection by Hilton
- 5. ibis Cambridge Central Station Hotel
- 6. Graduate Cambridge
- 7. Hilton Cambridge City Centre
- 8. Travelodge Cambridge Newmarket Road
- 9. Hotel du Vin Cambridge
- 10. Centennial Hotel
Top 10 Gardens in Cambridgeshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom including Netherhall Manor, The Green Backyard, The Scented Garden, Anglesey Abbey, Clare Fellows' Gardens, Cambridge University Botanic Garden, Elton Hall & Gardens, Chippenham Park, Docwra's Manor Garden, Coton Manor Gardens.
Restaurants in Cambridgeshire
1. Netherhall Manor
2. The Green Backyard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Green Backyard is a community growing project in central Peterborough. From this urban base we have transformed a once-derelict former allotment site into a beautiful and productive green space. We are open to the public four days a week, with visitors invited to enjoy the gardens and visit our shop.
3. The Scented Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Fenlandier - Wisbech, United Kingdom
This little space has been used to tripod a scented garden. The site is sponsored by the Wisbech Society. Many people will pass by without a second glance however it is a haven for bees which can be seen visits get when the plants are in flower
4. Anglesey Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,048 reviews
Scenic mansion features a unique collection of painted views of Windsor, spanning a 350-year period, and a 20th-century garden designed on the grounds of an Augustinian priory.
Reviewed By Y468WYpaulr - Wellingborough, United Kingdom
Admittedly, I haven't visited Anglesey Abbey in 'all seasons'. Yet. But if it is worth a visit in Winter, I think I can make that assumption. And it emphatically is. One feature in particular makes a Winter visit well worthwhile and that is the winter garden, where clever use of non-floral colour, along with the sculptural qualities of the trees, shrubs and plants make for a striking and unusual display. Beyond this, there are lawns and parkland, extensive woodland laced with walking trails, diverse statuary and follies, riverside scenery, an old working mill which you can visit, a rose garden and formal gardens around the Abbey. The house itself is gorgeous, externally and the interior is charmingly atmospheric. It is a (relatively) small, homelike stately pile and the rooms are packed with interesting artefacts. Signage and information provided by guides both inside and outside the house are of an unusually high standard and I found staff members friendly and helpful. There is a modern visitor centre with the usual National Trust gift shop full of quality gift items and a large cafeteria which sells good snacks, cakes and light meals. Anglesey Abbey is the sort of place, like Stowe, Waddesdon, Stourbridge or Wrest Park, that I will happily revisit many times - especially to see how the seasons change the scene. Highly recommended.
5. Clare Fellows' Gardens
6. Cambridge University Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,603 reviews
The Botanic Garden is open to visitors from 10am-6pm - we're delighted to welcome you. *Please see our website for details - note that admission is with pre-booked tickets only.* An oasis in the city, this great Garden makes a great day out. This heritage-listed botanic garden was originally conceived by Charles Darwin's mentor and teacher, Professor John Henslow. The Garden's plant collections today number 8,000+ species from all over the world, displayed within 40 acres of beautifully-landscaped gardens. Please note that the Glasshouses are currently closed for refurbishment. The Cafe is open on a takeaway basis, taking card payments only. From 12 April, the Shop (at Brookside gate) and the mid-garden Plant Hut are open, taking card payments only. Please wear a face covering in the Toilets and Shop.
Reviewed By OnAir819776
We visited the gardens in the middle of winter and were extremely impressed. There is a wonderful collection of trees, a lovely winter garden, fascinating plants from different climates in the glasshouses and a beautifully designed elevated walkway. The standard of maintenance in the garden is first class. From the Hills Road entrance you can catch a bus straight into the city centre.
7. Elton Hall & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Elton Hall is a baronial hall in Elton, Cambridgeshire. Home to the Proby family for over 400 years, the Hall is a fascinating Grade I listed building packed with treasures, fine art, porcelain and furniture. The Victorian gardens have been skilfully restored in recent years and contain a knot garden, a herbaceous garden with fountain, fine hedges and a Gothic orangery built to celebrate the Millennium. Summer opening season runs from the late May Bank Holiday until the end of August on selected afternoons. Private tours from May to September by arrangement. Full details are published on the website.
Reviewed By bonjovifan35 - Daventry, United Kingdom
Make sure you have a good wander around the gardens to find the orangery and the seat with all the shells decorating the wall behind. Look out for the candlestick holders made entirely of shells. Inside is currently a self guided tour with no rush to move on and plenty of time to look at everything. The guidebook (currently complementary) is full of detail and has lovely pictures. It would be improved with a plan of the house, family tree and a longer personal introduction by the family themselves. Make sure you spot Henry VIII's own prayer book in the library and look for the cabinet with mirrors at floor level so ladies could check if their ankles were on show! Thank you to the very informed and friendly guides who pointed these out for us. Only thing that lets this down is the lack of house related items in the shop (I do like to buy a magnet for each place I visit) and the service time in the garden centre cafe (30 mins for a tea and bottle of coke!). Toilets COVID safe and clean. Car park well signed and a decent size.
8. Chippenham Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Chippenham Park is a private house with extensive and award-winning gardens open to the public at certain times of the year and for private tours and events. There is a licensed tearoom/Cafe serving delicious food and drinks on open days. It is also a beautiful wedding venue. Please note we do not allow picnics anywhere on the premises.
Reviewed By SusanM70 - Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
This was our second stay at Chippenham Park in the build up to our daughter's wedding.. The wedding party occupied the 5 kitchen bedrooms on the night of the wedding so we were all able to discuss the wedding the following morning in the adjoining breakfast room. The rooms are all furnished to a high standard although all being in a detached outbuilding they proved a little cool and a bit difficult to get up to a comfortable temperature. I am sure during a summer visit this would not be a problem. The gardens are very beautiful and the terrace where the drinks reception was held is a large area with lots of foilage and seating areas - fortunately the mid October weather was kind for the wedding afternoon party before we moved on to the marquee. The autumn colours of the trees and shrubs further enhanced the setting and provided some delightful backdrops for the photographs..
9. Docwra's Manor Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
10. Coton Manor Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By sallymM5365FC
This is an exquisite garden created over decades by the Pasley-Tyler family. The large site is divided into many smaller garden "rooms", each of which has its own character. The owner is the principal architect of the planting, which shows an excellent use of colour and texture. Due to COVID, the gardens have a one-way system, so drink in every detail as you go. There is plenty of space to social distance and no risk of close contact unless you create it yourself. Accompanying the gardens is a courtyard of small tea-rooms and restaurant. At the current time, due to COVID, the meals, which are home-made and delicious, are served in takeaway format for consumption in the open air only. There is also a nursery selling a wide range of plants, including many unusual varieties and cultivars. Staff are pleasant and helpful. In summary, an all-round winner - oh, and they have flamingoes too!
