scenic viewpoint
The Backs, Cambridge
The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Cambourne
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Cambourne
Cambourne is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Papworth Everard, 12km from The Backs, Cambridge.
Cambourne is in England, United Kingdom, with about 8,200 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Papworth Everard, about 4 km away.
Cambourne is a town and civil parish in Cambridgeshire, England, in the district of South Cambridgeshire. It is a planned development and lies on the A428 road between Cambridge, 9 miles (14 km) to the east, and St Neots and Bedford to the west. It comprises the four areas of Great Cambourne, Lower Cambourne, UpperRead more
Cambourne, and West Cambourne. The area is close to Bourn Airfield.
Cambourne is the largest settlement in South Cambridgeshire, with a population of 12,350 in the 2021 UK census.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Cambourne?
Within an hour or so of Cambourne: The Backs, Cambridge (12 km), King's College Chapel, Cambridge (13 km), Ely Cathedral (30 km), Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl (35 km).
Are there any good drives near Cambourne?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit.
Where is Cambourne?
Cambourne is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Papworth Everard.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,186
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.2212, -0.0703
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Cambourne
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
King's College Chapel, Cambridge
Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.
13 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Ely Cathedral
Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.
30 km · about 35 min drive
cafe
Caffeine & Machine: The Bowl
The Bedfordshire location set in a dramatic former quarry bowl, opened in 2023 as the brand's third venue.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
37 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
41 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
The UK's largest zoo set across 600 acres of Bedfordshire parkland with drive-through animal enclosures.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Driving roads near Cambourne
- Right hereThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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